Charlie Foley’s celebrates 130 years on New Street

Charlie Foley’s, Killarney’s oldest family-run pub, is celebrating its 130th anniversary on Friday, November 13 with a special night of music and community festivities at 101 New Street.

First established in 1896 by Charlie and Ellen Foley, the iconic local establishment is now in its fourth generation of family ownership, currently run by Colm Foley.
The anniversary event will feature live music from Donal Lucey and Comhra, featuring Sam Fagan and Paudie Enright, along with special giveaways from Torc Travel. The milestone follows the recent release of the pub’s custom anniversary whiskey, launched last year in the lead-up to the 130-year mark.
The celebration also honors the memory of Colm’s late mother, Eileen Foley, who passed away in June after spending decades at the heart of the business alongside her family.

Homecoming honours two-time European champion Pa Casey

Kerry Community Youth Service hosted a special homecoming celebration on Friday, October 30 to mark the achievements of two-time European Under-15 boxing champion Pa Casey.

The event brought together family, friends, fellow boxers, and local community members at the youth centre on Fair Hill.
Attendees included Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue, Councillor Niall O’Callaghan, Kerry County Boxing Board Chair Jennifer O’Sullivan Coffey, strength and conditioning coach Bobby Enright, and KCYS Chief Executive Officer Seamus Whitty.
Speaking at the celebration, KCYS CEO Seamus Whitty said: “It was a real privilege to welcome Pa, his family and friends to KCYS. When you watch Pa box, you see a young person on fire for something he loves. Whether it’s sport, music, art or anything else, there’s something wonderful about seeing young people discover what they’re capable of. That’s very much what we’re here to support at KCYS. We hear plenty of negative things said about young people, but Pa is a reminder of just how extraordinary they can be. His achievements are remarkable, and it’s really lovely to see his family, coaches and wider community gathered around him. When young people are encouraged, believed in and supported by the people around them, they’re unstoppable. That’s something worth celebrating and supporting.”