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Oh what a night! Fireworks display lights up July 4 festival finale

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A fireworks display at Killarney House and Gardens, at midnight, closes the annual 4th July Celebrations in the Killarney National Park. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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GASPS of “wow” could be heard reverberating around Killarney House & Gardens at midnight as a spectacular fireworks display lit up the night sky and brought to a colourful close the annual Killarney 4th of July Celebrations.

Eager movie fans had earlier filed into the gardens, in Killarney National Park, to enjoy a wonderful open-air screening of Tom Cruise classic Top Gun.

This had been preceded by the big July 4 parade, which delighted all ages as it wound its way through the town, culminating in a street party par excellence to celebrate America’s Independence Day.

In the afternoon, gunslingers and can-can girls had enlivened the streets of Killarney as the spirit of America’s Old West ensured mayhem galore.

A charity barbecue took place on Scott’s Street, in aid of the Kerry Cork Cancer Health Link Bus, and sponsored by the Henggeler-Moriarty family.

“We have been getting absolutely fantastic feedback on this year’s 4th of July Celebrations which were a great success,” said Paul Sherry of the organising committee. “The weather also played its part, adding to the great atmosphere. A total of 1500 cinema tickets were sold for the open-air screening of Top Gun and all in all the entire festival was hugely enjoyed.”
 


 
A fireworks display at Killarney House and Gardens, at midnight, closes the annual 4th July Celebrations in the Killarney National Park. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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Gardai confirm person of interest “has left jurisdiction” in Killarney murder case

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Person of interest leaves jurisdiction in Killarney murder case

Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have confirmed that a person of interest left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the discovery of the body.

An Garda Síochána are currently engaging with international law enforcement partners as part of the ongoing investigation into the death at a domestic residence on Muckross Road. The murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division, with assistance from national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

The scene at Muckross Road remains preserved today, and the technical examination is continuing.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In particular, anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between 11pm on July 6 and 5am on July 7, and who may have camera, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the investigation team.

Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition


Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.

His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.

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