The truly magnificent 100ft Tree of Light on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral became the standout focal point for the celebrations in Killarney this Christmas. Defying the wet and stormy conditions of that night, it sparkled to life on December 8 and it has drawn gasps of admiration from those who have seen it… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Opinion
Promoting Killarney in the true spirit of friendship
OPINION: Killarney has built up very strong bonds with towns and cities around the globe through the work of the Town Twinning Association. This year alone groups visited from several twin locations, including Germany, France and the United States of America, and the highlight was the inaugural International Town Twinning and Sister City Golf Tournament… Continue Reading
Educate our young drivers instead of prosecuting them
OPINION: If the government and the Road Safety Authority are serious about saving lives on our roads, they need to get real in educating young people interested in learning to drive safely instead of simply prosecuting them, writes Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae AT a meeting of Kerry County Council on Monday, I proposed a motion that… Continue Reading
A little bit of heaven on earth
IS there anywhere on earth quite as alluring and captivating as Fitzgerald Stadium, on a sunshine summer Sunday, when Kerry produce sparkling champagne football that is entirely in keeping with the setting? The view from the hill – beaming into tens of thousands of homes – was simply breath-taking; Pugin’s spire competing with MacGillycuddy’s Reeks… Continue Reading
Killarney needs to be in very good hands
OPINION: IN the space of 15 hours this Friday, the short to medium-term future of Killarney will be decided. So please proceed with caution. Lids will be flipped open on ballot boxes, pencils will be sharpened, polling stations will open at 7am sharp and by 10 o’clock tomorrow night, the people will have spoken. How… Continue Reading
