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Volunteers awarded for their hard work

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It was a night to honour some of Killarney's hardest workers who give their time freely for the benefit of their community.

Conor Hennigan (Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) Bridget O'Keeffe (Senior Executive Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) and Brother Rupert O'Sullivan at a night for the hard working Killarney volunteers in The Laurels. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Peter O'Toole (left) Claire Tangney Donal 'Dux' O'Donoghue at a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Paul Kelly and Mike Murphy pictured at a special night for the hard working Killarney volunteers in The Laurels Killarney. The event was hosted by joint chamber presidents Pádraig Treacy and Johnny McGuire as well as Senior Executive Bridget O'Keeffe. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Pat O'Leary (left) Johnny McGuire (Joint president Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) and Marcus Treacy at a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Elaine Doyle and Deirdre Nolan enjoying a special night in The Laurels for the hard working volunteers who constantly give their time and dedication and have contributed enormously ensuring all the town’s festivals run smoothly. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Fiona O'Brien and Donal Dowd pictured at a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Katy Jacobi Alexandre Bozie and Maureen Hegarty Killarney Chamber of Commerce who organised a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Betty Farrell (left) Carol Dempsey Katy Jacobi Declan Fuller and Mike Fuller in The Laurels where a special night was held for hard working Killarney volunteers. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Dieter and Patricia Gogsch pictured enjoying the special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney in The Laurels Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Volunteers who constantly give their time and dedication and have contributed enormously ensuring all the town's festivals run smoothly and various civic duties are carried out to perfection, were invited to The Laurels, Killarney for a fun-filled evening.

The event was hosted by joint chamber presidents, Pádraig Treacy and Johnny McGuire, as well as Senior Executive Bridget O'Keeffe.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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