By Michelle Crean Plans for sheltered accommodation to house homeless teenagers in foster care have been given the go ahead....
By Sean Moriarty Officials from Fitzgerald Stadium remain hopeful that crowd capacity at the venue can be increased to 500...
An Garda Siochana is appealing to the public to park legally in designated car parks and spaces when visiting beaches,...
By Michelle Crean Killarney’s Jessie Buckley is up for an award as the 2021 Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA)...
By Sean Moriarty It will take at least four weeks before a replacement airline can cover the Dublin/Kerry route following...
By Michelle Crean Pharmacists across Kerry – including four in Killarney – are ready to begin giving the Johnson and...
As Kerry ramp up towards the championship, Eamonn Fitzgerald gives his assessment of their preparations to date. One certainly learns...
Dingle defender Tom O’Sullivan and Dr Crokes sharpshooter Tony Brosnan have been named in a much-changed starting line-up for Kerry’s...
Is there a sport in the world that alters its rulebook more frequently than Gaelic football? Every year when the...
By Debby Looney, gardening expert There is a whole group of plants which form the backbone of any garden, which need little care once planted, but...
By Niamh Dwyer, Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors The announcement by the Department of Education this week, that the Leaving Cert results will...
Question: My partner and I have two young children together. We live together but we are not married and haven’t got around to making our wills....
By John Healy of Healy Insurances It is heartening to see so many businesses reopen in recent weeks. I hope that the progress can continue so...
By Ted Healy of DNG TED HEALY The property talk over the course of the past week has revolved around the recent announcements relating to property tax. The...
DONATION: Annette O’Brien presented €5,424 to Con O’Connor, Funding & Advocacy Coordinator South West, Pieta House. By Michelle Crean A local make-up artist has been “blown...
By Jill O’Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio Finally it’s that time of the year when we have to get our toes out and dust...
LIFE-SAVING: Naomi Farrell pictured holding the life-saving AED which is located at the Killarney Court Hotel. Often an defibrillator (AED) may be nearer than you think...
By Michael O’Connor To understand markets, you first have to realise that ‘Price’ and ‘Value’ are not the same thing. The major indexes continued to trade...
By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy A senior player and coach with Killarney Athletic has completed an epic challenge for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Darren O’Sullivan ran four miles every...
To celebrate International Men’s Health Week, cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry has organised a live cookery demonstration with renowned chef, Mark Doe. It takes place...
By Michelle Crean A young sporty local girl has progressed to the next step for the Munster Development Squad – the first female player from Killarney...
TEA TIME: Nora Murphy, Mary Lehane and Betty Carmody, drinking a cuppa as they raise awareness about this year’s Virtual Tea for Motor Neurone Disease which...
NEW LOOK: Laura Cronin, who is currently sitting her Leaving Cert, cut 14 inches off her hair for The Rapunzel Foundation. By Michelle Crean Rathmore’s Laura...
INVESTMENT: DV8 have invested €1m to update their store in the Killarney Outlet Centre. Pictured at the reopening were staff members: Clodagh McCarthy (Store Manager), Lorraine...
By Michelle Crean One of Ireland’s best known bands – who have had their recently released studio album streamed more than 60 million times – as...
Kayleigh O’Connor and Bethany Kelly pictured ahead of their Home Economics exam on Wednesday afternoon. By Michelle Crean and Grigoriy Geniyevskiy Although it was a Leaving...
WIN A HOUSE: Barraduff Community Field Organisation fundraiser sub-committee members: Derry Healy, Michael O’Keeffe, Cathy Somers, Linda Dennehy, John Culloty and Rory D’Arcy pictured in the...
GRATEFUL: Parents Geraldine Dunleavy and Andrew Foley, pictured with one-year-old Adam and four-year-old Alannah, are grateful to the community for their support as Alannah undergoes weekly...
PROUD: Tadhg Gallivan, Anna Maria Gallivan and Ruby Greene said there was a great to see the buzz around. “We’re so proud of Killarney the way...
Members of Killarney and District Motor Club paid a fitting tribute to their late colleague Mike Falvey who was laid to rest in Churchtown Cemetery yesterday...
One of the first live pilot gigs with a reduced capacity of 200 people – given the go ahead this week – sold out within four minutes yesterday...
By Michelle Crean The owner of a town centre hotel which went on fire in the early hours of Monday morning – resulting in the evacuation...
PLEA: Members of Killarney Town Centre Retail Action Group are pleading with the Council not to pedestrianise Main St at the weekends over the summer months....
