TFI’s Anseo bus in Killarney has extended its operating hours this week and now runs from 06.30 – 23.00, Monday to Sunday.

The aim of the service is to alleviate traffic and improve access to local services.

Passengers can book on demand rides easily via the mobile app, offering flexibility to choose preferred pick-up and drop-off locations.

Now in its eighth week of operation, Anseo was launched in mid-August as part of a one-year pilot programme operated by TFI Local Link Kerry.

According to TFI Local Link Kerry, the extended hours are a response to “the fantastic level of demand that has been shown.”

Cash fares are capped at a maximum of €3, children under 9 go free and free travel passes are also accepted.

The Anseo bus initiative is designed to make local travel more convenient and accessible.

The Irish History podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, will record a special episode on Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s story on Wednesday, October 15.

Fin Dwyer releases episodes weekly about Ireland’s past and over the last 15 years the show has become one of Ireland’s longest running shows with a massive global audience.

When completed, the podcast will include contributions from a well-known author on the Monsignor, a member of the Monsignor’s family and from the Memorial Society.

Admission is free but it is a ticketed event with limited capacity.

Those interested in attending are advised to email oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com.

This will be one of the final events of the 1925 – 2025 Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Commemorations.

An Post are set to release a commemorative stamp that will be issued on October 23 for worldwide mailing.

The stamp will be available in selected post offices for at least three months.

The third event will occur at the end of the year when The O’Flaherty Memorial Society and Killarney Library host a month-long exhibition on the life story of Hugh O’Flaherty, running from December 15 to January 17, 2026.

More details will be released closer to the date. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial on mission road to mark the anniversary of his death on October 30 and the centenary of his ordination on December 20.

Earlier commemorative events included successful group tour to Rome in March and an O’Flaherty’s Town Trail Walk in August.