Connect with us

News

Killarney shopper targeted in ‘sinister distraction theft’

Published

on

G

GARDAI in Killarney are urging the public to be on their guard against thieves currently targeting shoppers in the leadup to the festive season.

The warning follows what they describe as a "sinister and sophisticated distraction theft" in the busy Tesco Deerpark store this week.

The incident took place in broad daylight,
at 1.30pm on Tuesday.

An elderly local lady was shoulder-surfed and her debit card PIN was watched by two men at the express checkout, say Gardai.

The pair then followed her out to her car. "One male asked her for directions and got out a map and and distracted her while the other male opened the passenger door and stole her debit card out of her handbag," said Garda Michael Milner.

"They withdrew large amounts of money from ATMs in Killarney town and purchased more items from an electrical store in Tralee."

Gardai believe these were professional criminals and an
investigation is underway with leads already into the identity of the two males.

"Gardai want locals to be vigilant of their PIN and chip card over the coming weeks up to Christmas and be cautious with strangers approaching asking for directions," added Garda Milner.

"There is a strong possibility that they could return to Killarney."

If you have any concerns, contact Killarney Gardai on 064-6631222.

Advertisement

News

Marti Pellow announces Killarney date at Gleneagle Arena

Published

on

Marti Pellow announces Killarney date at Gleneagle Arena


Marti Pellow, the former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, has announced a live show at the Gleneagle Arena, Killarney, for Friday, September 25.


Tickets for the event go on sale today, Friday, April 17, at 10:00am.
Pellow is one of the most successful vocalists in British pop history, having sold over 15 million albums. As the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, he was responsible for several number one hits, including “Love Is All Around,” which spent 15 weeks at the top of the charts in 1994.
In addition to his pop career, Pellow has become a major star in musical theatre, performing lead roles in productions such as Chicago on Broadway and the West End, Evita, and Blood Brothers.
His Killarney performance is expected to feature a mix of his solo material and the classic hits that defined his career over the last four decades.
Tickets start from €59.85 and are available through the Gleneagle Arena website.

Attachments

Continue Reading

News

Scairt an Dúchais…Call of the wild:

Published

on

Scairt an Dúchais…Call of the wild:




Fine art photographic artist Micheál O Sullivan launched his sole landscape photographic exhibition in Killarney House this week.


On hand with Micheál at Killarney House were from left, Conor Hennigan and Paul O’Neill, Wander Wild Festival, Diana Fawsitt, Supervisor Killarney House, Rachel Kavanagh, Killarney House, Veronica O’Connor, Fáilte Ireland and Nikki Wissell, Killarney House.

In this exhibition Scairt an Dúchais, which is part of the Wander Wild Festival, Killarney, (April 17-12) Micheál presents a curated selection of his archival work alongside previously unseen photographic images.



Micheál does not merely document the landscape; he interprets it, using light, shadow, and classic composition to transform his natural environment into emotive works of art.
His Internationally recognised photographic work is driven by a deep-seated passion for the craft of photography and a lifelong connection to Killarney and beautiful Irish landscapes.

Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Continue Reading

Last News

Sport