Icons of Irish pop culture heading to Gleneagle Arena

Two icons of Irish pop culture are set to share the stage in Killarney this autumn as football legend Roy Keane sits down in conversation with acclaimed author Roddy Doyle.

The duo will take to the stage at Gleneagle Arena for two nights on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19.
Following the success of their bestselling autobiography collaboration, their previous joint live appearances in Dublin and Cork sold out rapidly. The Killarney shows promise an evening of stories, personal insights, and trademark straight-talking conversation from Keane, guided by Doyle.
Tickets for both dates went on sale yesterday morning, Thursday, July 30, via Ticketmaster.ie

CCTV system moves closer to tender

Plans for a long-awaited community-based CCTV system in Killarney town centre have taken a major step forward, with Kerry County Council expected to publish a tender for the project in the coming weeks.

The local authority confirmed that significant groundwork has now been completed, including obtaining approval from An Garda Síochána, completing a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), and finalising technical specifications.
The progress follows an official response in Dáil Éireann to a Parliamentary Question raised by Kerry TD Michael Cahill, who has repeatedly pressed the Minister for Justice and local officials for updates on the long-delayed scheme.
The introduction of modern CCTV is strongly supported by local businesses, residents, and the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce to help deter criminal activity and support Garda policing.
Once the tender process is completed, the installation will move ahead under updated national guidelines for community CCTV schemes.