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Gardaí seeking witnesses following armed robbery
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THE Garda Regional Support Unit from Cork and Limerick as well as a dog unit is now on the scene as Gardaí continue investigations into an armed robbery on a post office in Waterville.
The raid took place at about 11am this morning and a quantity of cash was stolen during the robbery. The three men involved left the area in a car in the direction of Caherciveen/Killarney.
At approximately 11.15am a report was received of an armed robbery having taken place at Waterville Post Office. Gardaí responding to the incident intercepted a 03D-registered navy blue Mazda car.
The vehicle was pursued and ultimately crashed in the Beaufort area of Killarney. Shots were discharged by Gardaí during the course of the incident. No injuries have been reported.
The offending car was abandoned and the suspected offenders took to the fields on foot. Two men in their 30s have been arrested and are detained at Killarney and Tralee Garda stations under Section 30 of The Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
A third suspect is still being sought.
The incident has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, as is normal practice in situations where it appears that conduct of a member of the Garda Síochána may have resulted in death or serious harm. The Garda Ombudsman has confirmed that it will examine the matter to establish the facts in this regard.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160.
Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition
Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.
His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.
Shronedraugh songwriter Gersemi Witch is set to release her second single, titled ‘The Hawthorn and the Hearth’, on Friday, July 17.
Living in the shadow of the Paps of Anu, the local artist draws her musical inspiration directly from the Kerry landscape, regional folklore, and ancestral traditions. Her work blends contemporary songwriting with themes of local mythology, belonging, and connection to place.
The upcoming release, put out under her own label Gersemi Wearth Witch Records, is described as an atmospheric Irish neo-folk ballad. The track is inspired by the traditional symbolism of the hawthorn tree and the hearthfire, exploring how modern music can connect with ancient land and traditions.
The new single follows her previous release, ‘Beyond Knee-Bent Pews’, which is currently available to stream.
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