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Emphasis on rehab at Kerry Physiotherapy
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Ideally located in the heart of Killarney town, Kerry Physiotherapy provides a wealth of expertise and the very best treatments to help you get back to your best as quickly as possible. Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury or nagging back pain, a hip replacement or post-natal issues, the team at Kerry Physiotherapy are on hand to point you in the right direction. The emphasis is on rehab and helping clients to help themselves, says chartered physiotherapist Ruth Allen.
“It’s not just about coming in and getting a loosening out,” she explains. “Yes, we’ll assess you and we’ll do some manual therapy but I’m not going to do that for the next six months. What we want to do is identify problems and then address them, and the best way of addressing weaknesses is by strengthening. We’ll give you exercises to do, be it stretching or yoga, and try to get you into the gym.
“We work closely with personal trainers. Myself and Bobby from Peak Performance do a movement therapy clinic once a month where we deal with some sort of problem, such as back pain, hamstring problems and shoulder pain. I talk about what we do from a physio’s perspective and then we bring you through to the gym where you get supervised strength and conditioning tips.”
Ruth and her team, which also includes chartered physiotherapist Kieran O’Shea, athletic therapist Cillian Fitzgerald and women’s pelvic health specialist Fiona Healy O’Connor, are all about encouraging you to maintain your active lifestyle.
“I’d be very slow to tell someone that they couldn’t play a football match, unless they really couldn’t,” Ruth says. “If you pull your hamstring, for example, you can’t run, so you can’t do it. But we definitely try to facilitate patients as much as possible to partake in their activity. I guess the fact that we’ve got such experience in sport as well, that obviously helps.”
Ruth is currently in her third year working with the Kerry juniors having previously been part of the Kerry senior set-up for two years, as well as the U-21 set-up for three years. She has also done physio for a host of GAA clubs around the county including Spa, Dr Crokes, Glenflesk, Kilcummin and Dromid, while Kieran O’Shea has also worked with the Kerry minors for a couple of years.
Kerry Physiotherapy is the only clinic in Kerry that offers shockwave therapy, which is a novel form of treating tendons and heel spurs. “It’s really, really effective with heel spurs and plantar faciitis. It tries to stimulate the tendon to push through the processes of healing and inflammation,” Ruth explains.
The modern facility, which is located above Sewell’s Pharmacy on New Street, has separate treatment rooms allowing multiple patients to be treated at once. Office Manager Gemma Eames is on hand to make sure the whole operation runs as smoothly as possible and there is always someone on hand to take calls at reception.
For more information or to book an appointment, visit kerryphysiotherapy.ie, call 064-6670960 or email info@kerryphysiotherapy.ie.
Town encouraged to wear bright colours for Kevin
The town of Killarney was encouraged to wear its brightest colours this week to honour the memory of one of its most beloved sons following the sudden and unexpected passing of Kevin Looney on Tuesday.
A familiar sight walking the streets of Killarney and his adopted home of Tralee alongside his wife Katie, Kevin was widely known for his bright personality, athletic talent, and involvement with local sports organisations.
A gifted athlete and dedicated leader, Kevin served for many years as captain of the Kerry Stars Special Olympics basketball team, leading the side to back-to-back tournament victories in Little Island, Cork, in 2023. Beyond his success on the court, he was a talented runner with an 18-minute 5k record, a keen soccer player with ambitions for Kerry FC, and a head designer who created custom sports gear for his clubs.
Tributes have poured in for the young man, whose kindness, dedication, and enthusiasm left a lasting mark on teammates, coaches, and the wider community.
Kevin is survived by his wife Katie, his mother Carmel, his sisters Selina, Carmel-Ann, and Frankie, his brothers Darren and Tommy-Dan, his granddad Dan McCarthy, and his nephews Sean, Noah, and Theo, along with his extended family, neighbours, and friends.
His removal took place on Thursday evening at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney. Funeral mass takes place this morning, Friday, at 10am at St Mary’s Cathedral, with burial afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.
Mourners attending the service have been asked to wear bright colours in Kevin’s memory. Family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if desired, to Epilepsy Ireland.
Killarney National Park Autumn Talks up and running
Following a successful opening presentation by award-winning photographer James Crombie on the mesmerising starling murmuration’s of Lough Ennell, the 38th annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talks Series continues next week with a focus on Irish biodiversity.
The lineup for Thursday, October 15, features guest speaker Professor Grace McCormack of University College Galway, who will present a talk on “The Importance of Native Honeybees and Other Pollinators and Current Threats to Their Survival”.
Prof. McCormack’s address will explore the vital role native bees play in local ecosystems, the environmental pressures threatening their populations, and the conservation efforts required to ensure their survival.
Last night’s (October 8) opening talk, saw Inpho Sports Photography staff photographer James Crombie kick off the six-week series.
Crombie, named Irish Press Photographer of the Year in 2021, 2022, and 2025, shared the story behind his famous images documenting Westmeath’s starling displays, which reached millions of viewers worldwide.
The Autumn Talks Series runs weekly for six weeks in the Killarney House Auditorium (V93 HE3C) at 8.00pm. Admission is free, though seating is limited. All presentations are also live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page.
MESMERISING NATURE: Multi-award-winning photographer James Crombie, who opened the 38th annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talks Series with a presentation on his famous starling murmuration photographs.
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