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Rathmore road closure in place next week

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The Kerry County Council are closing a section of the road on the N72 in Rathmore overnight next week to facilitate road drainage works.

The section of the road to be closed is between Mounthorgan Cross and Reens Garage.

The road will be closed 7pm to 7am from Tuesday November 11 to Thursday November 13, continuing into the morning of November 14.

A stop and go system will operate on the same road on November 6, 7 and 10 from 8am to 5pm.

Kerry County Council have provided diversions for those travelling between Rathmore and Killarney.

Traffic travelling to Killarney can divert from the N72 onto R583 or R582 if coming from Rathmore.

Travel to Macroom and join the N22 and back onto the N72.

Traffic travelling from Killarney can divert via N72 onto the N22, travel to Macroom and onto the R582 to Millstreet.

Local access will be provided for emergency services and residents.

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The return of Couch to 5K Programme

Killarney Valley AC has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K initiative for January 2026. The eight-week programme is designed as a safe and progressive way for participants […]

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Killarney Valley AC has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K initiative for January 2026.

The eight-week programme is designed as a safe and progressive way for participants to move from walking to jogging. The club’s qualified coaching team is inviting people to sign up for the initiative.
Training sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the brightly lit Killarney Valley AC Arena. The club emphasises a great atmosphere, with motivation, encouragement, and teamwork being key to participant success on the dark evenings.
Over a thousand people have completed the course since the track opened seven years ago. This year’s programme will culminate with a 5K Park Run at Killarney House on March 5.
Proceeds from the initiative will be used by the volunteer-run club for track repairs, with a full refurbishment planned for the summer of 2026.
Killarney Valley AC currently has 500 members of all ages and capabilities. The club recently installed new pole vault equipment and now has 23 vaulters. A recent quiz held at The Laurels helped raise funds to purchase extra poles for the vaulting team.
Registration for the Couch to 5K programme is available online, and early registration is advised as places are limited.
https://killarneyvalleyac.ie/events/couch-to-5k-2026/

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PHOTO DUMP: The final Christmas Magic parade of 2025

The final Christmas Magic parade brought Killarney town to a standstill as Santa Claus made his last festive appearance before heading back to the North Pole. Thousands lined the streets […]

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The final Christmas Magic parade brought Killarney town to a standstill as Santa Claus made his last festive appearance before heading back to the North Pole.

Thousands lined the streets to enjoy colourful floats, festive characters, elves, unicorns and Santa with his reindeer, rounding off a month of family friendly parades in the town.
Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan

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