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New bike railings installed across town

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By Michelle Crean

Brand new bicycle parking stands have been installed in various parts of the town - helping to reduce access issues on some of Killarney’s main streets.

Less bikes will be attached to poles and railings, creating easier walking for pedestrians, due to the installation of the new facilities on Main Street, High Street, Courthouse, Hahah and New Street - with more in the coming weeks.

Over 30 bicycle stands will be installed altogether, along with a covered bicycle bay and it’s hoped the initiative will increase the number of people cycling.

The move comes after Kerry County Council received a grant of €16,000 under the Outdoor Recreation infrastructure Scheme administered by South Kerry Development Partnership (SKPD), through the Department of Community and Rural Development, in a bid to promote cycling as a sustainable travel alternative in the town.

“Killarney Municipal District is aiming to increase cyclist volumes into and around the town in the coming years through the provision of infrastructure including secure cycle parking facilities at convenient locations around the town,” Eileen O’Donoghue from Killarney Municipal District told the Killarney Advertiser.

“This is to further promote cycling as a sustainable travel alternative in the town.”

Councillor Michael Gleeson, Mayor of Killarney, welcomed the addition of the bicycle stands to the town and is looking forward to the addition of a covered bicycle stand as part of the project.

“The development of safe and accessible infrastructure is key to the promotion of cycling,” he said. “Not alone are there significant health and environmental benefits of cycling its promotion should also help to alleviate traffic in the town.”
He added that he has, for quite some time, been promoting cycling lanes and covered/safe parking for bicycles.

“Killarney and south Kerry should actively promote themselves as the prime areas for safe and healthy cycling. The potential is enormous. The overall area is so well known for the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara cycles that much of the beauty of the entire area is legendary. The message needs to get out there that towns, villages and businesses have a Céad Míle Fáilte for the cyclist and offers them safe and secure and easily accessible parking locations.”

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Dr Crokes team of 2000: The reunion

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Recently, the Dr Crokes team of 2000, who won the Kerry senior football championship of that same year, re-united and looked back on fond memories of their glory days and that very special year when they beat An Ghaeltact in the final at Austin Stack Park.

On November 26, 2000, Dr Crokes faced An Ghaeltacht and defeated the Dingle-based side.

It was no easy task making the final for the Killarney side, despite having talent such as captain Roland Neher, Eoin Brosnan, and a 17-year-old Colm Cooper at the start of his illustrious career.

Before the final, Crokes defeated Killarney Legion (preliminary round), South Kerry (round-one), Rathmore (quarter-final), and narrowly defeated West Kerry by a point in the semi-final (1-08 – 1-07).

It was the first time An Ghaeltacht had qualified for the final, but this was no happy welcome for the Dingle side, as the Killarney-based side won their ninth title.

Like in the semi-final, Dr Crokes won by a point as they scarcely won by 1-04 – 0-06.

Despite Dara Ó Cinnéide ending the tournament as top-scorer with 3-20, he was unable to carry his Dingle side to victory with the Killarney side being superior.

Neher led his team out onto the pitch, and he inspiringly helped push his team to victory.

This ensured Harry O’Neill’s versatile and developed squad deserved every bit of praise for them.

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Killarney real estate agent, DNG Ted Healy wins national award

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Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

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