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Killarney couples renew vows at St Mary’s Cathedral

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Several couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries gathered last Saturday at St Mary’s Cathedral to renew their vows. The annual event, organised by Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien, is a local tradition for those marking significant milestones and anniversaries.Fr O’Brien was assisted by Fr Vitalis Barasa.Following the ceremony, the couples, along with family and friends, moved to St Brendan’s College for refreshments. Attendees exchanged stories, and reminisced about their wedding days.Couples Celebrating Anniversaries:

25th Wedding Anniversary

Andy and Norma McHugh, Carhoonahane, Beaufort
Mike and Sheila Daly, Glean Tober, Gortdromakerry, Muckross
Cathal and Mairead Dunphy, Lyranes Lower, Glencar
Michael and Susan Keane, Aughacasla, Castlegregory

30th Wedding Anniversary

Bernadette Randles and Vincent Casey, Muckross Road
Paul and Deirdre McEnteggart, Ashgrove, Firies
Tony and Teresa O’Gorman, Glosha, Cromane, Killorglin
Seamus and Ella Clifford, Ardaneanig
Hillary and Moira Fleming, Whitebridge
Donal and Caroline McCarthy, Countess Road

35th Wedding Anniversary

Paudie and Joan Mangan, Riverhaven, Coolcorcoran
Michael and Marian Lucey, Knockeenduff
Liam and Marie Courtney, Minish East

40th Wedding Anniversary

Joe and Caroline Hurley, Whitebridge Manor
Michael and Cliona O’Sullivan, Knocknasartnett
Sean and Margaret McCarthy, Kenmare Road, Muckross
Noel and Rita Curtin, Pinewood Estate
Tim and Catherine Moriarty, Gortagullane, Muckross
Neilly and Bridie O’Mahony, Knockeragh
Donal and Linda O’Donoghue, Knockeenduve
Padraig and Mary Kissane, Minish

45th Wedding Anniversary

Tony and Marie Nolan, Whitebridge Manor
Jerry and Lena Kelleher, Islanderagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry
Liam and Helen O’Brien, Rookery Road

50th Wedding Anniversary

James and Margaret Arthur, St Brendan’s Place
John and Chris Mannix, Flesk Lodge, Muckross Road
Patrick and Breda Moriarty, Gortagullane, Muckross
Batt and Nora Healy, Upper Lissivigeen
John and Margaret Mc Carthy, Muckross Grove
Sean and Mary Kavanagh, “Tiriúil”, Muckross Road
Frank and Siobhán Lewis, Gortagullane, Muckross
Bernie and Katherine Cronin, Knopogue, Aghadoe
Ted and Phil Ahern, Faha
Michael and Kathleen Doyle, Carhoonahone, Beaufort
Joe and Breeda Lyons, Kilbrack, Oakpark, Demesne, Tralee
Eckhart and Patricia Gogsch, Demense, Ross Road
Will and Teresa Burke, Muckross Grove

55th Wedding Anniversary

Paddy and Mary Casey, Gortacoosh, Glenflesk
Pat and Alice O’Sullivan, Minish
Michael and Noreen Marshall, Muckross Grove
60th Wedding Anniversary
Marie and Sean O’Brien, New Road
Jimmy and Myra O’Gorman, Dunrine, Tralee Road
Pat and Joan Cahill, Flesk Bridge, Muckross Road
William and Maura O’Neill, Park Drive

63rd Wedding Anniversary

Sean and Breege O’Donoghue, Flesk Castle, Mill Road

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All-Female trad supergroup BIIRD announces Gleneagle show

BIIRD, the all-female supergroup redefining Irish traditional music, is set to perform a headline show at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney on May 8, next. The group, which formed last […]

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BIIRD, the all-female supergroup redefining Irish traditional music, is set to perform a headline show at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney on May 8, next.

The group, which formed last year, has rapidly gained attention for its energetic performances and blend of traditional sounds with a modern approach. Since appearing on the Late Late Show in February 2025, BIIRD has sold out every date on its debut Irish and UK tour, including an upgraded show at Vicar Street, all before releasing any music.
This momentum continued with a successful Mainstage performance at the All Together Now festival in front of 15,000 fans. Now signed with Primary Talent, BIIRD is planning extensive tours in Ireland, the UK, and the US for 2026.
BIIRD’s line-up features Lisa Canny on harp, banjo and vocals; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar; Zoran Donohoe on concertina; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth; Aoife Kelly on cello; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle; Hannah Hiemstra on drums; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp.

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Construction of Bohereen na Gabhann relief road to begin by late 2026

Construction on the inner relief road at Bohereen na Gabhann is now anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Kerry County Council. The timeline was confirmed […]

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Construction on the inner relief road at Bohereen na Gabhann is now anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Kerry County Council.

The timeline was confirmed in documents issued at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting after Councillor Niall Kelleher put forward a motion about when the Bohereen na Gabhann link road would be built.
The official Council document  stated that the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the project has been confirmed. Kerry County Council is now progressing through the necessary approval gates as set out in the infrastructure guidelines. The start of construction is “anticipated that this will progress to construction in Q4 2026,” subject to the final approval of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF).
The proposed inner relief road is designed to significantly alleviate traffic congestion in the town centre. It will link New Street and High Street via Bohereen na Gabhann, enabling traffic from New Street to access the top of High Street via Monsignor O’Flaherty Road, effectively bypassing the most congested parts of the town centre.
The project, which was publicly unveiled in January 2022, is a key strategic goal for Killarney. A Council official previously stated that the proposed route “would significantly reduce peak hour traffic flows on High Street and New Road.”

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