News
Independent Brendan Cronin, the longest-serving councillor in Killarney is now just 44 votes short of being re-elected. A transfer of 42 votes from Cllr Martin Grady’s surplus has him at 1,741 with the required quota for election set at 1,785. Independent Niall Botty O’Callaghan gained 61 votes from the Grady surplus, 46 went to Marie… Read More…
With Johnny Healy-Rae (Ind) and Michael Cahill (FF) home and hosed in the first count, all thoughts immediately turned to the other four seats up for grabs in the Kenmare Municipal District and although the transfer of Healy-Rae’s surplus of 1,307 made quite a difference in the second count, it didn’t elect any others. After… Read More…
Sport
Managers Darragh Long and Declan Quill have named a strong side for Kerry’s All-Ireland Championship clash with Donegal in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. St Paul’s Killarney basketballer Lorraine Scanlon will partner the very consistent Mary O’Connell from Na Gaeil at midfield while 2023 player of the year Louise Ní Mhuircheartaighwill start at centre forward with Niamh… Read More…
There’s just a little over a week to volunteer to saddle up for Down Syndrome Kerry in a novel fundraiser partnership with Killarney Cycling Club. The Three Peak Cycle promises to be a fabulous day of cycling and fun with two routes available, 100km or 75km, to cater for all abilities, covering some of the… Read More…
Business
The National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Board of Trustees of Muckross House in Killarney have announced a comprehensive and exciting programme of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of historic house to the public. Now firmly established as one of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions, the house was opened as a… Read More…
Trustees of Muckross House and Traditional Farms visiting Foley’s Farmhouse Project for which they provided funding for the re-roof, re-thatch and provision of underfloor geothermal heating system. The aim is to preserve the fabric of the building for future generations and the project, being undertaken by master craftsmen, should last 200 years. Pictured are traditional… Read More…
Features
The hugely popular Jazz Sunday Lunch at the Dunloe Hotel and Gardens in Killarney returns for the summer season this Sunday and guests are invited to immerse themselves in a symphony of relaxation, gourmet dining and live entertainment looking out on the 64-acre estate. Hosted in the vibrant Grill Restaurant, guests can enjoy relaxed dining… Read More…
Cremur Heating and Bathrooms is celebrating its first anniversary in Newcastle West and, to mark the occasion, they are giving away an amazing prize with a value of up to €5,000 – yes, up to €5,000. This amazing giveaway includes the supply and installation of a heat design Pisa Fireplace Suite complete with a black granite… Read More…
