A pair of impatient pets in Killarney have become the world’s most famous motorists this week after a video of their High Street antics surpassed 20 million views across social media platforms.

The footage, which captured one dog repeatedly honking the car horn while the other looked on like a concerned passenger, has charmed audiences from Kerry to Kentucky.
The clip was even picked up by CBS Evening News, which has 2.9 million followers on its Facebook page alone.
The global phenomenon was captured from two different angles by local residents. John Galvin, from Glenflesk, and Killarney-based Natalia Eismont both filmed the scene separately, unaware that their videography would soon be broadcast on major US television networks.
For Natalia the success of the video is about more than just a light-hearted moment.
She is a Ukrainian migrant living in Killarney and works as an advocate for her community.
“You write about serious things, and then you randomly film two dogs honking for their owner,” Natalia said. “Next thing you know, it’s going viral all over the world. Honestly, this might be the cutest thing I’ve ever posted. Sometimes we all just need something light and good.”

Killarney singer and pianist Ben Quinlan is set to launch his latest Irish album with a special concert in Newmarket, County Cork, this August.

The former X Factor contestant and winner of Ireland’s Alternative Eurovision has titled the event “A Night to Remember.”

The concert will take place on Saturday, August 22, at An Cultúrlann, in his grandparents’ hometown.

Quinlan recently returned from a major international tour across the Netherlands with the Celtic Steps show.

His upcoming performance will feature a mix of traditional and modern Irish music, covering artists from Thomas Moore and the Wolfe Tones to Kingfishr.

The setlist will also include crooner classics from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Michael Bublé.

“I’m launching my new album in my grandparents’ hometown and I’m hoping it will be a successful night,” said Quinlan, who performs professionally on the grand piano.
Doors at An Cultúrlann open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm. Tickets are priced at €20 and the night will serve as the official launch for his new CD.