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Second summer parade lights up the town
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Cathaoirleach Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John O'Donoghue with his daughter Stacey, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Cathaoirleach Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John O'Donoghue with his daughter Stacey, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Johnny McGuire meeting Kara Newport, CEO and President, Filoli Country House in California, historical residence of William Bourn who was former owner of Muckross House and Gardens, and whose gardens and house were inspired by Muckross, also included is Vernon Newport. At the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ciara O'Carroll, in full character mode at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Mairead Kerrisk, stewarding at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Johnny McGuire meeting Kara Newport, CEO and President, Filoli Country House in California, historical residence of William Bourn who was former owner of Muckross House and Gardens, and whose gardens and house were inspired by Muckross, also included is Vernon Newport. At the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Liz Galwey, Tara Fleming, Mollie, Amber Galwey, Paddy Fleming andPaudie Fleming, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ciara O'Carroll, in full character mode at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
The Edwards family, Shane, Josh, Sophia and Patricia, with friends John Doyle and his son Tomás, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Chairperson Muckross House Trustees, Bernadette Randles, meeting Kara Newport, CEO and President, Filoli Country House in California, historical residence of William Bourn who was former owner of Muckross House and Gardens, and whose gardens and house were inspired by Muckross, also included is Vernon Newport. At the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Resident Festival Driver Sean Buckley, enjoying his stint at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Creating a colourful atmosphere at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Mairead Kerrisk, stewarding at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Cathaoirleach Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John O'Donoghue with his daughter Stacey, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Chairperson Muckross House Trustees, Bernadette Randles, meeting Kara Newport, CEO and President, Filoli Country House in California, historical residence of William Bourn who was former owner of Muckross House and Gardens, and whose gardens and house were inspired by Muckross, also included is Vernon Newport. At the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Johnny McGuire meeting Kara Newport, CEO and President, Filoli Country House in California, historical residence of William Bourn who was former owner of Muckross House and Gardens, and whose gardens and house were inspired by Muckross, also included is Vernon Newport. At the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ciara O'Carroll, in full character mode at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Eamon Mulvhill, Killorglin Pipe Band, performing at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ciara O'Carroll, in full character mode at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Cathaoirleach Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John O'Donoghue with his daughter Stacey, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Johnny McGuire meeting Kara Newport, CEO and President, Filoli Country House in California, historical residence of William Bourn who was former owner of Muckross House and Gardens, and whose gardens and house were inspired by Muckross, also included is Vernon Newport. At the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Liz Galwey, Tara Fleming, Mollie, Amber Galwey, Paddy Fleming andPaudie Fleming, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
The Edwards family, Shane, Josh, Sophia and Patricia, with friends John Doyle and his son Tomás, at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Resident Festival Driver Sean Buckley, enjoying his stint at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Ukranian Dancers getting into Michael Jackson vibe at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Eamon Mulvhill, Killorglin Pipe Band, performing at the Summer in Killarney Festival Parade in Killarney town, curated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC
Second summer parade lights up the town
Locals and visitors turned out in force on Monday night for the second street parade of the new Summer in Killarney Festival.
The parade featured local dance groups, marching bands, floats, and street performers as it made its way through the town centre. It forms part of a month-long festival schedule running alongside seasonal events including the Killarney Races, the Killarney Regatta, and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, the festival is supported by Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, the NPWS, and Heineken. Events continue throughout the month, concluding with an outdoor cinema night and SPIN South West DJ set at Killarney House.
Photos by Valerie O’Sullivan
OPINION: Show your Kerry pride by buying local
As the build-up to the big match heats up, green and gold gear is popping up everywhere across Killarney.
While the buzz is great, where you buy your match-day merchandise matters.
Temporary street vendors setting up on footpaths might add a bit of colour, but they give nothing back once the match is over. Buying your jerseys, flags, and scarves from established Killarney shops ensures your money stays in the local economy.
Local businesses support our town all year round. They pay rates, employ local staff, and sponsor local sports clubs, schools, and community groups whenever asked. When our teams need backing, local traders step up. Street stalls simply take their cash and leave.
Shopping in Killarney town centre protects local jobs and keeps our streets active. The pride we show for the Kerry jersey should match the support we give to the businesses keeping our town going.
Before heading off to back the Kingdom, support the local shops that support Killarney every day of the year. Buy local and keep the benefits at home.
Fans urged to leave points on field
Kerry fans travelling to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Senior Football Final on Sunday, are being urged to keep road safety as their top priority and leave the penalties and points to the players on the pitch.
With thousands of supporters set to travel hundreds of kilometres by car, bus, train, and plane for the showdown between Kerry and Mayo, Kerry and Mayo County Councils have joined forces to roll out a joint road safety campaign.
The initiative features a GAA-inspired advert for local radio and social media. The campaign highlights that while speed and impact play a key role for a footballer on the pitch, the consequences of speed behind the wheel carry a very different and dangerous outcome. Both local authorities emphasize that road safety is a team effort, ensuring everyone arrives safely to enjoy the match and returns home without incident.
Kerry County Council’s Road Safety Officer, Declan Keogh, warned of the need for vigilance during the long journey to Dublin.
“There will be a lot of excitement and distractions on the journeys to Croke Park. We are asking motorists to stay focused, keep their eye on the road and ensure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt. Long journeys can be tiring for drivers, so short breaks should be factored into the journey plan. Whether celebrating or commiserating after the game, drivers should never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Staying safe on the road is the main goal.”
Supporters on both sides are being reminded that regardless of the result on the pitch, making safe decisions on the road ensures a winning outcome for everyone
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