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Ministerial update sought on Killarney House

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At the preview opening of Killarney House & Gardens are Reverend Simon Lumby, and Christel Nolke, dressed up as Lord and Lady Kenmare. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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Reverend Simon Lumby, and Christel Nolke, dressed up as Lord and Lady Kenmare at the preview opening of Killarney House in April. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

At the preview opening of Killarney House & Gardens are Reverend Simon Lumby, and Christel Nolke, dressed up as Lord and Lady Kenmare. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

KILLARNEY HOUSE is in the limelight again as local senator Paul Coghlan is seeking details as to plans for its future. Senator Coghlan, Fine Gael, has asked the Minister for Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, to clarify her plans for the future of Killarney House.

The Killarney senator said: “In November 2015, Minister Humphreys launched the Action Plan for historic houses in private ownership. The plan contains nine actions aimed at securing these historic properties on a sustainable footing into the future."

“I have now asked Minister Humphreys to provide me with a full update on Killarney House in the Seanad. I have specifically asked for a time frame as to when it will be open to the public and also if it will commemorate the previous owners, namely the Browne and McShain families.

The action plan for historic houses in private ownership focuses on ways to strengthen links with local communities and local authorities; the development of visitor programmes; boosting marketing and tourism opportunities and improving links between historic houses and the educational sector, added Senator Coghlan.

“Killarney House has real potential to become an excellent tourist attraction for the town of Killarney,” he said. “It’s vital that Killarney House is placed at the top of the Action Plan for historic houses as we need movement on this project. I have no doubt that the Minister will provide a full update on her plans for Killarney House following a debate that I have tabled in the Seanad, and I look forward to working with her in securing the future of this wonderful amenity.”
 


 
Reverend Simon Lumby, and Christel Nolke, dressed up as Lord and Lady Kenmare at the preview opening of Killarney House in April.
PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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Gardai confirm person of interest “has left jurisdiction” in Killarney murder case

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Person of interest leaves jurisdiction in Killarney murder case

Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have confirmed that a person of interest left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the discovery of the body.

An Garda Síochána are currently engaging with international law enforcement partners as part of the ongoing investigation into the death at a domestic residence on Muckross Road. The murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division, with assistance from national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

The scene at Muckross Road remains preserved today, and the technical examination is continuing.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In particular, anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between 11pm on July 6 and 5am on July 7, and who may have camera, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the investigation team.

Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition


Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.

His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.

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