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KILLARNEY is the proud bearer of a Purple Flag, which signifies that it offers a well-managed evening and night-time experience.

Last weekend, the town pulled out all the stops to welcome the award’s assessors who were in town for their first evaluation since 2014. “Two assessors joined members of the Killarney Purple Flag working group for a tour of Killarney by evening and night,” said chairman of the working group Paul O’Neill.
“We wanted to showcase all that is interesting, fun and varied about Killarney.”

The excursion began with a visit to Killarney House & Gardens. “This was a fascinating opening to the assessors’ tour and they were duly impressed,” added Paul. “The House & Gardens have been included in the Purple Flag area this year, so it is a major addition.”

As the evening wore on, the assessors were introduced to the INEC, a variety of retail offerings and numerous nighttime venues throughout the town. “On behalf of the Purple Flag working group I want to acknowledge the tremendous effort made by so many businesses and services in the town,” said Paul.
“The assessors could not help but be impressed by the lighting, balloons, signage and warm welcome that they received. We are hopeful that the assessors will have a positive report but of course Killarney always wants to improve.”
 

 
Above: Pictured during the Purple Flag assessors' visit were Micheál O Coileain, Frank Doran, Sinead Sheahan, Paul O'Neill, Mark Brindley, back, David Forde, Sergeant Dermot O'Connell, John Anthony O'Sullivan and Tim O'Dongohue.
PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD