Flora and fauna celebrated during Heritage Week

Chris Barron and Tara Buckley from the Killarney National Park Education Centre led a series of popular guided walks across the Muckross Peninsula as part of National Heritage Week.

The events highlighted both the rich history and biodiversity of the park, drawing strong interest from locals and visitors alike. A standout feature of the week was the nocturnal guided walk, where ideal nighttime conditions offered participants a glimpse into local wildlife with significant bat activity recorded along the route.
The guided walks coincided with the early signs of the seasonal transition across the park, as autumn leaves begin shifting to lighter greens and rich browns across the Muckross landscape.
Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan.

Models in Recovery returns to Gleneagle

The annual Models in Recovery Fashion Show returns to the Gleneagle Arena on Wednesday, September 16, to raise funds for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Organised by the Killarney Branch of Kerry Hospice, the event features female and male models who are all in recovery from various forms of cancer.
Doors open at 6.45pm with a wine reception, followed by entertainment from the Liam O’Connor family at 7.30pm. Donegal TV personality Noel Cunningham returns as host for the evening.
Tickets cost €20, with door and raffle prizes up for grabs. All proceeds go toward a planned €6.5 million, five-bed extension to the present hospice unit.
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