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Soul legend Billy Ocean announced for Gleneagle Arena

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Soul legend Billy Ocean announced for Gleneagle Arena

Music icon Billy Ocean is set to perform at the Gleneagle Arena, Killarney, on Thursday, September 17. One of Britain’s most successful recording artists, the singer brings a career spanning decades and a catalogue of global hits to the local stage.

With over 30 million records sold worldwide, Ocean is best known for a string of number-one tracks and timeless pop classics. Fans can expect a set-list featuring staples such as ‘Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)’, ‘Red Light Spells Danger’, ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’, and the chart-topping ‘When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going’.
His contribution to the industry was formally recognised in 2020 when he was awarded an MBE for services to music. His other major accolades include a Grammy Award, an Ivor Novello, and a MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award. His return to the live circuit has been met with critical acclaim, with his performances noted for maintaining the energy and vocal strength of his early career.
Tickets for the Killarney show are priced from €59.85. They go on official sale this Friday, 27 March, at 10 am. Bookings can be made through the venue website at www.gleneaglearena.ie or via the box office.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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