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By Debby Looney, gardening expert Perennials come into their own during summer time, as do lupins, scabious, geraniums and countless other well-known flowers. However, one of...
By Niamh Dwyer, Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors Well done to every single student in the Class of 2021! You have managed to...
Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, has been appointed Rapporteur for a European Parliament Report on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), a key component of...
By Brian Foley from Activate Fitness We have a short motto in our office at Activate: “Train Hard, Have Fun, Belong”. I was thinking about how...
The AED located in Fossa by the Golden Nugget on the busy Ring of Kerry is one of four iconic Heart of Ireland phone boxes in...
GROWING: Maggie’s Montessori Preschool children, pictured with Mags O’Sullivan and Yvonne O’Sullivan, are delighted to have learned to grow their own fruit and vegetables. By Michelle...
By Jill O’Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio The positive mental effect that the Universal Contour Body Wrap brings can be truly amazing and uplifting,...
GONE: Susan Stack showing her ponytail after it was cut off for charity. By Michelle Crean A Firies woman has taken the plunge and shaved off...
National Carers Week is a key event in the calendar year, a dedicated time to celebrate Ireland’s 500,000 family carers. The aim for this week is...
By Michael O’Connor Markets in May US equities ended in May on a modest note as inflation concerns dominated the headlines. The S&P 500 secured its...
By Michelle Crean A workshop organised by young adults for young adults to navigate mental health challenges post-lockdown will take place online this week. ‘Reconnection, Minding...
Recovery Haven Kerry will facilitate a free webinar this coming Friday (June 11), for parents concerned about the effects a cancer diagnosis in the family is...
A new animation which can be used as an education tool to help children with haemophilia has been created by Kerry students. ‘My Buddy Cormac’, is...
OUTDOOR DINING: Club officials President Marguerita Mulcahy, Captain Harry O’Neill and Lady Captain Anne Looney pictured at the outdoor dining space at the Truffle Honey Restaurant....
WELCOME NEWS: Mayor of Kerry Patrick Connor Scarteen says he welcomes the announcement that Scellig Michael can reopen later this month. By Michelle Crean There was...
STUDENT DONATION: Brían O’Shea presented Eddie Sheehy with a cheque of €950 on behalf of Class 1.4 from St Brendan’s College. From l-r were: Jack Donoghue,...
SPECIAL CLASS: A new Special Class for Pupils with Hearing Impairment has been sanctioned for Knockanes National School in Headford. Pictured are: Joan O’Leary (grandmother), Diane...
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of ship to shore container cranes is calling for applications for its Apprenticeship Programme for 2021/2022. The Liebherr Container Cranes...
This week the Europe Hotel & Resort had an extra special reason to celebrate reopening its doors as it also proudly celebrated its 60 year anniversary....
CHECK IN: Bernadette Randles welcomes of the first guests, Sharon Sincox from Charleville, to the The Dromhall Hotel. By Michelle Crean and Grigoriy Geniyevskiy There was...
Bus Éireann driver, Páidí O’ Shea. Photo: Pauline Denigan By Michelle Crean Bus Éireann has taken delivery of 11 new easily accessible coaches for the county...
ON SET: Killarney’s Ciaran McCarthy (second from right) pictured with some of the crew on the film set of ‘Speak of the Devil’ which is currently...
DRAW: Rory D’Arcy and Liam Warren of Barraduff Community Field Organisation pictured at the INEC Arena, the venue for Sunday night’s ‘Win A Dream Kerry Home’...
The Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Brendan Cronin, has welcomed the first in a series of meetings to ensure there is strong inter-agency communication...
FRUSTRATION: Professional musicians Sam and Ina White, pictured with their sons Charlie and Jack, at The Demense, where locals gathered to display their frustration at the...
By Debby Looney Have you bare walls to cover, an oil tank, or a bank on which nothing will grow? There are climbers for almost every...
The financial cost of going to college is a cause of worry for lots of students and parents. However, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), which is...
By Michelle Crean One bright student is hoping her new product will change the way people with mobility issues write, draw and paint. Final year Industrial...
By Brian Foley from Activate Fitness A famous former Kerry Footballer was once credited with saying: “There’s only six inches between a pat on the back...
By Michelle Crean A brand new multi-activity summer camp is coming to Killarney and it promises to be great fun for children. Fun 4 All Kids...
By Ted Healy of DNG TED HEALY Estate Agents the length and breath of the country are this week reporting very strong demand for appointments for physical viewings...
