The final tally figures from the general election count centre in Killarney has Independent Michael Healy-Rae romping to the top of the poll with an estimated 18,489 first preference votes. His has increased his showing by over 1,500 since the 2020 election and he will again be one of the top vote winners in the… Read More…
With the Killarney boxes currently being tallied at the Kerry general election count centre at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, all the focus is on the respective performances of Fine Gael’s Billy O’Shea and Fianna Fáil’s Michael Cahill and, at this early stage, it looks as if they will be almost certainly be battling… Read More…
Kerry hoteliers have been urged to ask their political representatives why electricity prices in Ireland are 20 per cent higher than across Europe and why those involved in the hospitality sector are paying one of the highest rates of VAT. The questions were posed by the President of the Irish Hotels Federation, Michael Magner, who… Read More…
It’s the season for making lists; compiling specific requests to be dispatched to the North Pole and adding the turkey foil and AA batteries to the festive necessities to be liberated from the frenetic supermarket rush. But one crucial list that should most definitely be occupying the minds of the people of Killarney from now… Read More…
Those that appreciate the finer things in life were out in force in Killarney on Wednesday night for what has become one of the social highlights of the year in the town. The annual Killarney Rotary Club evening of wine and art is always a huge lure and this year was no exception with a… Read More…
Impressive young students had a golden opportunity to showcase their eloquence at a public competition hosted by the ladies of the Killarney Soroptimists Club. A total of 16 students attended from St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, Killarney Community College, Scoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare, Intermediate School Killorglin and Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore took to… Read More…
A beautiful Kerry valley is about to be destroyed by concrete and wind turbines until a no nonsense local sheep farmer and a nutty English professor set out to thwart the destruction. When you add a bottle of poteen to the mix, anything can happen but what lengths will they dynamic duo go to to… Read More…
Proud Killarney parents Ted Healy, MD of DNG Estate Agents and Dympna Healy, of Killarney Community College, pictured with their daughter Amy Healy, who was recently awarded a CAO Entrance Scholarship at Mary Immaculate College. The annual awards ceremony saw €500,000 in scholarships, awards and bursaries being awarded to students for their academic, sporting and… Read More…
Bah humbug! The spirit of Christmas wasn’t very much in evidence in Killarney late on Tuesday night and speculation is mounting that the Grinch might have been out and about attempting to take some of the sparkle from the season of goodwill. A set and a half of twinkling lights that were adorning two feature… Read More…
The black and amber is very familiar but now the Dr Crokes GAA Club in Killarney has added a distinct shade of green to its image. The Kerry champions were honoured at a ceremony in Croke Park for adopting sustainability action for the benefit of the club and community. GAA President, Jarlath Burns, who presented… Read More…
Kerry County Council has invited applications for the Arts Act Grant, Artist Bursaries and the Youth Theatre Grant Scheme with the view to supporting festivals, groups, events, communities, organisations and schools planning arts activities for 2025. The grants and bursaries have provided funding opportunities for Kerry-based artists over the years and the council is committed… Read More…
A total of 1,200 students from Kerry have been told that they are on the frontline of the fight to improve road safety in Ireland. They were participants in the the AXA Roadsafe Roadshow which was held at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney and organised by the insurance company AXA in association with An… Read More…
Michael Healy-Rae is possibly on course to secure the highest vote in the country in the general election as he is poised to exceed the quota by a massive 10 per cent, according to a TG4 Kerry constituency poll, the results of which were released to KillarneyToday.com this Tuesday night. The four outgoing TDs in… Read More…
A first class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis – the teenager who will be canonised a saint in April of next year – will go on display at the Franciscan Friary in Killarney next Sunday and will then remain on permanent display in the church. Born in London but reared in Italy, Carlo Acutis was… Read More…
Fossa GAA Club has led the tributes to Cian Long, a gifted footballer and a hugely popular local, who has passed away following an illness. Club members said they were deeply saddened to learn of his passing on Monday morning. “Cian is one of the finest and most powerful footballers to come from the parish.… Read More…
The Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone organisation was delighted to be selected as the beneficiary of the Killarney Darts Town League Singles Tournament. The competition was organised by Stephen O’Neill and over 30 darts enthusiasts participated in the competition. All games were played at the Buckley family owned Arbutus Hotel in Killarney which sponsored the… Read More…
As Killarney Lions Club members add the final details to plans for their annual Christmas food appeal, they have received great support from transition year students in Killarney Community College who are anxious to play their part. They held a bake sale to launch the fundraising campaign for the appeal and the Lions Club was… Read More…
A celebration of the Winter Solstice on the sacred Paps of Anú mountain will take place on Saturday morning, December 21. With kind permission of landowners Seán and Mary O’Donoghue, walkers will depart in darkness at 6.45am from Garries Bridge, which is the first bridge after St Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk on the main Cork Road.… Read More…
The weekend was a great one for Killarney Badminton Club players of all ages and abilities. The Paddy Drummond cup was won by Adele O’Brien from Killarney and her playing partner Tom Bourke of Castleisland while the Division 4 mixed shield winners were Biprojit Ghosh (Killarney) and Laura O’Connor (Tralee). The Killarney club hosted this… Read More…
Kerry Rose Emer Dineen visited the Adapt Kerry Charity Shop to add her support to the Purple Rose event that will take place from 10am to 2pm on Saturday next. Emer took time out from her very busy schedule to call in and meet staff and customers and she said, she wanted to support the… Read More…
