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Christmas magic begins as Santa arrives in Killarney

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2 years ago

28 November 2022

Grace O'Hare pictured with her dad Conor has the best position in the town to watch Santa Claus arriving for the annual Christmas in Killarney lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Parade safety steward Marie Brosnan-Leahy getting into Christmas spirit for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Monastery Boys National School pupils taking part in the annual Christmas in Killarney parade in the town with the switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Sam Maguire took pride of place and centre stage in Killarney for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Killarney Municipal District Area Councillors Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan Cllr Donal Grady Cathaoirleach Killarney Municipal District Cllr John O'Donoghue Cllr Brendan Cronin Cllr Marie Moloney getting into the atmosphere in Killarney for the annual Christmas in the town with the switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The magic begins in Killarney for the annual Christmas in the town with the switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ARRIVAL: Santa Claus pictured arriving in Killarney for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

You better watch out Santa Claus is arriving in Killarney for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The magic begins for the Patterson family Alex Irene Catherine and Robert in Killarney for the switching on of the Christmas lights and Christmas magic parade on Saturday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

He came dashing through the town on Saturday night and packed streets greeted him with huge excitement.

Yes, that's right - Santa Claus took some time out of his very busy schedule and arrived to town for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights and magic parade.

The streets were lined with children and their families and they'd huge smiles on their faces when they spotted the man in the red coat making his way around the town on the colourful float.

Grace O'Hare was pictured with her dad Conor - she had the best seat in the town to watch Santa Claus as she was perched high on her dad's shoulders.

It was the same for the Patterson family, Alex, Irene, Catherine and Robert, while Parade safety steward, Marie Brosnan-Leahy, was on hand to make sure everything went off OK.

Killarney Municipal District Councillors, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, Cllr Donal Grady, Cathaoirleach Killarney Municipal District Cllr John O'Donoghue, Cllr Brendan Cronin, Cllr Marie Moloney, also enjoyed the occasion while the Sam Maguire took pride of place and centre stage in Killarney for the annual fun filled event.

And while he was in town Santa took some time off to have a chat with Killarney Advertiser columnist Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan - check it out on page 14 of this week's edition.

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Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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