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“There’s a lot more challenges to be faced as a community as we go forward” – Mayor

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By Michelle Crean

Mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher, said that the reversal in the decision to move the Ukrainians is "a relief" for all involved.

"It's very much a relief for the people that are here that are going to be staying in Killarney and very very welcome, so I am thankful to the Minister for reversing the decision and I'm also thankful to all of the people who have got on board with the challenges that we have over the last couple of days in highlighting the issue, all of the political representatives our own Minister Norma Foley and Deputy Brendan Griffin. I've been in contact with both and other TDs and Senators around the country who helped me in highlighting it at the highest level up in the Taoiseach's office."

In relation to accommodation around the town for the re-homing the Ukrainians, he said it's going to be challenging.

"There will be people moved to other accommodation so there's going to be challenges, let's not be kidding ourselves," he added.

"There's a lot of challenges with the amount of refugees that we have in Killarney. We welcome them but we need to provide services and [I've put] a request to go back to Government. It has been made several times, we have accommodation but we don't have all of the services, so that is something we have to work on and now obviously 500 extra international protection applicants arriving in town, that will present its own challenges of which we need to address and it'll be important that the asylum process is resourced for the amount of applicants that are arriving in the country. That will be exceptionally important and I'll be highlighting that to the Minister. There's a lot more challenges to be faced as a community as we go forward."

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World Rally Champion Phil Mills’ Killarney visit

Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month. The club is celebrating Prodrive’s […]

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Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month.

The club is celebrating Prodrive’s association with the Rally of the Lakes on October 14.

The legendary British motorsport preparation firm was responsible for building some of the most iconic associated with the local rally.

The celebration, which will raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation, will be hosted by the voice of Irish motorsport Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Welshman Mills, who won the 2003 World Rally Championship, alongside Petter Solberg has confirmed his attendance at the Killarney Racecourse-based event.

He is just one of many superstars attending the showcase.
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“Accompanying the stars will be a collection of iconic Prodrive machinery, ranging from the BMW E30 M3, all the way through to the Subaru Group A and World Rally Cars the 1990s and early 2000s,” said Killarney and District Motor Club vice chairman and organiser Mike Shea.

“All proceeds of this event will go directly to the Jack & Jill foundation helping provide support and special care to children across the country and is a once in a lifetime event.”

This event is in association with: Lyons of Limerick; C.Wharton Tool Hire Ltd; BG Motors Ltd; Castleisland Tyre Centre; Aherns Motor Group; Reen’s Rathmore Peugeot; KC Print and Moriarty’s Central Car Sales

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National Park Autumn talks series 2023

The National Parks and Wildlife Service will run a series of talks on Thursday nights in October and November. Beginning on October 5 until November 16 the six-meeting programme will […]

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The National Parks and Wildlife Service will run a series of talks on Thursday nights in October and November.

Beginning on October 5 until November 16 the six-meeting programme will cover everything for the nature within the national park to the history of Killarney and its surrounding areas.

The opening lecture, by the NPWS’s Eamon Meskell will tell the story of the White-Tailed eagle in Killarney.

The following week, local historian, Owen O’Shea will deliver a speech on the Civil War in Kerry.

The final October talk is scheduled for October and its topic is the fungi growing in the park.

The lectures resume in November, on November 2, John Breen will talk about the various ant species in the park, the following week will feature a talk on the McShain family’s contribution to the town.

The final meeting, on November 16 covers the Blasket Islands, past present and future.

All events take place at Killarney House at 8pm – free admission but limited seating.

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