Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

Killarney Christmas Markets are in full swing at the Outlet Centre, running every Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm in the lead-up to Christmas, providing a vital platform for local makers and small businesses.

The market was co-founded by Killarney residents Claire Lyne and Laura Corlett.
Ms Lyne’s initial inspiration for the markets came after she began soap and candle making herself and realised there was nowhere locally for her to sell her products.
She and Ms. Corlett subsequently launched the venture together, with Ms Corlett handling marketing and Ms Lyne managing emails and vendor relations.
The market has a strong personal connection for Ms Lyne, whose own business is named Solzie Skincare & Candles.
She is a holistic therapist who loves natural and essential oils and named her brand after her mother’s nickname for her.

She said that she learned everything about skincare from her mother, who passed away in 1995, and wanted to keep her memory with her in her business.
The markets bring together a vibrant mix of local makers, artists, and crafters. Visitors can find a wide variety of stalls featuring handmade gifts, festive décor, natural skincare, jewellery, woodcraft, toys, and seasonal treats.
The organisers stated that their goal has always been “to support local businesses and create a space where the community can come together, shop local, and enjoy the magic of Christmas.Every purchase made at our markets directly supports a local family, a dream, or a small business trying to grow.”