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…
A much clearer picture of who is likely to succeed and who isn’t in the general election in Kerry is expected to emerge following the results of a highly anticipated constituency general election poll will be broadcast on Nuacht TG4 this Tuesday at 7.00pm. TG4 has commissioned four individual constituency polls by leading market research… Read More…
One of two winning tickets in Friday night’s special National Lottery EuroMillions raffle draw, which were worth €1 million each, were sold at Nolan’s Garage and Londis store in Tralee. The National Lottery confirmed that both winners from Kerry and Dublin have made contact with the office and arrangements are currently being made for them… Read More…
Kerry members of Business Network International BNI Kerry Chapter joined forces with the RDI Hub in Killorglin to demonstrate how being in the right place at the right time can change everything for businesses. This unique collaboration brought together two dynamic organisations focused on fostering growth and connection for local businesses. “The RDI Hub is… Read More…
A Kerry farmer has joined forces with others in the industry for a new book combining scientific research with local knowledge that gives farmers and others practical tips on how to create a more sustainable future, while protecting land and nature. At a time of great challenge and uncertainty for farm families, The Farming For… Read More…
