Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady, was among the dignitaries who attended a special celebration at Kerry University Hospital marking 100 years of Pastoral Care.

Cllr Grady praised the work of the hospital’s Pastoral Care Team, highlighting the vital support they provide to patients and families. The service includes counselling, prayer, and assistance with funeral planning and reception needs.
Pastoral Care at KUH is delivered through visits by priests, pastoral coordinators and pastoral assistants, particularly in parishes without a resident pastor. The centenary event recognised the contribution of staff and volunteers who have supported patients and their families for generations.
Minister Norma Foley TD was also present for the milestone event

An opportunity to hear the story behind Killarney’s street murals will be one of the highlights of this year’s Architecture Kerry Festival.

A guided event called ‘Bringing Art to Killarney’s Streetscapes’ will take place on September 24 at 4.00pm, meeting at College Square.

It is hosted by Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership and will explore the murals that have become a feature of the town’s streets.

The eighth annual Architecture Kerry Festival runs from September 24 to October 8 and celebrates Kerry’s built heritage and architectural landscape.

A wide range of free events, guided tours and exhibitions will take place around the county.

The aim of the festival is to highlight the diversity of Kerry’s architecture and to make some of the county’s best-known sites accessible to all ages.
This year’s programme also includes tours of contemporary buildings, town centre living projects and renovation schemes. Kerry County Museum and Kerry County Library will host events looking at archaeology, technology and the built environment.

Other festival highlights include the Kingdom of Skills at Muckross Schoolhouse September 26 and 27, with talks and demonstrations from more than two dozen craftspeople and free conservation clinics for anyone interested in traditional skills.

Tours of Ross Castle on September 27 and 28 and Killarney House and Gardens on Sunday October 5 are also planned.
Both are free but places are limited and must be booked in advance.

For more information or to book events email architecturekerry@kerrycoco.ie
or bookingskillarneyhouse@npws.gov.ie