The O’Leary brothers, performing as The Three O’s Male Vocal Group, have raised €1,055 for the MS South Kerry Branch following their annual Christmas concert.

The event, held on December 23 marked over a decade of continuous support from the brothers for the charity.
Derek, Karl, and Conor O’Leary started the tradition to honour the memory of their late mother, who lived with Multiple Sclerosis for nearly 30 years before passing away in 2011. The brothers organised the event as a way to thank the MS South Kerry Branch for the support provided to their mother and family throughout her illness.
“The MS South Kerry Branch were always there for our mother and for us,” said Derek. “By running this event every year, we hope we can give back in some small way and help other families going through the same struggles we once did”.
The funds raised will assist the South Kerry Branch in providing vital services, including therapy, transport assistance, and respite care for local families living with MS. The brothers expressed their gratitude to the local community for their continued generosity over the last ten years.

O’Callaghan Coaches makes best workplaces list for time

Killarney-based O’Callaghan Coaches has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland for 2026.

The announcement was made at the 24th annual Great Place to Work Awards held on Wednesday of this week.
This marks the third year in a row that the company has secured a spot on the prestigious national list.
The firm was ranked as the second-best small workplace in the country, standing out among 120 organisations from various industries.
The ranking is based entirely on anonymous feedback from employees regarding their daily work experience, covering areas such as trust, respect, and camaraderie.
Philip O’Callaghan, Director of O’Callaghan Coaches, attended the ceremony alongside General Manager Johannes Horn.
Speaking after the event, Mr O’Callaghan said it was a privilege to represent the team and credited the staff for the company’s continued success. He noted that the award reflects the dedication of the fantastic people who make up the business.
O’Callaghan Coaches is a long-standing family business in Killarney, providing a wide range of luxury transportation services. Their operations include high-specification coach hire and chauffeuring for airport transfers, golf tours, and sightseeing across Ireland. The company also operates an extensive holiday programme with trips throughout the UK and Europe, as well as a selection of no-fly cruises.
Other Killarney firms making the grade this year include the iNUA Hotel Group, which counts the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa among its portfolio and marks their first year being named on the prestigious list.
The Gleneagle Hotel has also been recognised, securing its place as one of the best large workplaces in Ireland for the second year running.
The Killarney Advertiser will have a full, in-depth report on all our local winners next week’s issue.