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ITV’s classic car show filmed in Kerry last week

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TV SHOW: Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson with Trevor Mitchell of the Kilgarvan Motor Museum.

ITV’s classic car show ‘The Car Years’ was filmed on location in Kerry last week.

Presenters Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley filmed series six in places like Waterville, Conor Pass and Kilgarvan Motor Museum.

It is expected to air during the summer months.

Each presenter chooses their favourite car from a year in motoring history. Both presenters will then convince the expert panel of judges which is best.

They had several cars in Kerry, two each from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 2000s.

Cars include a Lotus Cortina, an Alfa Romeo GTV, a Jensen FF, a Lotus Europa a DeLorean DMC, and Maserati BiTurbo, a Honda NSZ and Mazda MX5.

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Two high-profile events scheduled for Friday, May 1, will go ahead as planned on Main Street, with organisers confirming that the ongoing street works will not hinder the festivities. The […]

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Two high-profile events scheduled for Friday, May 1, will go ahead as planned on Main Street, with organisers confirming that the ongoing street works will not hinder the festivities.

The evening will begin with a massive community fundraiser as Kerry Mental Health Association hosts the ‘Wheels on the Bus’ sing-song from 2pm until  5.15pm.
The event, which aims to raise funds for a new nine-seater vehicle for Leawood House, will feature a band of volunteer musicians performing live at Reidy’s Bar. Simultaneously, a “Wheel-a-thon” will see volunteers rolling a bus tyre along Main Street to collect donations.
Following the sing-song, the focus shifts to motorsport as the ceremonial start ramp for the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes takes place from 6pm. The first rally cars are expected at 7pm, following a pre-event warm-up featuring interviews, music, and a special appearance by a classic car of historical importance to Killarney.
The Killarney Municipal District and event organisers have coordinated closely to ensure both the mental health fundraiser and the rally start can be accommodated safely within the town centre.

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Council to write to Minister over hospital opening delay

Kerry County Council members are to write to the Minister for Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) to express frustration over the continued delays in opening the new Killarney […]

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Kerry County Council members are to write to the Minister for Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) to express frustration over the continued delays in opening the new Killarney Community Nursing Unit.

The decision follows a motion brought forward by Councillor Maura Healy-Rae at Monday’s full council meeting in Tralee.
In her motion, Councillor Healy-Rae highlighted that despite the urgent need for the facility, recent information revealed that the Health Service Executive has not discussed additional staffing requirements with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) since May 2025.
Members of the council supported the call, expressing disappointment that the opening of the unit remains stalled. The letter to the Minister for Health and the Health Service Executive will formally outline the local authority’s concerns regarding the lack of progress and the apparent breakdown in communication over the staffing levels necessary to make the unit operational.

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