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The botany wonders of Killarney showcased to an international audience

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Botanists from all over Ireland and Britain gathered in Killarney for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) botanical four-day summer field event.

Members got the chance to appreciate the bountiful botanical wonders of County Kerry.

Killarney National Park - National Park and Wildlife Service were among the hosts of the biggest field meeting of the year, which coincided with the start of National Biodiversity Week.

The earliest recorded botanical visit to Kerry was in 1699 and over three centuries later, County Kerry continues to interest Irish and British botanists due to the diversity of plant species and habitats.

Killarney is famous for its Atlantic oak, yew and wet woodlands and the surrounding region has specialist plants in the peatlands and mountains.

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.

Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.

Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.

Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman


Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.


Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.

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