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Rally weekend brings temporary street closures

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Killarney will be buzzing this weekend as the Killarney Towers Hotel Historic Rally comes to town, with a series of temporary street restrictions in place to accommodate the event.

Fans will have several opportunities to see the cars and drivers up close, with organisers describing it as a major boost for the town at the start of the festive season.

On Friday evening, a ceremonial start will take place at College Square, opposite the Killarney Towers Hotel.

To facilitate the rally convoy, Kenmare Place and the section of Main Street from the Killarney Plaza to Market Cross will be closed from 6.30pm to 9pm. Access to the Glebe Car park and the taxi rank remain unaffected.

On Saturday, immediately after the first Killarney Christmas parade, the ceremonial finish will take place at Kenmare Place outside the Plaza Hotel.

The area from the Town Hall to the Killarney Plaza, including the adjoining laneway, will be closed from 6pm to 8.30pm to allow for the finish ramp and public event.

The rally is expected to draw big crowds into town, giving fans a close-up look at competitors and bringing strong footfall to local businesses.

Killarney Municipal District has advised motorists to plan ahead, while also welcoming the event as a major attraction for the town at the start of the Christmas season.

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Shane Doolan to play Movember benefit concert

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Killarney’s rising indie folk/rock musician, Shane Doolan, will perform a special Movember benefit concert at the ANAM Killarney Cultural Centre on November 29.


The concert is scheduled just one week after the release of Doolan’s highly anticipated second single, After The Bells, which drops on November 21.


Attendees on November 29 will be among the first to hear the new track performed live, alongside favourites from his expanding catalogue.


The intimate evening sees Doolan return to the venue where his band previously won the Battle of the Bands competition earlier this year.


His sound blends the grit of folk rock with the intimacy of indie folk, featuring emotional, reflective, and raw storytelling.

Doolan cites influences such as Walking on Cars, Bon Iver, Kingfishr, and Kodaline.


The young musician continues to build momentum following his September 2024 debut, The Ruins.

He has more music planned with a debut EP set for January 2026.


Proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting Movember’s vital work in men’s health awareness.


The concert begins at 7.30 pm at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Tickets are priced at €5 and can be booked on the door.

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Killarney-distilled whiskey offers personalised gift option

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A Killarney-made whiskey is offering businesses and individuals a new personalised gift option in time for the Christmas season.

Maurice and Francesca O’Connell, the husband-and-wife team behind The Liberator Irish Whiskey range, have been producing their award-winning spirits in Fossa since 2018.

The brand is named after Maurice’s ancestor Daniel O’Connell, The Liberator, whose 250th anniversary was marked this year.


The Liberator range has built a strong reputation for quality, with many of the whiskeys finished in fresh Port casks — a style the producers describe as giving a “Christmas in a glass” character.


This year, the distillers are offering personalised labels for corporate or group gifts, with a minimum order of 12 bottles.

Labels can feature a company name, logo or message.


For those looking for smaller quantities, The Liberator whiskeys are available in hampers through Der O’Sullivan’s The Mall, Castle Off Licence in Tralee, and Killarney Carryout Off Licences.


Enquiries about personalised orders can be made by contacting Maurice O’Connell at specials@waywardirish.com

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