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Death of Killarney National Park’s “Dog Ranger”
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There was sadness at the news of the death of Oscar the “Dog Ranger” who has been an important part of the Killarney National Park team for the past 15 years.
Oscar, who was deaf, died on Wednesday last (June 12), after he was hit by a car.
Oscar was always on duty with his beloved Peter O'Toole and every day was an adventure, Margaret O'Regan Killarney National Park, explained.
“He loved bluebells and wild garlic in spring, boating trips on hot summer days with the wind in his face as he stood proudly on the bow of the boat on the Lakes of Killarney .... in Autumn it was the season for the 'Rut' and he could be heard barking back at the largest of stags,” she said.
“In the snowy winter he loved nothing better than hitting the high places to play in the white wonderland of the hills. Oscar did not care much for the rain in Killarney and would pretend to be asleep in the passenger seat many a time to avoid getting out. Peter and Oscar were the perfect team and the most photographed dog in our beautiful park.
Peter O’Toole paid tribute to his beloved Oscar online this week.
“He was accidentally killed this evening and the only consolation is that he did not suffer. He will always be fondly remembered by me and the rest of my family.”
Staff and customers at Muckross Garden Centre have raised a total of €12,500 for the Kerry Cancer Support Group through donations made at their miniature Christmas village.
The popular festive display, located in the Muckross Garden Restaurant, drew significant crowds and contributions over Christmas.
The Kerry Cancer Support Group, established in 2007, provides a vital service through its Health Link Transport. Since 2010, the charity has offered free transport to cancer patients across Kerry, West Cork, and West Limerick, ensuring they can attend essential treatment at hospitals in Cork and Limerick.
The donation will go directly towards maintaining these transport services, which rely heavily on community fundraising to remain free for service users.
Lions Club to host scrap metal collection for CUH Children’s Cancer Unit
Killarney Lions Club has issued a reminder that its 2026 scrap metal collection takes place this Saturday, March 28, at Killarney Racecourse.
Organised in partnership with KWD Recycling, the event will raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH).
The collection will run from 9am to 4pm. Members of the public are encouraged to donate non-ferrous scrap metals, including aluminium, copper, brass, zinc, and stainless steel. Organisers have noted that “white goods” such as fridges, cookers, and washing machines cannot be accepted at this event.
“Our scrap collection went really well last year, so we’re looking forward to as many people as possible making a donation again this year,” said Killarney Lions Club President, Jason Higgins.
All proceeds from the recycled metal will go towards improving facilities for families using the essential services at the CUH Children’s Cancer Unit. The Killarney Lions Club continues to support various local groups and individuals through such fundraising efforts and voluntary activities.
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