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Transform your fitness with ‘Zero to 5k’

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By Michelle Crean

With all the Christmas goodies scoffed you may be feeling like a fitness routine is in order and Killarney Valley AC have just the thing!

The group are back with their very successful 'Zero to 5k' for adults who want to get moving, but need a structure and mentoring, in a safe environment.

January 11 at the Killarney Valley AC arena is the date and location so there's simply no excuse to get motivated. From there Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm are the times and evenings to meet others and get back your fitness.

Coming off the back of a very successful October and November group Killarney Valley AC are back early and in great time for you to operate your own transformation in 2022.

Booking is online through the link below and all proceeds are for the maintenance and upkeep of the Killarney Valley AC Arena located right in the heart of the Killarney school area on New Road.

The facilitators are all voluntary and well trained athletics coaches from Killarney Valley Athletics Club. Brid Stack, Jerry Griffin, Con Lynch and Karen Smith are the facilitators, backed by club officials.

"The atmosphere is a very encouraging and you will feel part of a team with a common goal," Jerry Griffin said.

"Your mental and physical health will benefit as the coaches get you moving in a safe way."

The target after the eight weeks is the participation as a group in the Killarney parkrun at Killarney House, so book early as the places will fill up fairly quickly.

Killarney Valley AC volunteers built the track and at the end of 2021 has come off a very successful season on the track, on the roads and over cross country.

So, sign up via www.killarneyvalleyac.ie/events/couch-to-5k-2/ and expect a warm welcome when you arrive on your first night.

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Regatta Queen crowned at annual dance

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The annual Killarney Regatta Dance took place on September 25 as rowers, families and supporters came together to celebrate their successful year.

The racing was cancelled in September due to bad weather.

The Killarney Regatta is one of Ireland’s oldest rowing events, having first begun in 1788.

The dance took place at the Killarney Oaks Hotel where there was a lot of excitement and fun. Six rowing clubs, Fossa, Workman’s, St Brendan’s, Commercials, Flesk Valley, and Muckross, came together to celebrate the community and its shared history.

Amelia Counihan was crowned as the Regatta Queen.

The Queen represents the spirit pride and grace of the rowing community and has been a tradition in the club for generations.

Workman’s Rowing Club congratulated Amelia and described her as a woman who embodies everything that their tradition stands for.

The club said: “Queen is more than a title — it is a celebration of history, community, and the spirit of Killarney rowing.”

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Killarney Looking Good competition celebrates community pride

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The annual Killarney Looking Good competition took place at the Great Southern Hotel on Wednesday night where Kerry GAA captain Gavin White presented the awards to the deserving recipients.

Killarney Park Hotel came out on top with the overall prize being awarded to the newly refurbished five-star hotel.

The judges were impressed by the stylish new entrance and driveway and their spectacular display of flowers and window boxes. Killarney Park won the same award back in 1992.

The best large commercial premises award went to Killarney Racecourse, and the best small commercial premises was awarded to Sheahan’s Pharmacy.

Charlie Foley’s won the best public house; best restaurant was 40 Main and Walsh Bros Shoes was named best retail.

In the residential categories, the best private residence was Tomies View, Ross Road, best large estate went to Countess Grove, and best small estate was won by Coolgreane Park.

The winner of the 2025 Fr Michael Murphy Memorial Pride of Place Award was presented to the Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative while the Yvonne Quill Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award winner went to Margaret Curtin.

The Killarney Looking Good competition is organised by Killarney Municipal District Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and sponsored by MD O’Shea’s & Sons and O’Mahony Media.

The competition aims to encourage residents and business owners to keep the town looking well through the use of flowers, hanging baskets, colour schemes.

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