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Sammy’s on Inch Beach up for sale for €1.6 million

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When Sherry O’ Callaghan from Town and Country Real Estate got a call to throw her hat in the ring and represent the sellers to market and ultimately sell Sammy’s Restaurant, Café & Shop, she couldn’t help but break out her happy dance!

In what she describes as a ‘remarkable property’, she is looking forward to doing what she does best: SELL!

Having applied her trade back home in Canada for years, she is already experienced in selling commercial properties but this particular project has presented a boost to her budding real estate career in Kerry – and indeed Ireland!

We caught up with Sherry this week to get her thoughts on a property that is already garnering interest.

“Every time I think or talk about Sammy’s I get excited! It is the best opportunity I’ve come across since arriving here 2+ years ago. Sammy’s offers 3 business under one roof – the acclaimed Sammy’s Restaurant, the cosy Sammy’s Café and the convenient Sammy’s Shop. With a bit of imagination and some good work ethic what one could do here is truly limitless! The phrases "uncapped potential" and "boundless opportunity" come to mind.

Sammy's wasn’t built yesterday! It was established in the 80’s. It has long been a favourite of locals in the area and visiting tourists alike (including bus tours). Sammy's was re-imagined & renovated to a high standard and re-launched in recent years and is seen as a tourist "hotspot" and the "place to go" to enjoy a memorable beachside experience. And rightly so! There are not too many ocean front restaurants around that sit directly ON the beach- a blue flag beach at that!

So Sherry, sell it to us…

"The location of course has to be mentioned – a wild and windswept dune system stretches along this amazing sand spit as it reaches out into Dingle Bay towards the northern shores of the Iveragh Peninsula, creating a mesmerising panorama. Sammy's is located right in the thick of it and offers the most exciting opportunity to own a gorgeous, meticulously maintained & well-run oceanfront commercial property. Sammy’s is being sold as a going concern, it is fully fitted with just about everything you will need to keep these business' running smoothly."

"This building is well thought out and well laid out. It has enjoyed many years of success and presents a rare and exciting opportunity for local investors and businesspeople."

For further information or to view the property you can get in touch with Sherry by email: sherry@townandcountryrealestate.ie or call +353 862716598

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New nursing unit to open by end of March

Killarney’s multi-million euro Community Nursing Unit is finally expected to open its doors by the end of March 2025, bringing an end to years of bureaucratic delays. The 130-bed facility […]

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Killarney’s multi-million euro Community Nursing Unit is finally expected to open its doors by the end of March 2025, bringing an end to years of bureaucratic delays.

The 130-bed facility on the grounds of St Finan’s Hospital. which began construction in 2022 as part of a national Public Private Partnership, was officially handed over to the HSE last year.
The Health Service Executive is currently in the final stages of the registration process with HIQA.
A “courtesy pre-registration visit” was conducted in late January, and the HSE is now addressing minor recommendations before submitting the final application.
The state-of-the-art unit includes 30 dementia-specific beds and will replace the aging facilities at St Columbanus’ Home and Killarney Community Hospital.
Once the transfer of residents is complete, it will clear the way for further healthcare developments in the town, including a proposed Minor Injury Unit at the St Columbanus site.
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE, recently told the Oireachtas Health Committee that the opening is a priority for the first quarter of the year.
Mayor of Killarney Martin Grady confirmed the timeline.

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Father despairs as “voiceless” cast aside in Health Centre dispute

The father of a nine-year-old Killarney girl with profound disabilities has spoken out against the “needless turf war” and “parish pump politics” he believes have stalled the development of a […]

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The father of a nine-year-old Killarney girl with profound disabilities has spoken out against the “needless turf war” and “parish pump politics” he believes have stalled the development of a primary healthcare centre in the town.

Steve O’Mahony, whose daughter Alexis requires round-the-clock care, issued a stinging open letter following the decision by local councillors to reverse the inclusion of a HSE-run facility at the Áras Phádraig site.
The move followed a period of significant public backlash regarding the use of the town-centre location.
Alexis lives with Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, a rare metabolic condition that causes brain abnormalities, alongside cerebral palsy and epilepsy. For the O’Mahony family, the lack of a centralised hub means navigating cramped, scattered facilities or undertaking difficult journeys to Tralee, Cork, and Dublin for vital appointments.
The “voiceless” dismissed
In an open letter seen by the Killarney Advertiser, Mr O’Mahony questions why no one has properly investigated the function of a primary care centre, which he describes as “a lot more than a physical building.”
He argues that the focus on the Áras Phádraig site as being “for the people of Killarney” is a rhetoric that fails to recognise that those with disabilities are also citizens with immediate needs.
“I am a father of a child with complex medical needs who turns 10 years this April,” Mr O’Mahony wrote. “I have ten years of experience of navigating the health system both locally and nationally. It is not always a pretty picture especially when it is mixed with politics, most notably parish pump politics. I do know one thing more than anything and that is that those with a disability are the voiceless. As a father it is my civil duty to speak about this and the whole sorry saga which in my humble opinion has been led by fear and mistrust and shown the voiceless being cast aside yet again.”
He added that the phrase “the Áras Phádraig is for the people of Killarney” is “an insulting phrase that completely dismisses the immediate needs of the most vulnerable in our society.”
A call for urgency
Mr O’Mahony expressed frustration that Killarney is at risk of rejecting €16 million in targeted funding due to the dispute.
He believes the opinions of those who would actually use the services including the elderly, young parents, and people with disabilities were never specifically sought during the public consultation.
“The silence is deafening,” he noted, referring to the lack of follow-up since the initial public outcry subsided. “If half the energy devoted to this story was reinvested in the need for such a centre in our town we would all be smiling.”
As the wait for a modern facility continues, the O’Mahony family remains focused on the daily realities of Alexis’s care.
Over the years, the community has rallied to support the ‘Let’s help Alexis’ fund, helping to provide a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and essential equipment.
However, Mr O’Mahony says the town now needs a proactive approach from its leaders to provide the long-term health infrastructure that children like Alexis depend on.

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