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Christmas comes early to coincide with Killarney Historic Rally
The Christmas lights in Killarney will come on one day earlier than planned to coincide with the start of the Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally.
The ceremonial start will take place on Friday, November 26 from 7pm with Main St closed at 6pm.
The official turning on of the Christmas lights is scheduled for the following Saturday night – November 27 – the same day as the rally.
However, Mayor Marie Moloney, confirmed at last week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting that the lights will be turned on Friday night too in time for the ceremonial start and one day of the official switching on.
“The rally is promoting Killarney,” she said.
Speaking at a low key press conference to announce details of this year’s rally, Clerk of the Course Martin Farrell said:
“We are delighted to announce, with huge thanks to Killarney Municipal District and Kerry County Council, that the annual switch on of the town's beautiful Christmas lights has been brought forward 24 hours to coincide with the ceremonial start of the rally. This will ensure that the town is looking its very best on the highlight television show which will be broadcast after the event.”
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.
Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.
Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.
Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
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