SANTA Claus has confirmed that all the boys and girls he met in Killarney in recent weeks are on his Nice list for Christmas. He met many of them in Killarney Outlet Centre to find out what they would like for Christmas and he passed on the long list to the elves who have been… Continue Reading
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Rolling back the years in some style
THEY rolled back the years with considerable aplomb and wonderful attention to detail at Muckross House in Killarney to reflect on a Victorian Christmas with members of the Dochás Drama Group bringing all the essential characters to life. Muckross House was built in 1843 which was the same year that the Charles Dickens classic Christmas… Continue Reading
Reflecting on some class days
THEY spent years at the top of the classroom, passing on their knowledge to a whole generation of students, but now they are enjoying their days outside of the school gates as they have passed on the text books and chalk sticks to their successors. The Kerry branch of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Ireland… Continue Reading
Praise from the top for Kerry hoteliers
THE massive contribution Kerry hoteliers have made to Ireland’s tourism industry over the past 12 months has been acknowledged by the Minister of State for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin. He was speaking at the weekend at the 49th annual Christmas Ball of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation in the five-star… Continue Reading
Shane and Orla enjoy a truly magical day
HE has four senior county championship medals, six O’Donoghue Cup wins and three Munster Club titles in his impressive collection of GAA honours but it all paled into insignificance for Shane Myers at the weekend when he lined out for the most important match of his life. The former Dr Crokes defender walked down the… Continue Reading
