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Daniel to be guest of honour at Looking Good Awards
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Killarney Looking Good have announced Daniel O’Donnell as the guest of honour for the Killarney Looking Good Awards which will take place in Scotts Street next Friday, August 10 at 5pm.
The awards always draw a big crowd but this year it’s safe to say that organisers are expecting a bumper crowd with the addition of the Irish country music superstar to the bill!
Killarney has been looking amazing with all the work the locals and businesses have been putting in to their properties and homes over the last few months. Killarney Advertiser are delighted to be able to exclusively announce the winners!
Killarney Looking Good Winners 2018
Best Commercial Premises The Laurels
Best Newly Painted Premises C. Healy
Best Public House The Shire
Best Hotel International Hotel
Best Restaurant Lord Kenmares
Green Hospitality Award Brehon Hotel
Restoration Award Black Sheep Hostel
Best Signage Splash Designs
Best Guesthouse Old Weir Lodge
Best Private Residence 8 Monastery Gardens
Best Estate Countess Grove
Best Roadside Garden Mar Lodge, St Annes Road
Award for Floral Display Killarney Brewing Company
Best School St Oliver’s National School
Most Improved Premises 40 High Street
Bio-Diversity Award KASI Garden
Volunteer Award Sherry Jimoh
Junior Volunteer Award Annie Vogel
Pride of Place Oakwood Retirement Village
Best Kept Public Building Killarney Fire Station
Bee Friendly Planting Award Killarney House & Gardens
Highly Commended Garden
a. 2 Pinewood
b. 6 Port Road
c. 172 Ballyspillane
The work will continue on Monday at 6.30pm at the bottom of Pike Hill. All volunteers welcome!
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