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Children’s Book Festival taking place during October

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Killarney library will be part of the Children’s Book Festival which is taking place across all libraries in Kerry this month.

Authors, storytellers, illustrators and artists will be in attendance at Killarney every Saturday from 11am to 2pm.

There will be stem toys and board games for families.

Many of the events this year have been inspired by authors and illustrators who have used their creativity to conjure up new and exciting worlds for young readers.

Many exciting events are on offer for both schools and families, from creative writing workshops to meeting famous Irish authors there is something for everyone.

In 2025 there will be visits from Emma Cullinane, Peter Donnelly, Tatyana Feeney, Claire Glynn, Shane Hegarty, Emma Larkin, Felicia Thomas, and Michael Smith.

More details can be found on Kerry library’s website.

The annual Children’s Book Festival helps spread the enjoyment of books and reading among children and families by authors and illustrators, teachers, and librarians all over Ireland.

The Kerry Library Children’s Book Festival Programme is funded by Kerry Library, Creative Ireland, and the Healthy Ireland at Your Library Programme.

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Killarney venues ranked among best in the world

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The Europe Hotel & Resort, Ard na Sidhe Country House, Killarney Royal Townhouse and Killarney Park Hotel were ranked among the annual Readers’ Choice Awards.


The Europe Hotel & Resort was ranked No. 10 in the “Top Resorts in Europe” category, while Ard na Sidhe Country House earned the No. 3 position in the “Top Hotels in Ireland” category.


The Killarney Royal Townhouse was placed at 12th in Ireland as while Killarney Paek Hotel was awarded No.4 Best hotel in Ireland. 


The Europe Hotel is renowned for its contemporary luxury, comprising 180 elegant rooms and suites, many with private balconies overlooking the lakes, gardens, and mountains.


Ard na Sidhe Country House offers an intimate escape in a luxurious Victorian country manor set on the shores of Caragh Lake. Nestled within 32 acres of private gardens originally designed by Lady Edith Gordon, the property has just 18 bedrooms across the main house and garden house.


The Kilalrney Royal Townhouse is a boutique retreat where over a century of family hospitality meets a fresh, design-led style. 


The Killarney Park is one of Ireland’s leading five-star hotels in the heart of Killarney.


More than 182,500 survey responses were collected from readers rating their travel experiences across the globe, which offers a comprehensive look at the places they have visited / aim to return to.


The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveller’s website at cntraveller.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards and celebrated in the November issue, showcasing the best in travel from around the globe.

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Kia 261 preview event at McElligott’s

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McElligott’s are hosting The Kia 261 Preview Event on Saturday, October 11 from 10am to 5pm.

The one-day-only showcase will feature five of Kia’s newest and most anticipated models for 2026.

McElligott’s will be the first Kia dealership in the country to showcase these brand-new models.

This exclusive event offers visitors the chance to get up close with Kia’s latest innovations in both design and technology.

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