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Honda 50 Challenge to tackle four major climbs around Killarney

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A charity Honda 50 motorbike run will take place in Killarney on Sunday, August 17, with riders taking on four of the highest roads in the area.

The 2025 Honda 50 Challenge , also open to 70cc and 90cc models, will see participants travel a route that includes Moll's Gap, Borlin Valley, Tim Healy Pass, and the Gap of Dunloe.
The event starts and finishes in Killarney, with registration from 9am at Sheahans Centra on Muckross Road (Eircode V93 PY80). Departure is scheduled for 11am. Entry is €20 per person.
All proceeds from the event will go to Gaelscoil Faithleann.
Organiser Noel Brosnan is encouraging local riders and supporters to take part or donate. He can be contacted on 087 2340981 for further information.

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All-Female trad supergroup BIIRD announces Gleneagle show

BIIRD, the all-female supergroup redefining Irish traditional music, is set to perform a headline show at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney on May 8, next. The group, which formed last […]

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BIIRD, the all-female supergroup redefining Irish traditional music, is set to perform a headline show at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney on May 8, next.

The group, which formed last year, has rapidly gained attention for its energetic performances and blend of traditional sounds with a modern approach. Since appearing on the Late Late Show in February 2025, BIIRD has sold out every date on its debut Irish and UK tour, including an upgraded show at Vicar Street, all before releasing any music.
This momentum continued with a successful Mainstage performance at the All Together Now festival in front of 15,000 fans. Now signed with Primary Talent, BIIRD is planning extensive tours in Ireland, the UK, and the US for 2026.
BIIRD’s line-up features Lisa Canny on harp, banjo and vocals; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar; Zoran Donohoe on concertina; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth; Aoife Kelly on cello; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle; Hannah Hiemstra on drums; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp.

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Construction of Bohereen na Gabhann relief road to begin by late 2026

Construction on the inner relief road at Bohereen na Gabhann is now anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Kerry County Council. The timeline was confirmed […]

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Construction on the inner relief road at Bohereen na Gabhann is now anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Kerry County Council.

The timeline was confirmed in documents issued at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting after Councillor Niall Kelleher put forward a motion about when the Bohereen na Gabhann link road would be built.
The official Council document  stated that the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the project has been confirmed. Kerry County Council is now progressing through the necessary approval gates as set out in the infrastructure guidelines. The start of construction is “anticipated that this will progress to construction in Q4 2026,” subject to the final approval of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF).
The proposed inner relief road is designed to significantly alleviate traffic congestion in the town centre. It will link New Street and High Street via Bohereen na Gabhann, enabling traffic from New Street to access the top of High Street via Monsignor O’Flaherty Road, effectively bypassing the most congested parts of the town centre.
The project, which was publicly unveiled in January 2022, is a key strategic goal for Killarney. A Council official previously stated that the proposed route “would significantly reduce peak hour traffic flows on High Street and New Road.”

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