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Killarney Represents at Wedding Industry Awards

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There was a spot of good news for our own Kieran Healy this week as his popular band Truly Diverse scooped a prestigious gong at the inaugural Brides of Kerry Industry Awards.

The lavish event, which took place at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, was organised to celebrate all the amazing people who make that special day even more special.

As well as the cream of the crop of the Kerry wedding industry, superstar fashion designer and Ballyheigue native Don O’Neill and husband Pascal Guillermie flew in from New York to be in attendance on the night.

As guests of honour they were serenaded by Killarney contralto Grace Foley with a spine-tingling rendition of Nella Fantasia and a heartbreaking version of Kieran Goss’s Reasons to Leave.

Killarney was well-represented on the night with The Trant sisters from Aghadoe picking up Best Wedding Ceremony Musicians, Best Wedding Band went to popular choice Truly Diverse while the legend that is Pat O’Neill picked up Wedding Hair Stylist of the Year.

Killarney hotels were also represented well with The Heights Hotel, Killarney picking up Bridal Suite of the Year, The Brehon picking up Wedding Spa of the Year and the Killarney Oaks picking up Best Family Owned Venue of the Year. Honeymoon Specialist of the Year went to Torc Travel while Grace Foley picked up a 5 Star Award.

Kerry Wedding Venue of the Year was jointly shared between The Brehon and Ballygarry House Hotel. All in all, the awards night was a huge success with organisers, guests and award winners thoroughly enjoying the night. Everyone is already looking forward to next year’s event.

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Newstalk Summer Tour arrives in Killarney

Newstalk’s 2025 Summer Tour, in association with ESB, is making its way to Killarney this week, bringing live broadcasts from the town. On morning, Friday, June 20, Newstalk Breakfast with […]

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Newstalk’s 2025 Summer Tour, in association with ESB, is making its way to Killarney this week, bringing live broadcasts from the town.

On morning, Friday, June 20, Newstalk Breakfast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman will be live from the Café du Parc in the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, kicking off at 7 am.
Ciara and Shane are scheduled to speak with local Kerry figures and take a trip on Killarney’s jaunting cars to see the sights.
Kelly said: “I am so excited to head to Killarney. I have had some fantastic memories as a child visiting Kerry and can’t wait to go back for Newstalk’s Summer tour!”
Coleman added: “Kerry is a wonderful place to visit and I am looking forward to seeing its natural beauty, vibrant culture and rich history.”
The week-long tour is taking the full Newstalk experience to towns across Ireland, featuring live shows, special guests, and conversation.

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Ring of Kerry Cycle to honour founder Paddy O’Donoghue

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This year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, scheduled for July 5, will be run in memory of Paddy O’Donoghue, a founding member of the event.

Mr O’Donoghue, aged 81, from Muckross, passed away following a road collision in Kilgarvan on Tuesday, this week.

Paddy was a retired Kerry County Council engineer, affectionately known as ‘Paddy the Engineer’.

He was a driving force behind the annual charity cycle since its inception in 1982, regularly participating and fundraising for various causes. Beyond his cycling contributions, the Glenflesk native was also a notable footballer, having been part of the East Kerry team that secured the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1971.

Cathal Walshe, PRO of the Ring of Kerry Cycle said: “On behalf of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle I wish to extend sincere sympathy to Brenda and the O’Donoghue family on the sad and sudden loss of Paddy.

“He was a fantastic supporter of the annual charity cycle since it’s inception back in the 80s. A regular participant and wonderful fundraiser for whatever charity he chose. Paddy loved a challenge in whatever he undertook and was the epitome of what the event was all about. We miss the banter and craic but he won’t ever be forgotten. This year’s event will be dedicated to his memory on July the 5th. His likes will never be seen again. Slan Abhaile our friend.”

Tributes have been paid to Mr O’Donoghue, including from his local Glenflesk GAA club, who stated, “Glenflesk GAA would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy O’Donoghue on his sad passing. He was a true Glenflesk stalwart as a player, mentor and lifelong supporter.”

Paddy is survived by his wife Brenda, children Florence, Áine, Denise, Brenda, Báirbre, Patrick, and Alice, 17 grandchildren, his brother John, sisters Margaret, Kathleen, and Anna, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

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