Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

Killarney Camera Club has launched its new season with a packed schedule of meetings, workshops, competitions and outings.

The club, which welcomes photographers of all levels, meets every second Thursday at 7.30pm in the Anam Arts Centre.

The first competition of the season took place recently, and congratulations go to Ann Kelly, who took first place in both the Novice and Unrestricted categories with her striking photograph “Batik Lesson.”

The image captures two women in Vietnam demonstrating the traditional batik-making process, where molten wax is used to create patterns on fabric before dyeing.

Ann explained that the photo was taken in Cat Cat village, Sapa, Vietnam. “The older woman is wearing the traditional dress of the Black H’mong people, which she made herself from flax grown locally,” Ann said. “She’s showing the process of dyeing fabric using wax, a skill passed down through generations.”

The judges praised Ann’s image for its strong composition, warm tones, and cultural detail.

Anyone interested in photography is invited to come along or visit the club’s website at killarneycameraclub.ie for more details.