CEIST AWARD: Aoife Fleming from Presentation Castleisland received the CEIST Award. It was a virtual event for students from Presentation Castleisland as they hosted their annual...
FAREWELL: Roisin Chambers, pictured with Fiona Crowley, receiving a parting gift after graduating from the Fiona Crowley Stage School. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan By Michelle Crean For...
A Kerry student who came up with a novel idea to use artificial intelligence to predict the weather has achieved global success at an international science...
The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government today (Tuesday) sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Kerry, including the extension...
By Jill O’Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio Why wax? It gives fabulous results, is quick, affordable and safe at removing hair from most areas...
By Michelle Crean Creative fairy stories caught the imaginations of young pupils on a very special trip outside the classroom. On Monday last Second Class pupils...
Education Minister and Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley is encouraging Kerry’s artisan food businesses to avail of a new €5 million LEADER support scheme. Up to €200,000...
Organisers of the Rose of Tralee International Festival have just announced that this year’s Festival will not be able to go ahead. It’s the second year the...
It’s just been announced that Killarney’s newest cinema – which will have some of the world’s best cutting edge technology and comfort – is set to...
During a recent pitch, one of the attendees asked me, “What should I do with my savings right now” which is a reasonable question to ask...
By Michelle Crean Children and staff in Kilcummin National School who had fun wearing ties to school for a fundraiser recently donated the proceeds last week....
Works on the N72 at Stagmount Bends, which required the closure of the main road between Barraduff and Rathmore, have been completed ahead of schedule. The...
By Michelle Crean With a kind-hearted and patient nature it seems only natural that nine-year-old Cathy Clifford would one day help others. And, she did just...
ELECTED: Killarney student Kacper Bogalecki has been elected International Officer of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU). By Michelle Crean A local student has made such...
TURBANS: Nicole O’Brien from Killarney has set up a new business and has donated handmade turbans to cancer patients. By Michelle Crean Using her skills and talent,...
DEFIBRILLATOR: Aishling Murphy, Hegartys Spar on Muckross Road pictured beside the defibrillator. AED Eircode – V93HYW5. The Heart of Ireland AED located on Woodlawn Road has...
FUNDS: Donie Moynihan, Glenflesk, and his wife Joan presenting funds to Recovery Haven volunteer Maureen O’Brien, from the Million Dollar Round Table Association on Tuesday. By...
GRADUATION DAY: St Brendan’s College Leaving Certificate student James O’Sullivan (Irish U19 Basketballer) on his graduation day in St Brendan’s College Killarney pictured with Sean Coffey...
CLEAN UP: Locals from Lissivigeen out litter picking on County Clean Up day. From l-r were: Denise Cremin, Deirdre O’Sullivan Darcy, John Cronin, Kathleen Gleeson, Eileen...
Kerry County Council has issued a call for applications for this year’s €750,000 Community Support Fund which is offering supports to community-based projects and initiatives in...
By Michelle Crean A local business has this week announced the creation of 12 jobs to support its expansion plans over the next 18 months. HR...
By Michelle Crean A Muckross man has this week said that he has “colossal boots to fill” when he takes over the political seat recently vacated...
Thousands of pubs are set to benefit from new outdoor service supports which will help equip premises so they can better cater for customers. Minister for...
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the announcement that pubs can reopen indoors from the first week of July but is urging the Government...
This evening (Friday) Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced further easing of restrictions as part of the next stage of reopening the economy and society in line with...
The reopening of the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre will commence with the gym and the swimming pool for individual training only on Tuesday, June 8, in...
Kerry hotel and guesthouse owners across the country are welcoming the increase in bookings following the Government’s recent announcement that hotels will reopen on June 2....
By Sean Moriarty Residents of the Clasheen and Minish areas are calling on the entire population of Killarney to join their objection to a new asphalt...
Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has enthusiastically welcomed plans for an important conservation, restoration and upgrading project involving a landmark building within the boundaries of...
By Michelle Crean Killarney town is set to benefit as €400,000 has been allocated to make some streets safer under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund 2021....
Killarney Gardai have seized almost €20,000 of suspected cannabis herb on Wednesday evening. At around 6pm Gardaí carried out a search of a property in the...
By Jill O’Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio Just like our face care, our hands need to stay properly hydrated so it can act as...
Each year many students secure places on their dream course through the CAO, not based on their Leaving Cert points but rather using the results they...
By Sean Moriarty The second largest charity shop chain in the country with over 120 shops has opened a new outlet on High St. It’s the...
