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Shock at the passing of popular local businessman

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By Sean Moriarty

There was widespread sadness across the county on Tuesday when the news became known that popular businessman Seamus O’Connor had passed away following complications from COVID-19.

Last year Seamus opened Kitty O’Se’s on College St with his partner Eileen, a sister operation to a bar in Kinsale by the same name.

Originally from Kilcummin he had ties to Farmer’s Bridge in Tralee, as well as Boolteens, Castlemaine where his extended family run the Anvil Bar.

“We are all in shock,” his brother Neily told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We thought we were over the worst of it – he was moved from intensive care to the recovery stage when he got a heart attack.”

A larger than life character, Seamus was quick with a joke and loved a good sing-song.

“There was nothing Seamus loved more than seeing everyone happy,” Neily added.

“He often went out on a Friday and did not return until Monday, he loved singing and the craic.”

He was also a popular figure in motorsport circles in the county, a former rally co-driver in the 1980s and a champion Hot Rod racers in the early 1990s.

He was a driving force behind the South Coast Hot Rod Club’s All-Ireland Championship events that ran in the county in the late 1980s. He also acted as the club's secretary at this time.

He turned his attention to business in the '90s, was an on-the-road agent for Lee Strand Creamery in Tralee before he took over the Castle Bar in Castlemaine and later the Anvil Bar which is still run by son Stephen and Stephen’s mother Elizabeth.

“He had a great enterprising brain and was unreal at spotting an opportunity and making it work."

Seamus is survived by his partner Eileen, his children Louise, Stephen, Cora and Owen, their mother Elizabeth, and his grandchildren Rhea, Alysha, Lucia and Esme, his mother Brenda, brothers Paddy, Thady, Michael, Peter, Neily and Thomas, sisters Siobhán, Helen and Brenda and wide extended family and a large circle of friends.

He was predeceased by his father Jimmy and brother Joe.

A private memorial Mass took place for Seamus on Wednesday, but a public celebration of his life will take place at a later date once the current crisis is over.

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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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