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Hotel staff rewarded after busy summer season 

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There was plenty of feel-good cheer as hotel employees were joined by their families for an end of summer garden party on Sunday.

Timmy Looney Sheila and Sean McAllister pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Conor Alexandra and Ollie Collins and Ellie Roche pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Jerry and Martina O'Leary Gerard Carmody and Kathleen Bhuiyan pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Michael Katy and Sophie Jacobi pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Mariusz Nowaczyk Katarzyna Iwanicka and Hanna pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Mike Anne and Rebecca O'Sullivan pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Marco Sarac Jasmin Feorle Elena Riedmann Eileen Forster Lina Metzler Vivan Caehringer Elizabeth Ritter Marinela Murat and Gustavo Copio pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Jessica Bell Marilyn O'Leary Sophie Jacobi Emma Griffin Kayla Byrne Brian Courtney Aisling Davis Katie O'Sullivan and Shauna Davis pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Kamile Layla and Indy Lyne pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Damian Paulina Laura and Luzanna Ciupka having fun at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Martina O'Leary Michael Jacobi and Kathleen Bhuiyan pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Alan Corey and Bridget O'Sullivan joined their colleagues at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Donal Mangan Danielle Medved Goran Dijakdvic Natasa Stobakovic and Anastasia Pejakovic pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Regina Palfi Tunde Palfine Ethan Sibanda and Craig SIbanda pictured at the Great Southern Killarney staff and families barbeque in Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

The event, which included staff from the Great Southern and Killarney Royal, was hosted in the Events Centre and beautiful gardens of the Great Southern as a reward for all their hard work over an extremely busy summer season.

Staff were treated to a host of delicious delicacies and special appearances by local singer Cathal O’Flaherty and treats from Shake Waffle & Roll rounded off a great day for the team.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome our team and their families as a thank you after a busy summer season,” event host and Hayfield Family Collection Managing Director, Michael Jacobi, said.

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Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins

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Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins


Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.


The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.

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Kerry Airport CEO addresses chamber luncheon

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Kerry Airport chief executive Adrian Neilan addressed local business leaders at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce luncheon at the Killarney Heights Hotel.

Mr Neilan outlined the airport’s strategy, focusing on regional connectivity, customer experience, safety, and financial strength.

He noted that regional road, rail, and air links remain vital for residents, local businesses, and the tourism sector.


Addressing route development, Mr Neilan explained that airlines look closely at load factor alongside overall passenger volume.

In July, select Kerry routes achieved load factors of up to 99 per cent.

The airport currently has six confirmed meetings scheduled with prospective carriers to discuss further expansion.


Kerry Airport recorded its busiest year on record in 2025, handling 440,000 passengers.

Mr Neilan highlighted the importance of domestic and European connectivity for business, education, healthcare, and family travel, noting that attracting new services requires a collective effort between local hoteliers, transport operators, and regional businesses.


The luncheon also featured an address by Cllr Niall Kelleher, chairperson of Christmas in Killarney, who introduced the launch and updated branding for this year’s festival, urging the local community and trade sector to rally behind the event.
Photos: Eamonn Keogh

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