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Final Christmas parade an explosion of colour
They may have been disappointed last week when the icy conditions put a halt to the Santa parade - but Saturday night's final outing was nothing short of spectacular.
Parade Director Kate O'Leary getting her marching orders from MC Kieran Healy at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade on Saturday evening. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Nice travel arrangements home after the final Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Volunteers Mary Lyne (left) and Lisa Hegarty at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Volunteer Paul O'Neill helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Volunteer Fiona Carroll leading out Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Wanderwild Festival Volunteers Donal (Dux) O'Donoghue and Claire Tangney taking part at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Volunteers helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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INCOGNITO WE DON'T THINK SO: Cameraman Adrian McCarthy pictured next to MC Kieran Healy was caught trying to livestream Santa Claus at the final Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The Magic of Christmas begins at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The Magic of Christmas begins at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Volunteer John O'Sullivan helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Volunteer Paudie Spillane helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Christmas begins at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators MC Kieran Healy with Dara and Cillian Birchhill. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Parade Director Kate O'Leary getting her marching orders from MC Kieran Healy at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade on Saturday evening. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Nice travel arrangements home after the final Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Volunteers Mary Lyne (left) and Lisa Hegarty at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Volunteer Paul O'Neill helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Volunteer Fiona Carroll leading out Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Wanderwild Festival Volunteers Donal (Dux) O'Donoghue and Claire Tangney taking part at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Volunteers helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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INCOGNITO WE DON'T THINK SO: Cameraman Adrian McCarthy pictured next to MC Kieran Healy was caught trying to livestream Santa Claus at the final Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The Magic of Christmas begins at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The Magic of Christmas begins at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Volunteer John O'Sullivan helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Volunteer Paudie Spillane helping out at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Christmas begins at the Christmas In Killarney Magic Parade in front of thousands of spectators MC Kieran Healy with Dara and Cillian Birchhill. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Thousands - young and old - lined the streets while volunteers were busy behind the scenes as the Disney-style parade dazzled the town.
Children cheered as Disney characters, amazing snow horses, dancers, performers and famous US characters showed off their magic and, of course, Santa Claus himself, was on his stunning reindeer sleigh.
The explosion of colour made it a stunning scene as children spotted Santa Claus for one last time before he hurried back to his North Pole workshop to finish up the last of his special deliveries with his elves.
Remember kids, go to bed early on Christmas Eve!
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
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