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Local business named ‘Best Hostel in Ireland’

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Killarney's first eco adventure hostel has this week been named ‘Best Hostel in Ireland’.
Hostelworld, the world's leading hostel-focused online booking platform, revealed The Black Sheep Hostel in New St., as the national winners following their HOSCARs public vote based on what it says are around one million reviews of 35,000 properties which are compiled annually.
The Black Sheep Hotel, a newly renovated 150 year old Georgian building, is situated in the heart of Killarney town.
It was opened almost three years ago by Kevin Leahy, was featured on RTE’s at ‘At Your Service’ last year and has won local business awards.
As well as providing accommodation to travellers, they also help to organise trips around Kerry such as boat trips on Killarney’s lakes, guided walks up the highest mountain in Ireland, and bus tours around the famous Ring of Kerry.
It is run by a nice group of locals and international travellers, Kevin explained.
“It has an eco-friendly ethos and strives to help travellers find adventures they are seeking,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.
“2018 was a great year for the hostel. We’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone involved. 2019 promises to be even more exciting and fun, with some interesting projects in the pipeline.”

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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