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Value of Rally of the Lakes “cannot be measured” – Mayor

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RALLY LAUNCH: There was a large turnout yesterday (Sunday) for the launch of the Rally of the Lakes. Front l-r: Patrick O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Group) Darren McCormick (Rally Clerk of the Course) Michael O'Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) Dan Keane (KDMC Chairman) and Paul Ahern (Aherns.ie Motor Group).

The value that the Rally of the Lakes brings to Killarney “cannot be measured” according to town Mayor Marie Moloney.

She was speaking at the official launch of the 2022 rally at the Gleneagle Hotel yesterday afternoon (Sunday).

This year’s rally will take place on the weekend of April 29 to May 1 and has already attracted an entry of over 200 cars.

Killarney and District Motor Club (KDMC), organisers of the upcoming 2022 International Rally of the Lakes, have announced details of the event.

Clerk of the Course Darren McCormick, who is the first-ever second-generation clerk of the rally, has announced a compact, centralised route with stages in close proximity to Killarney town.

Saturday will feature two runs over Kilsarcon, Banard and Gortnagane while Sunday will feature a double run over the iconic Molls Gap, Ballaghbeama, Shanera and Caragh Lake.

“The two-day International event is sure to attract a large number of spectators to the area in what is set to be the start of the tourism season in Killarney,” he said.

It is the first time that the rally will run since 2019.

“If you pardon the pun, it's great to see the rally back on the road,” Mayor Moloney told the assembled audience at the launch. “The coverage nationally and internationally that the rally brings to Killarney cannot be measured. It is fantastic how this event portrays Killarney.”

The rally will open with a ceremonial start on Main St on Friday evening (April 29).

“This family-friendly event is a great chance to see the cars and drivers up close in a safe controlled environment,” said event PRO Ivan Hurley.

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    LAUNCH: Declan Casey John White Denis Walsh Edwin Walsh and Sean White at the launch of the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
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    RALLY COMPETITORS: Ronald Riordan Rob Duggan and Diarmuid Lynch at the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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    FUN: Dylan McCarthy Pat Cashman and Joe McCarthy at the launch of the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
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    LOCALS: Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group) John Cronin and Alan Ring at the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
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    FOUNDERS: Killarney and District Motor Club founding members Mike Marshall Dessie O'Neill Mike Buckley Noreen Marshall Fintan Foley and Kenneth O'Neill at the launch of the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday Photo: Eamonn Keogh
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    FRIENDS: Dessie O'Neill Michael O'Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) and Kenneth O'Neill at the launch of the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
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    SILVERWARE: At the launch of the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday seated from left were: Michael O'Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) Cllr Marie Moloney (Mayor of Killarney) Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group) and Patrick O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel). Standing from left were: Brian McArdle (OSI) Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman) Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course) and Martin Farrell. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
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    RALLY FANS: Owen Foley Jack Kelleher Kevin O'Donoghue and Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD at the launch of the Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. Photo Eamonn Keogh

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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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4 October 2025

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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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