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Colin’s seventh novel to be published in May

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By Sean Moriarty

An award-winning Killarney writer’s seventh novel will be published in May.

Colin O’Sullivan is a teacher of English to Junior High and Senior High School students in Aomori, Honshu - the largest and most populous island in Japan.

A native of Ardshanavooly, Colin’s short fiction and poetry have been published in various print and online anthologies and magazines.

His first novel, ‘Killarney Blues’, won the prestigious 'Prix Mystère de la critique' in France.

Apple TV has adapted his sixth novel ‘The Dark Manual’ and the 10-episode series will stream worldwide in the autumn.

“I visited the set [Sunny TV] in November 2022 with my wife Yuki and we got the whole VIP experience from Apple and A24, the production company. We got to meet some of the stars, including Rashida Jones, and they all were utterly charming and down to earth. Also, we met with Irish director Dearbhla Walsh as she directed it. It's a mixture of English and Japanese and will stream worldwide.”

Colin’s parents are Betty and Pa O’Sullivan, both now retired in Woodlawn and well-known in Killarney where they ran the very successful Safe Hands Dry Cleaning service at Michael Collins’ Place, now the Shire bar and coffee shop.

While thousands of kilometres away from his native Killarney he published his first novel ‘Killarney Blues’ in 2013 about his boyhood memories of the Killarney Jarveys.

“Part of the joy of writing my debut novel was the process of imagining and recollecting Killarney. It's the only novel where I mention actual place names. So, for example, when I was writing Port Road I was naturally seeing it in the mind's eye and delighting in it. The Jarveys were of course an inspiration, I think primarily because of their uniqueness. You don't get them in any other town, hardly in any other country.”

A title name and publication date for his seventh book have yet to be announced ahead of this May publication.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

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

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 […]

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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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