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Council outdoor staff the real key to success

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Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has congratulated everybody involved in the successful Tidy Towns campaign which resulted in a gold medal winning performance and secured the Kerry county award, despite stiff opposition

Killarney was awarded a total of 384 marks which was an impressive nine more than last year when the town was declared Ireland’s tidiest large town.

This year it gained additional points for tidiness and litter control, community involvement, streetscape and public places, green spaces, landscaping and sustainability as well as in the categories for residential areas, approach roads, streets and lanes.

Chamber Co-President, Johnny McGuire, a long-time Tidy Towns stalwart, said the success was a personal triumph for Killarney Municipal District Council’s outdoor staff who lead by example and set an incredible standard every year.

“Their wholehearted commitment and dedication is the key to Killarney’s success and we thank them, most sincerely, for everything that they do,” Mr McGuire said.

“While they will be delighted with the gold medal, they will undoubtedly be a little disappointed that Killarney didn’t win the coveted overall award for the second time but that day will come too,” he said.

The Chamber Co-President also thanked the council management and staff and the elected members who spearhead the Tidy Towns effort every year and he praised them for the great enthusiasm and foresight they show when preparing and presenting Killarney in the best possible light.
Mr McGuire also thanked the Tidy Towns volunteers who turn out day after day to ensure the town is looking its best.
“Where would we be without the dedicated volunteers? The effort they make is magnificent and Killarney owes them an enormous debt of gratitude for their admirable sense of civic pride,” he said.

Mr McGuire said the reintroduction of the Killarney Looking Good Competition in 2023 brought renewed enthusiasm and a great focus to the Tidy Towns campaign and the strong performance at a national level this year and last can be attributed to the exceptionally high standard set by the Looking Good event.

He added that the spirit of the late Fr Michael Murphy and Yvonne Quill, true Tidy Towns champions, lives on in Killarney and the sense of community pride they had is stronger than ever.

“I have never heard so many people, locals as well as visitors, saying that they have never seen Killarney looking so good so to everybody involved, the Chamber of Tourism and Commerce says thank you and feel free to take a well-deserved bow,” he added.

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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