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Another St Finan’s proposal before Council

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By Sean Moriarty

Another solution to St Finan’s Hospital has been put before Kerry County Council.

The landmark building has been idle since 2012 and so far, any proposal to put the building to public or private use as failed.

The latest proposal came from Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne Area Municipal District Councillor Breandán Fitzgerald.

At Monday’s full meeting of Kerry County Council he asked: “That Kerry County Council call on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to immediately provide grants to do essential works on vacant State buildings such as the Old Dingle Hospital and St. Finan's Hospital in Killarney in order that they could be used in the short term for housing refugees.”

As a result the Council will write to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and a response should be available in a few weeks’ time.

Earlier this month, a Kerry County Council engineer told a Killarney Municipal District meeting that “refurbishment costs are very prohibitive to turn into social housing”.

However, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s response to Fitzgerald’s letter will tell a lot on what the Government intends to do with the site.

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Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween

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The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident Alpacas on the farm.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website. It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

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Killarney Toastmasters host special open night

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Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

The event aims to help adults improve public speaking skills, whether preparing for workplace presentations, wedding toasts, or everyday conversations.

Guests can attend without any pressure or obligation to speak on the night.


For over two decades, the local club has provided a structured space for members to build confidence, practice impromptu speaking, and develop leadership attributes through constructive feedback and group exercises.


Club President Nikolina Tijardovic highlighted the broader personal benefits of joining the organization, noting that meetings are grounded in encouragement and mutual respect so members can progress at their own pace.


Admission to the open night is free for all visitors. Further information is available by contacting Anthony Walsh on 085 7314505, emailing president-590632@toastmastersclubs.org, or visiting the Killarney Toastmasters Facebook page.

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