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Forestry rally a huge success for KDMC

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TOP LOCALS: Diarmuid Lynch and Eleanor Looney rallying on the gravel roads near Mount Eagle on Sunday. Photo: Dylan Clifford

Diarmuid Lynch and Eleanor Looney had the honour of being the first all-Killarney and District Motor Club crew to finish Sunday’s Castleisland-based Forestry Rally.

They won the James O’Rourke Memorial Trophy, presented by the O’Rourke family from Brosna in memory of James who died in a road traffic accident while returning from a forestry rally in Cork about 20 years ago.

This was only Eleanor’s third rally as a co-driver.

The rally was run to raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance and was jointly sponsored by Wharton Tool Hire and Castleisland Tyre Centre.

A huge team of KDMC members worked tirelessly over the last two months to get the rally off the ground.

“A huge thank you to everyone involved. The feedback I got from competitors was unbelievable. They all had a mighty day,” said Clerk of the Course Adrian Cronin.

“The team that rowed in behind me was the key to the day's success. Each and every one of them deserve every bit of credit that KDMC has received.”

Other locals to do well in the event included Rathmore schoolteacher Declan Casey and his driver Hugh McQuaid who won the overall Two-Wheel driver rally.

Mike O’Donoghue and Padraig Dineen were third in Class 4 in their Mitsubishi Lancer E8.

London-based Shane Buckley guided Tipperary driver Casey Jay Coleman to second in Class 2 in what was their first time working together.

Event sponsor Cyril Wharton and co-driver Donal Falvey had to rely on SuperRally rules to get to the finish after the turbo failed in their Subaru Impreza on their road section to the opening stage.

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Motorists advised to be careful during bad weather

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Kerry County Council is appealing to people to stay away from exposed coasts while the weather warnings are in place this week.

Met Éireann has issued an Orange Warning for wind for Kerry which is effective from 7am to 3pm on Tuesday. There is also a Yellow warning for rainfall which is in place from 9pm tonight to 9am on Tuesday.

Storm Bram is expected to bring a very strong to gale force southerly winds with the strongest winds along the coast.

Motorists are advised to expect travel disruption on Tuesday with surface water likely on many routes.

Wave overtopping and high tides are expected to contribute to possible flooding in coastal areas.

The Local Coordination Group which includes Kerry County Council, the HSE, An Garda Síochána, emergency services and utilities, is meeting this afternoon to prepare for the impact of Storm Bram.

Kerry County Council announced today that Rossbeigh beach car park had been closed to the public until further notice. Members of the public are also advised not to park or walk near the coast during this period.

Kerry County Council’s weather emergency phoneline will be operational during the weather warning and issues can be reported to 066 7183588.

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Killarney Civic Arts Group to hold first AGM

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8 December 2025

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Killarney Civic Arts, a new group formed to advance cultural awareness and promote participation in the arts, is inviting the public to its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month.

The group, made up of artists and arts workers, aims to share experiences and insights with the community regarding the future and direction of cultural development in Killarney and the wider Munster region.


Killarney Civic Arts invites anyone who cares about shaping creative places in the community to connect with them and share their thoughts and stories.


The first AGM will be held in the Deer-hunter lounge at the Dromhall Hotel, (V93PY80), on Saturday, December 13, at 10.00am. The event offers free entry and is hosted in an accessible room.


For further information, the public may contact Dolores Lyne at 087 263 8720.

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