Initiative is something most of us think about when it comes to our careers, but we don’t think of it as often when it comes to...
Question: I regularly walk near my home and I’ve recently noticed a lot of rubbish on the paths. Is there anything I can do about it?...
DEFIBRILLATOR: Nicola Murphy, Hegartys Spar on Muckross Road pictured beside the defibrillator. AED Eircode – V93HYW5. The public access defibrillator located at Hegarty’s Spar on Muckross...
SUPER NEWS: Sir Maurice O’Connell holding bottles from The Liberator Irish Whiskey brand, which are now on sale in SuperValu. Two new Kerry producers, Killarney’s Liberator...
VACCINES: Registration team members Joe O’Donovan (front), Sonia Waldron and David Moynihan pictured at Killarney Vaccination Centre. Photo: Domnick Walsh By Michelle Crean The success of...
NEW ROLE: Sean Doyle has been appointed as the new Head Chef at The Killarney Park Hotel. By Michelle Crean One local hotel is entering an...
Kerry has been awarded 14 Blue Flags this summer including 12 at beaches around the county, one at Fenit Marina and one at the Portmagee Seasonal...
Kerry College will this evening (Tuesday) hold a 60 minute live webinar about its various supports available. Participants who have registered can log in at 7pm...
TREE PLANTING: Students from St Brendan’s College helping Killarney Lions Club members John Fuller (horticulturist and President KLC) and member Denis Doolan. By Michelle Crean Killarney...
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to the seizure of €23,000 of suspected cannabis herb in Killarney town last night (Sunday). Arising from...
Crypto is everywhere, the marmite of the investing world. You need to have an opinion on Crypto these days if you want to avoid being an...
Sixth Year student Ava Doherty, pictured with teacher Adrienne Brosnan, who won the ‘Golden Football Boot for GAA’ the first of its kind in St Brigid’s....
The last Black and Tan to die in Kerry during the War of Independence lay bleeding from a bullet wound to the neck for several hours...
TEAM VROOM: Grace Daly, Kayla Byrne, Ella Galvin and Ilona Sheehan Kerry students, participating in the F1 in Schools competition will learn their fate tonight (Sunday)...
HAIR TODAY: Peter Herlihy’s long hair will soon get the chop to help sick children. A 12-year-old schoolboy is so keen to help others that he...
NOVENA: Members of the Franciscan community preparing for the St Antony Novena. The Solemn Novena in honour of Saint Anthony will take place at the Franciscan...
KINDNESS: Joe and his cousin Jennifer Aherne handing over the cheque to Dr Mags Clifford. Pictured at the back are: Rory and Noreen Aherne with Mary...
BAKE OFF: Tara Tangney and Tracy Coyne pictured with Charlie Mae Mac Sweeney are organising a bake off next week in aid of the Great Bake...
STUDENT OF THE YEAR: Pictured at Killarney Community College on graduation evening receiving the Student of the Year Awards were Alex Quinn (left) and Aoife O’Brien...
Three Killarney groups are in line to receive almost €136,000 which will transform their areas. The biggest amount of funding of €78,169 will go to Pinewood...
A Kerry councillor has warned that ongoing water problems are about to get even worse if not immediately dealt with. At Monday’s monthly meeting of Kerry...
SOLIDARITY: Mohammed Saleh from Palestine with his wife Fatima Al Kahateeb and children Miasar, Obada and Aya, along with Taher Anabtawi originally from Nazareth in the...
GRADUATION DAY: Alison Moynihan, Ciara Moynihan, Ava Leslie, Naoise O’Shea and Holly Power who graduated from St Brigid’s. St Brigid’s students celebrated their graduation day on...
RECEIVING THE KEYS: Marion Murphy pictured with her family from Gneeveguilla receiving the keys of their new home at No.5 Sailin Rae, Park Road winners of...
LITTLE HERO: Little Noah, pictured with his parents Caroline and Joey Weeks, will reach a milestone birthday next week after a traumatic start to life. Photo:...
BACK TO BUSINESS: Roberto Brandano, Bridgefield, Killarney pays a visit to Enda Walshe at Quills, High Street to shake up his wardrobe as businesses reopened on...
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By Michelle Crean Taoiseach is Micheál Martin has this week said that he will “have the matter investigated” when questioned about the huge delays and cost...
RUN: Killarney Sanctuary Runners are looking for participants this June. Members from l-r are: Mike Riordan, Martin Mukendi Fwaba, Molly Molefe, Frances Rowland and Fistou Kinzila....
