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By Sean Moriarty

People are living in fear as a result of a large number of males acting aggressively in Killarney town.

RESPECT: Cllr Donal Grady says the new arrivals are not respecting Killarney town.

A video was widely shared on social media showing women being harassed by a group of men - believed to be asylum seekers - who were also engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour on College Square in recent days.

According to the Department of Children, Equality Disability, Integration, and Youth there are almost 600 International Protection applicants (asylum seekers) living in various accommodation centres in Killarney.

Outside of Dublin, county Kerry has the highest number of refugees and asylum seekers nationally which currently stands at 4,708.

The town has hosted International Protection seekers for the best part of 20 years but that has increased dramatically in recent weeks due to the Government's commitment to house an uncapped number of refugees.

There was widespread controversy last month when Ukrainian families were given 48 hours’ notice to leave a hotel to make way for hundreds of male asylum seekers.

After a public outcry, the decision to move the Ukrainian families was reversed.

However, it has since transpired that the 217 male asylum seekers were also taken into a hotel in town, as well as 100 women and children.

“Nowhere else would take the asylum seekers, no one,” Mayor Niall Kelleher told this week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

Since the arrival of the most recent group of International Protection seekers locals have expressed their concerns for their own safety.

Several readers have contacted the Killarney Advertiser outlining their concerns while several more have been in touch with their local councillors.

“They [the new arrivals] are the ones causing all the trouble. They are not respecting our town. There are people afraid to walk down the Park Road,” Cllr Donal Grady told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I know for a fact that there are people actually afraid to walk the streets or walk down along the road. I’m not being dramatic. I’m telling you the truth,” Cllr Marie Moloney told this week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

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New Toyota Proace Max to make public debut at Gleneagle Toyota Roadshow

The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19. The launch is part of […]

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The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19.

The launch is part of Kelliher’s Toyota’s annual roadshow, which runs from 11am to 4pm. The event will showcase Toyota’s latest models, including the new generation Toyota Land Cruiser, the Corolla Cross SUV, the full Corolla range, the Toyota C-HR, and the Yaris and Yaris Cross line-up.
Dealer Principal Tim Kelliher said the event is a great opportunity for customers to see Toyota’s latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric options in one location.
“We’re proud to introduce the new Proace Max to Kerry drivers, it’s a strong addition to our commercial range,” he said. “We’ll have something for everyone on the day, from our best-selling hybrids to new models available for immediate delivery.”
The roadshow will also include a range of quality demo models for sale. The team from Kelliher’s Toyota will be on-site throughout the day to meet customers and discuss the latest 261 offers.

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National Park hosting educational weekend of talks and walks

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‘Samhain’ Autumn Gathering will take place from October 17 until October 19 in Killarney this year.

It is a series of free events being organised by the Conservation Rangers and NPWS.

Rutting season is now underway, and this is a popular time for photographers who travel from all around Ireland to capture the renowned Native Irish Deer that reside in Killarney National Park.


On Friday, there will be a talk on ‘The Chough’, an insight into the life of a rare bird, by Clare Heardmanm, NPWS Ecologist in the Conservation Measures Unit. It will take place at Killarney House auditorium at 7.30pm, and bookings are made through Eventbrite.


The very popular ‘Morning Deer Walks’ with Conservation Ranger Padruig O’Sullivan are planned for Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18.

The meeting point for these is Deenagh Cottage just inside the front gate of the Demesne.

It starts at 7.00am. Padruig’s informative walks are always very engaging, no bookings are required.


The distinctive bellowing and fierce rutting behaviour has fascinated Killarney for a long time.

The rich colours of Autumn, the morning light and shadows of evening light make the park so spectacular at this time of year.


On Saturday evening, a talk ‘Toads in Trouble’ will focus on protecting Ireland’s endangered Natterjack Toads by Brid Calhoun, NPWS Conservation Ranger.


‘Nocturnal Ramble’ will take place on Sunday evening at 6pm and this event will include walking through woodlands in the dark. Booking will be online closer to the event.

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