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Killarney cleans up in IBAL results

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CLEANING UP: Volunteers from the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group at Pike Hill, Killarney, on Monday evening. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

By Sean Moriarty

Killarney is one of the cleanest towns in Ireland after being named third cleanest out of 40 towns nationally in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey published this week.

Only Kilkenny and Athlone are deemed cleaner than Killarney, with Tralee jumping a massive 25 places to fifth.

The news was welcomed by the Killarney Looking Good Committee and Kerry County Council who said they were very pleased with the An Taisce report which stated that Killarney streetscapes were completely litter free.

“What sets Killarney and other top-ranking towns apart is not just the lack of litter but the overall presentation and maintenance of the town centre environment like paving, seating, bollards, planted areas, visitor information notice boards. Evidence of this was particularly noticeable along High Street, Plunkett Street and College Street,” the report stated.

“The fact that the town was judged Cleaner than European norms is a great tribute to the Council staff and to the very generous Looking Good and Meitheal volunteers who give so much of their time,” Councillor Michael Gleeson, from the Killarney Looking Good Committee, said.

“This is the result of a great co-operative spirit and it shows that Killarney cares deeply about the environment.”

Yvonne Quill, Chairperson of the Looking Good Committee added that a huge effort has again been put in by the volunteers who participate in the organised clean-ups along with those who maintain their own areas in their own time.

“An extra effort was put into the Tralee Road this year with 10 volunteers in recent weeks targeting Killarney to Farranfore on a Monday evening. It was particularly gratifying to see this getting Grade A status. We cannot be complacent though, litter and dumping is an ongoing battle that we have to keep fighting. We must continue to ensure that our town maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and welcome.”

Eileen O’Donoghue, Killarney Municipal District Council Officer congratulated all those involved in achieving such high standards.

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Dr Crokes team of 2000: The reunion

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Recently, the Dr Crokes team of 2000, who won the Kerry senior football championship of that same year, re-united and looked back on fond memories of their glory days and that very special year when they beat An Ghaeltact in the final at Austin Stack Park.

On November 26, 2000, Dr Crokes faced An Ghaeltacht and defeated the Dingle-based side.

It was no easy task making the final for the Killarney side, despite having talent such as captain Roland Neher, Eoin Brosnan, and a 17-year-old Colm Cooper at the start of his illustrious career.

Before the final, Crokes defeated Killarney Legion (preliminary round), South Kerry (round-one), Rathmore (quarter-final), and narrowly defeated West Kerry by a point in the semi-final (1-08 – 1-07).

It was the first time An Ghaeltacht had qualified for the final, but this was no happy welcome for the Dingle side, as the Killarney-based side won their ninth title.

Like in the semi-final, Dr Crokes won by a point as they scarcely won by 1-04 – 0-06.

Despite Dara Ó Cinnéide ending the tournament as top-scorer with 3-20, he was unable to carry his Dingle side to victory with the Killarney side being superior.

Neher led his team out onto the pitch, and he inspiringly helped push his team to victory.

This ensured Harry O’Neill’s versatile and developed squad deserved every bit of praise for them.

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Killarney real estate agent, DNG Ted Healy wins national award

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Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

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