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New Mayor aims to protect traditional shopfronts

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Concerns have been raised about the appearance of shopfronts in Killarney, with fears that the town centre could become "tacky."

It is understood that Westport in County Mayo is the only Municipal District that has moved to protect traditional shop fronts, and newly elected Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady, wants Killarney to follow suit.
At Friday's Killarney Municipal District Meeting, Mayor Grady passed a motion asking "That Kerry County Council would formulate a policy relating to shopfronts in Killarney Municipal District to ensure conformity in their appearance."
Mayor Grady stated that the current policy has too many exemptions and not enough restrictions.
He pointed out that planning permission is not required to change shopfronts unless the use of the building changes.
He said it was difficult for people to hang a flower basket in town, yet some retail shops display bright colours, neon lights, and various items in their windows.
He fears that if this continues, Killarney will "lose its character and become tacky."
In response to the motion, a council official replied that Kerry County Council has already published detailed Shopfront Design Guidelines.
These guidelines offer advice on materials, colours, signage, lighting, advertising, and how a shop front relates to nearby buildings. These guidelines are available on the Council’s website.

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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