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Killarney festivals secure funding boost for 2026 season

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Several of Killarney’s most popular annual events are set to benefit from a new round of financial support following the allocation of the Kerry County Council Festival and Participative Events funding for 2026.

Among the successful applicants is the rebranded Killarney Summer Festival, which received an allocation of €1,546.

While the full schedule of events has yet to be officially unveiled, a spokesperson for the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce indicated that the festival will provide a significant draw during the peak season.

They stated that the public can look forward to a programme running throughout June and July featuring lively parades, live music, entertainment, and movies in the park.

The Chamber expects the full programme to launch shortly, promising family fun and activities that cater to all ages.

The funding spread also highlights the diversity of Killarney’s event calendar, ranging from elite sporting competitions to international cultural showcases. The Kerry Way Ultra was awarded €1,596 to support its endurance race, while the Kerry International Film Festival secured €1,900 as it prepares for its October schedule.

Outdoor enthusiasts will also see the benefit of €1,343 allocated to the Kerry Festival of Orienteering.

In addition to the summer and autumn highlights, the winter season has been considered with €1,495 granted to the Christmas in Killarney festival.

This funding will assist in the coordination of the town’s seasonal celebrations and parades which have become a staple for local families and visitors alike.

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How will our Kerry TDs vote tomorrow?

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Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will be tabling a motion of no confidence against the Government after the protests that took place nationwide during the week.

Earlier today we asked our readers how would they vote in a no confidence motion against the Government?

Most of our readers said they would vote no confidence, while some said, yes they do have confidence in the Government.

One reader said: “Vote confidence. The only proper leadership over the last few days came from government. Courage came when needed despite how unpopular it looked in the moment. By contrast, opposition politicians wanted the country to burn to suit themselves”.

Another reader stated: “No confidence. Shambolic and heavy handed handling of protests this past week”.

However, some people didn’t have any confidence in either side with a reader saying: “No confidence in the no confidence! Different wings of the same bird! We need a complete overhaul of the political system”.

We asked the question to our 5 Kerry TDs before lunch-time today, asking them what their vote will be tomorrow.

We received one reply from Sinn Féin’s Kerry TD Pa Daly.

He will be voting no confidence in the Government tomorrow along with his party.

Other media outlets are reporting that Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae is undecided at the moment.

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Town centre-based software firm marks two years in business

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A Killarney-based software company is celebrating two years in business since expanding into the European market.

QT9 Software Ltd, which is located on Bohereencaol was established in 2024 as part of the company’s move to better serve customers across Europe.

The business is part of a US-based company founded 20 years ago in Chicago by Brant Engelhart.

Its Irish office is headed by Killarney resident Angela O’Sullivan, who serves as Operations Director.

QT9 Software currently employs four full-time staff members in Killarney and plans to increase that number by an additional two this year.

The company provides quality management software to businesses worldwide, with the Irish office helping to support European customers within their own time zones.

As part of its continued European expansion, the software company also opened a new data center in Amsterdam in 2025 to meet data storage and compliance requirements.

QT9 Software works with businesses that must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, as well as industry-specific regulations across sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, food and life sciences.

Speaking about the milestone, Angela O’Sullivan said: “We’re very proud to have grown QT9 Software here in Killarney over the past two years. It has been a really positive journey so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build our team and support more customers across Europe.”

The company is also currently recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator, with details available in the appointments section on page 46.

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