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Outcry as plaque dedicated to memory of popular Killarney man is damaged

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Examining the damage done to the plaque in memory of Paddy Turner are Enda Walshe, Ann Hartnett, Patricia Buckley and Ann O'Sullivan.

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FRIENDS of popular Killarney man the late Paddy Turner were disgusted this morning to discover a plaque dedicated to his memory was seriously damaged.

Calls by his pals for a memorial to Paddy came to fruition in March when a bench was erected in his name on the top of the High Street Paddy loved so well.

The move had been backed by numerous members of the Killarney Municipal District, and Paddy’s many friends.

But today it was discovered that the plaque, which bore the words immortalised by Paddy, “Nice morning, not a bad morning” and a note stating “This bench is dedicated to the memory of Paddy Turner 1948-2015” was irreparably bent out of shape.

“I know this is an isolated incident and it’s not that Killarney is a bad town for incidents like this, but it’s a fright to God that someone would do this,” said Paddy’s friend Enda Walsh. Ann Hartnett, who works nearby, described the vandalism as the work of “blackguards”.

Paddy was hugely popular and his death in March last year, following a brave battle with illness, prompted an outpouring of tributes.
 


 
Back, Enda Walshe and Ann Hartnett, front, Patricia Buckley and Ann O'Sullivan, examine the damaged plaque.

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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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