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Work begins on Armagh House

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A former guesthouse located close to the town centre has been demolished to make way for a new housing development. Armagh House, which used to stand on the main Park Road near McDonald’s, was knocked on Wednesday and a new building with six one-bed apartments will be erected in its place.

The prominent bungalow had been vacant for a number of years, much to the consternation of locals who considered it an eyesore on one of the main roads into Killarney. The redevelopment project is being managed by Clúid, a not-for-profit charity which provides affordable homes to people in need. It is believed that homeless people may be housed at the site, which is scheduled for completion in 2020.

The demolition of Armagh House comes just a couple of weeks after the council announced that another abandoned dwelling, at the entrance to Pinewood estate, was to be torn down for a similar development. With many locals in dire need of housing – especially one-and-two-bed accommodation - it’s good to see the local authorities finally taking action.

As reported in the Killarney Advertiser earlier this month, Kerry County Council currently has over 536 qualified applicants on its social housing waiting list for one bedroom accommodation. There are an additional 454 applicants on the list waiting for two bedroom housing.

There is a serious lack of suitable rental properties in Killarney with many locals finding it virtually impossible to rent in the town. Business is being affected by the crisis too. As documented in these pages, employers are struggling to attract staff to the town as prospective employees are unable to find appropriate accommodation.

New developments like the ones at Pinewood and Armagh House will address a small segment of the housing crisis but a lot more needs to be done in the coming weeks and months if Killarney is to come out of this quandary.

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Gardaí seek help to locate missing woman in Killarney

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Gardaí have launched a public appeal to locate 37-year-old Katarzyna Stachowiak who is reported missing from Killarney since Wednesday, October 8.


Katarzyna was last seen in Killarney on Saturday, October 4 at approximately 2.45pm.


Katarzyna is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim build, black hair and blue eyes.


When last seen, Katarzyna was wearing thick framed glasses, black leggings, a black hoodie, knee length black jacket and black Puma runners.


Katarzyna’s family and Gardaí are concerned for her wellbeing.


Anyone with any information on Katarzyna’s whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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KC Print Gains Prestigious Forest Stewardship Council Certification

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Irelands leading trade printer, KC Print, has been awarded FSC Certification after an extensive auditing process.


The FSC certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for responsible forest management.


It ensures that paper and wood products originate from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and supports local communities.


By achieving certification, KC Print, ensures its continued commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards in quality.

Customers can now choose FSC certified materials for their print projects, confident that their choices support sustainable forestry and responsible supply chains.


They can also choose to carbon offset their print project with KC Print.

The Killarney company has grown to employ over 30 people and supplies books, magazines and printed material to customers across Ireland.


Sales Director, Aidan Quirke said: “Being sustainable is good business practice, by gaining certification we ensure that our customers are sourcing ethically and sustainably.
In addition, we have invested in solar panels and continue to invest in new equipment to reduce our carbon footprint,”

With the recent achievement of FSC certification, alongside its existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation, KC Print is placing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction at the very core of its operations.

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