The news last week that a record 84,000 people have applied to CAO this year has caused extra worry among Leaving Cert students at a time...
The International Day of Families is annually held on May 15 and it promotes the importance of a healthy and well-balanced family. It is a day...
Last year’s best stock performers continue to get hammered as the rotation out of tech stocks continues. Of course, investment folk always feel the need to...
DRIVING IN STYLE: Competition winner Tara Kissane, pictured with John Dillon (Sales Director) and Ken Wheeler (Senior Sales Executive), won a Nissan Tiida as part of...
There’s an amazing new Sothy’s institute professional grade Detox Energy Facial, and just days before lockdown we travelled to Sothys HQ to train in this fabulous...
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Leaving Cert students from Killarney Community College reflect on their final school year. From l-r were: Aoife O’Brien, Sinead Gleeson, Alex Quinn,...
Kerry Mental Health Association and Tralee Chamber Alliance are to host a Back to Work Webinar this week to help address the worry and anxiety that...
SPONSOR: Liam Si and Almas Monte, owners of Superbikes.ie, are Kevin Coyne’s new sponsors for the season. Kevin Coyne has secured sponsorship from one of Ireland’s...
LIFE-SAVING: Leo O’Connor from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit with Cllr Brendan Cronin, Mayor of Killarney pictured at one of the defibrillators in town. Killarney Cardiac Response...
Government confirmation that a number of capital projects are to be advanced to aid the recovery of Killarney National Park from the devastating wild fires has...
By Michelle Crean There are considerable delays to services at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) following Friday’s massive cyber attack on the HSE’s systems. Services impacted include...
HANDOVER: Over €11k was handed over to the Irish Cancer Society raised through the generosity of locals. Pictured from l-r were: Jenny McCarthy, Eleanor O’Doherty, Seanie...
100KM: John and Maxine McGrath from Pinewood Estate are taking on a 100k challenge this month to raise funds for the LauraLynn Foundation. By Michelle Crean...
By Michelle Crean A local tourism body is calling for an extra Bank Holiday this year to help the tourism industry to recover from the devastating...
By Michelle Crean School tours and social outings could hopefully be in the pipeline for school students but first they need the public’s help to buy...
AWARD: Students from The Sem, Gearoid Mulvihill, Kacper Bogalecki (Film Director), Colm Looney, Jason Lee, Patrick Kearney, Jack Lynch, Dara O’Callaghan, Cian McMahon, Jack O’Sullivan, pictured...
The intervention of Robert Watt, Secretary General of the Department of Health, in the ongoing issues at St Mary of the Angels is a very welcome...
NEW ROLE: Pat Gill, pictured with Sean Buckley (Managing Director), is taking up the role of General Manager with The Arbutus Hotel. There’s a new face at...
REFOREST KILLARNEY: Sir Maurice O’Connell pictured with one of the bottles with the ‘Killarney Plant a Tree’ tag. After the devastating fires in the Killarney National...
VOTED THE BEST: The Killarney Park Hotel team pictured celebrating yesterday (Thursday) after the hotel was named number one in Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in Ireland...
By Michelle Crean Some people won’t have an opportunity to join the proposed Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme after three important legs were withdrawn – a local councillor...
By Michelle Crean With preparations under way for reopening on June 2, the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has announced that it’s seeking to fill 40...
By Michelle Crean University Hospital Kerry is today (Friday) conducting a risk assessment following a “significant ransomware attack” on the HSE’s IT systems nationally. The Health...
THE PLAN: Paul Treyvaud pictured with hotelier and local councillor Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan and publican John C O’Shea after unveiling ‘The Plan’ calling for all hospitality...
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of an accident at Brennan’s Glen between Killarney and Farranfore. A car is believed to have flipped over in...
Father’s Day, an important celebration, takes place today (Sunday). This yearly celebration is the perfect time to show our appreciation for the fathers and father figures...
By Michelle Crean This year’s 54321 Challenge is all set but with a difference this year as it’s an all female event. The event originally...
By Michelle Crean Last Saturday was a big day for one Kilcummin lad who transformed his look by cutting 13 inches off his long hair. Peter...
By Sean Moriarty A group of local hill runners, inspired by world record holder South African Gerda Steyn, raised over €800 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation...
House win is a dream come true for Catriona After 12 months of hard work – with over 8000 tickets sold – Barraduff Community Field Organisation...
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By Sean Moriarty A number of Killarney venues were elated this week to learn that funding to the tune of €500k has been announced to help...
