The story of a young couple who had an objection lodged against their planning application to build a house, only to later learn that the person named as the objector had no knowledge whatsoever of the dwelling even being built, was again highlighted at a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council. The case was outlined… Continue Reading
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Cremur expands to mark 40 years in business
Progressive plumbing and heating specialists Cremur will open a spacious new showroom on Saint Mary’s Road in Newcastle West on Monday next, October 10 The new showroom will be an addition to the busy Tralee facility which was established in 1982 and what better way to celebrate 40 years in the business but to add… Continue Reading
Number of orders to quit properties is ‘frightening’
The plight of a woman with three young children facing homelessness after being served with a notice to vacate their rented property was heard at a meeting of Killarney Municipal Council. Cllr Marie Moloney said the woman is distraught as she doesn’t want to go into a homeless shelter but she might have no option.… Continue Reading
Civil War victim shot on hotel steps remembered
One of the first victims of the Civil War in Kerry, a 17-year-old killed at the entrance steps of the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, is to be remembered to mark the centenary of his death. Bertie Murphy of Castleisland was shot dead on 19 September 1922 and, to mark the event, a commemoration will… Continue Reading
Four years on from Killarney, Charles is now king
Security was lock-tight, roads were closed and armed police officers and detectives took up every available vantage point as Killarney rolled out the red carpet the day the future King of England came calling. The then Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Derrynane and Tralee before arriving in Killarney in June 2018… Continue Reading
