News
Monster Halloween fancy dress parade
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the building – maybe it’s time to think again.
After a two-year pandemic enforced absence, during which they hid away in dark and squalid recesses, ghouls and phantoms, beasts and brutes, menacing monsters and cackling witches are reportedly descending, in strange spooky swarms, on Killarney Outlet Centre as the Halloween season rapidly approaches.
The public is advised to be afraid – be very afraid – if they find themselves in the vicinity of Killarney Outlet Centre this Sunday (October 30) as things might go bump – not in the night – but in broad daylight.
The floors of the popular shopping destination have been creaking during the otherwise still witching hours as the spooks make their own plans for their favourite time of the year.
Defiant as ever, however, the children of Killarney will not fear a zombie takeover as they make plans of their own to celebrate with a Halloween party to remember with fantastic prizes and free fun activities for the whole family, from 2pm to 6pm.
FANCY DRESS PARADE
The colourful and maybe just a little bit scary Halloween fancy dress parade will take place upstairs in the centre and the lucky winners will receive some super prizes, including a Razor Sport Scooter, Nerf Magstrike and Owl Squishi for the Best Dressed Boy and a Razor Sport Scooter, Crazart Shimmer n’ Sparkle Tie Dye Studio and Pussycat Squishi for the Best Dressed Girl, both sponsored by World of Wonder.
The Best Dressed Family, in association with the Christmas in Killarney festival, will receive a family pass for two adults and two children (under 12) to visit Santa at ANAM on the East Avenue Road, Killarney and the lucky family will also receive three occasion platters for their next family event from O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bar in Killarney Outlet Centre.
The Best Dressed Adult, meanwhile, will collect a €50 voucher for DV8 which is also in the centre.
Registration for the fancy dress parade will open from 3.30pm with an entry fee of just €1 per person and the judges are looking forward to seeing some really fantastic and unusual costumes this year.
Every child who participates in the fancy dress parade will be given a free goody bag.
There will be free bouncy castles with A Time to Party, free Halloween face painting, floor games and balloon modelling while the incredible Tony Wonder will be on hand with his famous magic shows at 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
As an added novelty, Killarney Candle Makers will also be set up to help create personalised candles with a small charge applying.
Paul Sherry, General Manager at Killarney Outlet Centre, said he can’t wait for the mayhem and madness to commence.
“Halloween is a great time for the children to be children and I know families are really looking forward to our fancy dress party and all the free fun activities, to which all are welcome,” he said.
Check out the Killarney Outlet Centre’s Facebook page on www.facebook.com/KillarneyOutletCentre for more information.
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak...
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual...
Kerry Airport CEO addresses chamber luncheon
Kerry Airport chief executive Adrian Neilan addressed local business leaders at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce luncheon at...
The Brehon raises €2,850 for Jack and Jill Foundation
The Brehon Hotel and Spa raised €2,850 for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation after hosting a closest-to-the-pin golf simulator...
Five local postmen retire with 185 years service
Five local postmen retire with 185 years service RETIREMENT NIGHT: Pictured at the retirement party held at Killarney Racecourse on...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
