KILLARNEY Credit Union Ltd is reporting a strong financial year ahead of its annual general meeting with over €140 million in assets while the branch has grown its membership by an impressive 1,319 in the past 12 months. Savings have also increased to €121.5 million, while the credit union has provided €1.3 million in loans… Continue Reading
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Farmers row in behind Reeks project
A NEW initiative, which aims to improve the sustainability and economic viability of farming in the MacGillycuddy Reeks, has been officially launched by Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister Michael Creed. The Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project, launched at Cronin’s Yard at the foot of Carrauntoohil, is managed by South Kerry Development Partnership and it… Continue Reading
Kerry’s comeback star gets even closer
KERRY’S comeback kid Tommy Walsh can prepare for the new National League and Championship season from a base closer to home following a business merger that will reduce the amount of time he spend travelling for work reasons. Cork based firm CDS Law & Tax, for whom Walsh is a chartered tax advisor, has teamed… Continue Reading
Tree surgeon Billy says ‘Let there be light’
EXPERT Killarney tree surgeon Billy Tangney is scaling new heights this weekend as he takes on the considerable task of placing the lights on a 100ft tree which will sparkle in the town this Christmas. Billy and his crew are fitting no less than 3,000 bulbs on the huge Californian Redwood tree which is a… Continue Reading
Tree of Light will sparkle this Christmas
A MAGNIFICENT 100ft tree, festooned with close on 3,000 sparkling lights and topped with a giant star, will illuminate Killarney this Christmas and excitement is mounting with the lights currently being fitted. The towering Tree of Light will be created on the landmark giant Californian Redwood tree on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral. The… Continue Reading
