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Aghadoe restaurant named Ireland’s best

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By Michelle Crean  

A much loved local business has topped TripAdvisor’s list of the top 10 best fine dining restaurants in Ireland - the only hotel to feature on the list.

Rozzers Restaurant at the Killeen House Hotel scooped the award in the Tripadvisor’s annual Travellers' Choice Awards on Wednesday - a top 10 list that included some of Ireland’s best-known restaurants.

The restaurant is lead by Head Chef Paul O'Gorman who has been with Rozzers Restaurant for over 25 years.

“Since we opened in 1992, we have always focused on creating memorable dining experiences using the highest quality local produce," Geraldine Rosney, owner of the Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant said.

"Against the toughest year we’ve ever experienced in the Irish hospitality sector, the feedback from all those who took the time to review us on TripAdvisor is a great endorsement of the hard work and commitment of our team who share our passion in serving up incredible and memorable dining experiences at Rozzers Restaurant. The entire team are beyond thrilled with the news. In 2020 Rozzers Restaurant was only open for 13 weeks due to lockdown restrictions. The fact that the people who dined with us during that time had such a positive dining experience is very special and very important to us. We could not have done this without our head chef. For 25 years he has been a vital part of Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant. Like a fine wine, he just gets better with age!”

In line with Government guidelines, The Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant reopened in June, serving dinner to residents only on a very popular “Come For Dinner, Stay For Breakfast” package which proved popular with locals.

Rozzers Restaurant will be reopening for non-residents on Monday next.

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Rise in deer culled in National Park amid road safety concerns

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A total of 392 deer were culled in Killarney National Park during 2025, representing a 37% increase on the previous year.

According to new figures from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the cull included 276 non-native sika deer and 116 native Killarney red deer.


The 2025 figures show a marked rise from 2024, when 286 deer were removed from the 10,000-hectare park.

The NPWS confirmed that the culling took place primarily during the official hunting season, with a specific focus on female deer to manage population growth.


The NPWS acknowledged an increase in deer numbers, citing restrictions on hunting during the Covid-19 pandemic as a contributing factor.

A spokesperson noted that deer populations are highly mobile and their home ranges are not constrained by land ownership or park boundaries.


Management of the population is currently being guided by a national strategy under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

This involves Deer Management Units, managed by Farm Relief Services (FRS), which appoint coordinators to liaise between farmers and hunters to target problem areas across the county.

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Annual New Year pool tournament tops €35k for charity

The final of the Denis Michael Dennehy Memorial Pool Tournament took place in the Corner Bar, Barraduff, on New Year’s Day, bringing another successful Christmas fundraiser to a close. The […]

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The final of the Denis Michael Dennehy Memorial Pool Tournament took place in the Corner Bar, Barraduff, on New Year’s Day, bringing another successful Christmas fundraiser to a close.

The annual tournament has been held every year since 2011 and has now raised a total of €36,500 for local charities.
Defending champion David O’Donoghue retained his title after a closely fought final frame victory over fellow Glenflesk player Alan McSweeney. The Border Boys provided musical entertainment on the day, followed by prize presentations and a raffle supported by generous donations from local businesses and individuals.
A total of €3,260 was presented to the Killarney South Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association to support its Lourdes pilgrimage in September.

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