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Killarney festivals secure funding boost for 2026 season
Several of Killarney’s most popular annual events are set to benefit from a new round of financial support following the allocation of the Kerry County Council Festival and Participative Events funding for 2026.
Among the successful applicants is the rebranded Killarney Summer Festival, which received an allocation of €1,546.
While the full schedule of events has yet to be officially unveiled, a spokesperson for the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce indicated that the festival will provide a significant draw during the peak season.
They stated that the public can look forward to a programme running throughout June and July featuring lively parades, live music, entertainment, and movies in the park.
The Chamber expects the full programme to launch shortly, promising family fun and activities that cater to all ages.
The funding spread also highlights the diversity of Killarney’s event calendar, ranging from elite sporting competitions to international cultural showcases. The Kerry Way Ultra was awarded €1,596 to support its endurance race, while the Kerry International Film Festival secured €1,900 as it prepares for its October schedule.
Outdoor enthusiasts will also see the benefit of €1,343 allocated to the Kerry Festival of Orienteering.
In addition to the summer and autumn highlights, the winter season has been considered with €1,495 granted to the Christmas in Killarney festival.
This funding will assist in the coordination of the town’s seasonal celebrations and parades which have become a staple for local families and visitors alike.
GoSafe cameras live at Farranfore level crossing next week
Automated speed cameras at the Farranfore rail level crossing will become fully operational next Wednesday, September 30, as part of a national push to improve safety at railway intersections.
The GoSafe system at crossing XT 131 will monitor passing traffic and automatically log speed violations. Under the enforcement rules, motorists caught exceeding the speed limit through the crossing face an automatic €160 fine and three penalty points. Drivers who break the red warning lights face an €80 fine and three penalty points.
The installation follows an initial announcement in June by Iarnród Éireann, An Garda Síochána, and the Road Safety Authority to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day.
The automated infrastructure was previously piloted at the Merrion Gates in Dublin to deter dangerous driving and protect rail barriers.
A similar camera system planned for the Minish level crossing outside Killarney is expected to go live shortly after the Farranfore setup is up and running.
HARVEST TIME: Service users Andrew Alade and Jessica O’Connell from the Kerry Parents and Friends Association (KPFA) proudly displaying the results of their spring vegetable planting in Kilcummin. Included in the photo are Sheila O’Sullivan (Kilcummin Looking Good), Helen Moynihan (Kilcummin Looking Good), Catriona Maloney Johnson (KPFA), Jessica O’Connell (KPFA), Batt Stewart Healy (KPFA), and Andrew Alade (KPFA). Photo: Patricia O’Mahony
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