A former St Brendan’s College student who is now senior vice president – of major science and technology company Regenron was the special guest at this year’s student awards ceremony at his alma mater. After completing his leaving cert in the Sem, Niall O’Leary achieved a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from Dublin City University before… Read More…
A new slant on safe cooking is on the menu for the next meeting of the HeartBeat group in Killarney on Tuesday, May 30. A free copy of the cookbook 101 Square Meals: Easy recipes for everyday life will be available to all those who come early to the meeting. The book from Safefood is… Read More…
Killarney hotshot Matthew Maye has been crowned the new All-Ireland under 23 pool champion. He clinched the prestigious title at the national championships which took place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney at the weekend with over 800 participants from 27 counties represented at this year’s shootout. Kerry had 36 representatives in the championships at… Read More…
Kerry County Council has moved to dispel rumours circulating that landowners along the route of the South Kerry Greenway will face inordinate delays for payment. Cllr Michael Cahill said he contacted council officials for clarification and was assured that once the negotiated contracts were signed and there was clear title to the lands, payment would… Read More…
Engaging and entertaining stories from the historic Shetland Islands will feature on a special radio documentary produced and presented by Killarney broadcaster and journalist Frank Lewis whose wife, Siubhan Lewis, was the sound technician for the project. The programme will feature wildlife wardens on the Isle of Noss, Jen Clark and Sally Rea, who will… Read More…
There were 1,812 complaints to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in 2022, with 18 coming directly from Kerry. The office deals with complaints about services for children and is an alternative to court for those who are not happy with responses they have received from government departments and public services. Falling Behind; the Ombudsman for… Read More…
Pupils from Glenflesk and Raheen National Schools swapped their normal routine of school work and homework for six glorious days during which they enjoyed a wonderful trip to Spain. A travelling party of 48, made up of children, parents and staff from both schools, enjoyed cultural, educational and beach activities as part of an Erasmus… Read More…
Killarney’s St Brendan’s College has honoured its high achievers in a number of disciplines at the annual school student awards. Principal Seán Coffey and guest speaker, Beaufort native and entrepreneur Niall O’Leary, vice president of biotechnology operation Regenron, presided at the ceremony which was attended by pupils and their proud parents and families. This year’s… Read More…
The funeral arrangements for Jim O’Brien, who was a very familiar and friendly face behind the counter of his family’s public house, Jimmy O’Brien’s on College Street, for many years, have been announced. Jim Bob – as he was popularly known – ran the busy hostelry with his father, Jimmy, who passed away in October… Read More…
A man leaving a nightclub in Killarney in the early hours of Sunday morning was set upon and violently assaulted by a group of several males who left him bloodied and bruised and requiring medical treatment. The incident occurred on Main Street between 2.00am and 3.00m and the culprits were not known to the victim… Read More…
A major development plan for the historic Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney is scheduled to be formally launched next month, KillarneyToday.com can confirm. The project – Fitzgerald Stadium: Vision 2023 – is being undertaken by senior Kerry County Board officials, spearheaded by chairman Patrick O’Sullivan, the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee, chaired by Der Brosnan, and several local… Read More…
The Spa under 14 girls enjoyed a big success at the weekend when they took on Austin Stacks in the NCP division 7B final played at the John Mitchels ground in Tralee. The girls proved very strong throughout, working hard in all areas of the pitch and they pounced for some vital goals to secure… Read More…
A poignant end of an era was marked in Kenmare at the weekend when the Sisters of St Clare Order severed their links with the town after more than 160 years. The nuns first arrived in the county at the invitation of Archdeacon Fr John O’Sullivan in 1861 at a time when the town of… Read More…
A whopping sum of money was generated for a great cause at a golf classic which was held for the first time since before the pandemic. The Autism Golf Classic is always well supported and this year’s event, held on April 28, was no exception with an impressive €25,188 raised to help fund projects in… Read More…
The average fee payable on behalf of a resident in a HSE nursing home in Kerry is now €645 above that payable to counterparts in private and voluntary nursing homes, it has been claimed. Nursing Homes Ireland said the funding of State-run nursing homes under the Fair Deal scheme is escalating, amidst the cost of… Read More…
OPINION To note that the content of the official match programme for the Kerry v Mayo game raised a few eyebrows might be something of an understatement. No Kerry or Mayo player profiles, no interviews with some of the key personalities involved, no chats with the two managers, no input from players or selectors, no… Read More…
The flora and fauna of Killarney National Park came under the spotlight at the weekend when botanists from all over Ireland and Britain gathered in the town for an importance conference. The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland event held a four-day summer field event to appreciate the bountiful botanical wonders of Killarney and other… Read More…
FIVE TALKING POINTS FROM THE BIG GAME 1. When the final whistle sounded, five points separated the sides but, truth be told, if it wasn’t for the sheer brilliance of Shane Ryan, it would easily have been double scores. The Rathmore man pulled off four spectacular point-black saves to keep the rampaging Mayo attack at… Read More…
Killarney was greatly saddened when news filtered through this weekend of the sudden but peaceful death of Jim O’Brien who was a very familiar face behind the counter of his family’s public house on College Street for many years. Jim Bob – as he was affectionately known – was hugely popular with a whole generation… Read More…
Working in partnership under the banner of the Kerry Ambassador Programme, Kerry Convention Bureau and Fáilte Ireland have joined forces to recruit academics from Munster Technological University to attract more international conferences to the area. Following an invitation extended by MTU President, Maggie Cusack, and founding Kerry Ambassador Mary Rose Stafford, 20 leading academics across… Read More…
