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Launch of the 234th Killarney Regatta

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REGATTA LAUNCH: At the launch of the 2019 Killarney Regatta in the Killarney Avenue Hotel were front from left: Tim Brosnan (The Handy Stores), Killarney Regatta Chairman Pat Cronin, Richard Leane (Leane's Tool Hire) and Killarney Regatta President John O'Leary. Back from left: Ulick Daly, Maurice Coffey, Kieran Murphy, Alan Lyne, Anne Tangney, Brian O'Sullivan, Kathy Brosnan, Pat O'Donoghue and Conor Griffin. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

 

By Michelle Crean

It’s considered one of the oldest sports in Europe and on Monday night last locals once again launched the Killarney Regatta – which is now in its 234th year!

The regatta, which uses traditional timber boats, is a very popular event in the town and this year takes place at O’Mahoney’s Point on Sunday, June 30.

The launch was held in the Killarney Avenue, where the Muckross Rowing Club Ladies Crew, winners of the 1983 senior race were honoured, while the late Jimmy Mulligan Cox was fondly remembered, explained Kathy Brosnan, PRO.

“The Killarney Regatta committee wish to thank all who attended the launch and presentation night,” Kathy told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We had the pleasure of honouring the Muckross Ladies Crew of ’81 and ’82 and all the ladies attended,”

“Two of the girls travelled from Cork on the night to share lots of memories and laughs of 38 years ago. I can see why these ladies had the winning streak as they still have a great energy and comradery together. James Mulligan Cox was fondly remembered. It was known he called these ladies “My Lovely Girls” and very precious to him by all accounts.”

Chairman Pat Cronin told lots of yarns and rowing facts, while President John O’Leary was there to present trophies, she added.

“Our President John O’Leary, an amazing man, was there to present the trophies and no doubt will be on the judging stand at our regatta. All five regatta queen representatives were in attendance and will go forward for one of them to be crowned Regatta Queen 2019.”

 

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Rewild Festival organisers reveal expanded line-up for 2026 event

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Organisers of the Rewild Festival have unveiled the official details for the 2026 event, which returns to the old Dunloe Golf Course on July 11.

Building on the success of previous years, the festival has expanded its schedule to include early Friday camping on 10 July, transforming the event into a multi-day experience.

The weekend begins on Friday evening with storytelling, candlelit tales, fireside sessions, and two on-site saunas.

The event will also feature an Irish festival first, offering attendees the opportunity to experience being buried in mycelium.

Saturday features 15 live acts across the main stages, all-day DJ sets, and over 20 wellness workshops covering sound baths and breathwork.

The day’s activities also include a céilí on the hill, market stalls, educational talks, children’s entertainment, fire shows, and art installations.

Live music performances will continue through Sunday, 12 July until lunchtime.

A wide selection of regional food and drink vendors will be available on-site, featuring local businesses such as Muckross Ice Cream, The Black Sheep, and Pigs Lane.

The festival bar will serve draught beers from Killarney’s newest brewery, Loinnir Brewing.

Additionally, organisers have confirmed that if the Kerry GAA team plays during the weekend, the match will be broadcast live on a big screen.

Festival co-founder Kevin Leahy noted that the crew has thoroughly enjoyed watching the community grow.

“We’ve sold over 70% of tickets and expect to sell out, so we won’t be selling tickets on the gate,” Leahy stated.

Information and remaining tickets are available on the official website at www.rewildfestival.ie, and physical tickets can be purchased directly at the Black Sheep Hostel.

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Lions Club Donates €11.5k to Community groups and schools

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Killarney Lions Club has donated €11,500 to seven community groups and schools in the Killarney area and Childhood Cancer in Cork.

The money was raised through a variety of Lions activities and events during the year, in particular the Club’s Annual Golf Classic and Scrap Metal Collection.

The local organisations that received donations were Kerry Hospice Foundation, Irish Kidney Association, Kerry Cancer Support Group, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Kerry Mental Health Association, Killarney Community College and St. Brendan’s College Killarney.

“We had great support for our Golf Classic this year, with 26 teams taking part at Killarney Golf Club on April 24th, and the Scrap Metal Collection was supported by MF Quirke’s Sand and Gravel, builder Keith McMahon and our partners KWD Recycling” said Jason Higgins, President, Killarney Lions Club. “Thanks to everyone’s generosity we are now able to make these donations to a variety of organisations in the local area, and we hope it will help them to continue providing great support and services in our community.”

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