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Locals vow to fight bishop’s decision

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HANDOVER: Kerry Diocesan Secretary Fr Nicholas Flynn greets parishioners from Kilcummin at the Bishop's house, Killarney, on Wednesday night when they delivered their petition. Included are John Foley, Cllr Marie Moloney and Pat O'Sullivan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

 

By Sean Moriarty

Parishioners from Kilcummin, who presented a petition to the bishop’s residence in Killarney on Wednesday night in protest at his failure to appoint a resident priest in their parish, say they will now take their fight to the Archbishop of Armagh, the Primate of All Ireland.

Over 1,200 parishioners have signed the petition while hundreds called to the Bishop of Kerry’s door in Killarney town, and although Dr Ray Browne was unavailable to meet them, the petition was received by Fr Nicholas Flynn at St Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, who was unwilling to comment on the on-going dispute.

Locals are up in arms following the bishop’s decision last month to serve the parish with priests from neighbouring parishes, leaving Kilcummin without a resident priest.

Two public meetings in Kilcummin have been attended by hundreds of people but the bishop remains steadfast in his decision.

“The challenge that all of us face together is to provide the best service to all 53 parishes in the diocese with the resources we have,” the bishop said in a statement.

Collections at Masses are also down significantly since the stand-off began.

Local councillor Marie Moloney is one of many locals fighting to change the bishop’s mind.

“We are hopeful that the bishop will respond to our petition and take on board the concerns of our parishioners,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “We had advised him that we were coming on Wednesday night but Fr Nicholas told us he had a previous engagement. Our next move is to write to the archbishop.”

 

[caption id="attachment_27485" align="aligncenter" width="600"] BIG TURNOUT: Parishioners from Kilcummin at the Bishop's house, Killarney, on Wednesday after delivering a petition highlighting their 'Save Our Parish: Save Our Priest' campaign. In front are: Cllr Marie Moloney and Pat O'Sullivan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

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Network Ireland Kerry discuss sustainable success

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Network Ireland Kerry held their third annual collaboration event last Wednesday at the Rose Hotel, Tralee. The theme was: “The Journey to Sustainable Success” which brought three industry experts together to talk about their own journey to sustainable successful.

Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial leaders came together for this highly anticipated event to learn about the journey from becoming a start-up, to a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), and a large SME.

The event was opened by AIB Branch Liaison for Network Ireland Kerry and AIB Castleisland Branch Manager, Colleen Shannon. It was MC’d by AIB Tralee Branch Manager, Stephen Stack.

Sarah Farrar of AINMHÌ, Garrett Dillon of Mr. Binman and Dillon Waste Ltd. and Susan Quirke-Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori School Group were among the speakers at the event.

These leaders spoke about their challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs they encountered, from launching an idea to scaling operations nationally.

Tara Elzingre of Tara Elzingre Consultancy, Zaneta Labuz-Czerwein of Rustic Boowa and Sharon Hartnett of U Coaching promoted their businesses for ‘Minute on the Mic’

Emily Reen, Network Ireland Kerry President, described the event as a testament to the power of partnership. She said: “The event underscored a powerful message: sustainable business success is not a solo journey. With the right partnerships, teams and financial tools, businesses of all sizes can grow with purpose, resilience, and long-term impact.”

Network Ireland Kerry will host their next monthly event on November 12 in Killarney and in collaboration with the Kerry Local Enterprise Office, titled: “Gain Competitive Advantage in Your Business”. This event will be MC’d by Karen Ronan, 2025 National Vice President of Network Ireland and CEO of Galway Chamber. This event is open to non-members and members, and everyone is welcome from 6 pm for networking and refreshments, with the event taking place from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

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Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home. […]

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The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.
Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.
“I will continue to push for enhanced health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.
The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

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