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Daniel to be guest of honour at Looking Good Awards

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7 years ago

3 August 2018

Killarney Looking Good have announced Daniel O’Donnell as the guest of honour for the Killarney Looking Good Awards which will take place in Scotts Street next Friday, August 10 at 5pm.

The awards always draw a big crowd but this year it’s safe to say that organisers are expecting a bumper crowd with the addition of the Irish country music superstar to the bill!

Killarney has been looking amazing with all the work the locals and businesses have been putting in to their properties and homes over the last few months. Killarney Advertiser are delighted to be able to exclusively announce the winners!

Killarney Looking Good Winners 2018

Best Commercial Premises The Laurels

Best Newly Painted Premises C. Healy

Best Public House The Shire

Best Hotel International Hotel

Best Restaurant Lord Kenmares

Green Hospitality Award Brehon Hotel

Restoration Award Black Sheep Hostel

Best Signage Splash Designs

Best Guesthouse Old Weir Lodge

Best Private Residence 8 Monastery Gardens

Best Estate Countess Grove

Best Roadside Garden Mar Lodge, St Annes Road

Award for Floral Display Killarney Brewing Company

Best School St Oliver’s National School

Most Improved Premises 40 High Street

Bio-Diversity Award KASI Garden

Volunteer Award Sherry Jimoh

Junior Volunteer Award Annie Vogel

Pride of Place Oakwood Retirement Village

Best Kept Public Building Killarney Fire Station

Bee Friendly Planting Award Killarney House & Gardens

Highly Commended Garden

a. 2 Pinewood

b. 6 Port Road

c. 172 Ballyspillane

The work will continue on Monday at 6.30pm at the bottom of Pike Hill. All volunteers welcome!

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Memory Tree returns to Holy Cross for Christmas season

The annual Killarney Memory Tree will once again illuminate the town this Christmas season, Holy Cross Mercy National School has confirmed. The initiative is a vital fundraiser for the school, […]

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1 hour ago

14 November 2025

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The annual Killarney Memory Tree will once again illuminate the town this Christmas season, Holy Cross Mercy National School has confirmed.

The initiative is a vital fundraiser for the school, and organisers have thanked the public for their t support in previous years.

The lights on the Memory Tree will be lit throughout the Christmas period to commemorate loved ones.
To officially mark the start of the fundraiser, the ‘Switch On’ ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 2, at 7 pm.
The event will feature prayers led by Fr Vitalis Barasa, along with festive carols by candlelight. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

In addition to the lighting ceremony, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all those being commemorated by the Memory Tree.
Mass will take place on Tuesday, December 16, at 1:10 pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
The Memory Tree will remain lit nightly throughout the Christmas season until January 6, the Feast of The Epiphany.

Lights for the Memory Tree can be purchased from the staff and pupils of Holy Cross Mercy School, or directly from the School Office located on New Road.

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Festive Foodie Guide 2025

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5 hours ago

14 November 2025

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KA FESTIVE FOODIE GUIDE 2025 Download

Our incredible 2025 Festive Foodie Guide is now live. Take a look at some of the incredible dining options we have in Killarney. The list is endless!

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