News
4th of July flag raising is new mayor’s first official engagement
By Sean Moriarty
The organising committee of the annual 4th of July Festival marked what should have been the official opening of the event with a low-key flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall today (Sunday).
For the second year in a row the popular festival has been cancelled due to pandemic restrictions.
Instead, the 4th of July Festival committee of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce raised a United States of America flag over the main entrance of the town’s administrative headquarters.
It marked the first official public engagement of newly elected Killarney Municipal District Mayor, Marie Moloney.
“The 4th of July Festival is always a huge celebration in Killarney. We look forward to the day when we can welcome our American friends and visitors back to our town,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.
“We are always delighted and very grateful that they visit our town.”
Cllr Moloney is the second female Mayor of Killarney and follows in the footsteps of Sheila Casey.
Cllr Casey served a mayor on two occasions, in 2003 and 2006, but Cllr Moloney’s election is the first time that a woman has held the top job since Town Councils were abolished and merged with the overall County Council in 2014.
News
Firies fundraiser raffles Electric Bike for Cancer Unit
Firies resident and motorcycle enthusiast Sean Collins has launched a new charity raffle, with an electric bike as the top prize. All proceeds from the draw will go directly to […]
News
Patrick Bergin and Shay Given join Liam O’Connor for St Brendan’s Concert
Musician Liam O’Connor has secured a major coup for his annual concert at St Brendan’s College in Killarney, with international actor Patrick Bergin and Irish soccer legend Shay Given confirmed […]
Firies fundraiser raffles Electric Bike for Cancer Unit
Firies resident and motorcycle enthusiast Sean Collins has launched a new charity raffle, with an electric bike as the top...
Patrick Bergin and Shay Given join Liam O’Connor for St Brendan’s Concert
Musician Liam O’Connor has secured a major coup for his annual concert at St Brendan’s College in Killarney, with international...
Lidl offers vouchers to all Jessies nationwide
Is your name Jessie, Jesy, Jessica, Jesse, Jessi or Jess? If so, you’ve just won a €5 voucher from Lidl. The...
Major developments and key appointments announced at Aghadoe Heights
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa has announced a wide programme of exciting developments, including a series of high-level culinary appointments,...
Musical Society leads tributes to Buckley
The Killarney Musical Society has led the local celebrations following Jessie Buckley’s historic Academy Award win, describing the actress as...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
