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Free Christmas parking announced for Killarney town
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By Sean Moriarty
Three town centre car parks will offer free all day parking in Killarney in the run up Christmas. In addition, other car parks will be free during certain hours – mainly to prevent town centre workers from monopolising parking spaces all day.
Last week, as reported in the Killarney Advertiser, Killarney Municipal District said it would announce details of its Christmas parking arrangements within a week.
That promise was honoured, when on Wednesday, Mayor Brendan Cronin announced the 2020 Christmas arrangements in the town.
Parking arrangements include; free parking from 8.30am-11am in the Glebe car park and Upper New Street car park. Free parking from 8.30am-1pm in Fair Hill car park and New Street Lower car park. Free parking from 4pm-6.30pm at New Street Lower car park, and free parking all day at the Lewis Road car park, High Street car park and Rock Road car park.
Cllr Cronin said that it is vital for the local economy at this challenging time that everyone supports local businesses this Christmas.
“Many shops and retailers are offering an online or delivery service at present so I am urging everyone to support local jobs by spending locally this Christmas," he said.
Jordan Lee selected for Ireland’s Para Athletics relay team
Killarney Valley AC has celebrated another historic milestone following the selection of international Paralympic athlete Jordan Lee for Team Ireland’s first-ever Para Athletics 4x100m Universal Relay squad.
The selection marks a landmark step for Irish Para Athletics, with the newly formed team focusing its long-term sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Jordan, a high-jump specialist, has recently added the shot putt to his competitive disciplines, and his performance through recent trials secured his place in this groundbreaking relay unit.
The Universal Relay is a unique event in Para Athletics, featuring athletes from different impairment groups competing together. Everyone at KVAC and across the town has extended their best wishes to Jordan as he prepares to represent Ireland on the global stage.
KIFF Film Club to screen Gerry Adams documentary
The Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) Film Club continues its monthly series next week with a screening of the award-winning documentary, Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man.
The screening will take place on Wednesday, April 22, at 8:00pm at Cinema Killarney. Supported by Screen Ireland, the film club aims to bring modern Irish cinema to local audiences in a relaxed and social environment.
Directed by Trisha Ziff and winner of the Best International Documentary award at the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh, the film offers an intimate and uncensored portrait of the former Sinn Féin leader. Filmed over five years, it traces his journey from a teenage activist in Belfast to a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, featuring previously unseen archival footage and personal reflections.
Jordan Lee selected for Ireland’s Para Athletics relay team
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