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140 cars on display at annual classic car show

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Over 140 cars, motorbikes and jeeps were on display at the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s annual show at the racecourse on Sunday.

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Despite the rain there was a great atmosphere in the racecourse as the club laid on an open air big screen TV so those attending the event could watch the All Ireland football final too.

“Members of the club left no stone unturned in organising this event and the huge turn-out is a credit to their hard work and commitment,” explained club member Rich O’Donoghue.

“After the two year break there was great excitement building ahead of this event which welcomed over 140 vintage cars, jeeps and motorbikes from 1922 to 2002 on show. Along with these impressive vintage cars, jeeps and motorbikes the newly restored 1982 Toyota Starlet was also on display.

“This attracted massive attention and people were very generous in supporting the club’s raffle which is supporting a number of local charities.”

The club thanked Killarney Racecourse and Navé Coffee House and The Spúnóg Takeaway for their hospitality on the day.

“A fantastic result meant the day ended on a high. We would like to wish the Kerry team a massive congratulations on a brilliant performance. It was a great day all around,” added Rich.

The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club were delighted and very appreciative of the support from the public and the people who brought their vintage vehicles which are a credit to the owners who are preserving the great cars of the past into the future,”

The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club will host another show at the same venue on September 11.

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Kerry Coaches named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year

The team at Kerry Coaches is celebrating this week after being named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business Awards 2025. After a competitive […]

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The team at Kerry Coaches is celebrating this week after being named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business Awards 2025.

After a competitive judging process, representatives of the Killarney-based company attended the awards ceremony at the Johnstown Estate in County Meath on Thursday, October 30, where they proudly accepted the national title.
The event, hosted by Today FM’s Matt Cooper, brought together more than 300 guests to recognise excellence in family-run enterprises across Ireland.
The Family Business Awards honour the contribution of family-led companies in sectors ranging from retail and hospitality to transport and innovation.
Founded in 1957 by Johnny Buckley Snr, Kerry Coaches has grown from a small family operation into one of Ireland’s most respected and successful transport companies. Now a third-generation business, it continues to operate from its base at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney, employing local staff and running one of the country’s most modern and extensive coach fleets.

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Irish feature film set for Killarney cinema debut

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A new feature film, created by Irish writer and director Liam O Mochain, is set for release in Killarney next Friday, November 7.

Mr O Mochain said he is delighted to bring ABODE to a Killarney audience following its sold out world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh and a screening at the recent IndieCork film festival.

ABODE is a feature film with five stories connected by the theme of home and what it means to the different characters in the film.

It shows that home has an importance and a different meaning for everyone.

In ABODE, everyone wants to belong somewhere. The film was shot over a three-year period and finished in early 2025.

O Mochain says that the stories are a mix of drama and comedy, inspired by true stories, events or incidents.

It is set on the theme of home which is very relevant today.

Ryan Lincoln, Sophie Vavessuer, and Liam O Mochain are among the cast.

ABODE is O Mochain’s fourth feature film. His 2017 feature film ‘Lost & Found’ screened at festivals around the world from the Galway Film Fleadh to the Austin Film Festival

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