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Work begins on Armagh House

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A former guesthouse located close to the town centre has been demolished to make way for a new housing development. Armagh House, which used to stand on the main Park Road near McDonald’s, was knocked on Wednesday and a new building with six one-bed apartments will be erected in its place.

The prominent bungalow had been vacant for a number of years, much to the consternation of locals who considered it an eyesore on one of the main roads into Killarney. The redevelopment project is being managed by Clúid, a not-for-profit charity which provides affordable homes to people in need. It is believed that homeless people may be housed at the site, which is scheduled for completion in 2020.

The demolition of Armagh House comes just a couple of weeks after the council announced that another abandoned dwelling, at the entrance to Pinewood estate, was to be torn down for a similar development. With many locals in dire need of housing – especially one-and-two-bed accommodation - it’s good to see the local authorities finally taking action.

As reported in the Killarney Advertiser earlier this month, Kerry County Council currently has over 536 qualified applicants on its social housing waiting list for one bedroom accommodation. There are an additional 454 applicants on the list waiting for two bedroom housing.

There is a serious lack of suitable rental properties in Killarney with many locals finding it virtually impossible to rent in the town. Business is being affected by the crisis too. As documented in these pages, employers are struggling to attract staff to the town as prospective employees are unable to find appropriate accommodation.

New developments like the ones at Pinewood and Armagh House will address a small segment of the housing crisis but a lot more needs to be done in the coming weeks and months if Killarney is to come out of this quandary.

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KC Print Gains Prestigious Forest Stewardship Council Certification

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Irelands leading trade printer, KC Print, has been awarded FSC Certification after an extensive auditing process.


The FSC certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for responsible forest management.


It ensures that paper and wood products originate from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and supports local communities.


By achieving certification, KC Print, ensures its continued commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards in quality.

Customers can now choose FSC certified materials for their print projects, confident that their choices support sustainable forestry and responsible supply chains.


They can also choose to carbon offset their print project with KC Print.

The Killarney company has grown to employ over 30 people and supplies books, magazines and printed material to customers across Ireland.


Sales Director, Aidan Quirke said: “Being sustainable is good business practice, by gaining certification we ensure that our customers are sourcing ethically and sustainably.
In addition, we have invested in solar panels and continue to invest in new equipment to reduce our carbon footprint,”

With the recent achievement of FSC certification, alongside its existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation, KC Print is placing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction at the very core of its operations.

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37th annual Autumn Talk Series to return in October

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The annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talk Series will return in October for six weeks.

The series is free, seating is limited, it will also be live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page @killarneynationalpark.

Long time organiser of the Talks Series NPWS Conservation Ranger, Padruig O’Sullivan said: “The speakers and subjects chosen are always engaging. The live streaming has enhanced the experience with audiences joining from all parts of the globe, which is so encouraging. The speakers stem from every walk of life this year and I’ve no doubt will prove very popular”.

For the latest updates keep in touch with the @killarneynationalpark Facebook page or instagram page.
List and dates of Autumn Talks Series 2025
9th October: Julian Friers Artist ‘Wild Ireland’ Past•Present•Future
16th October: Alan McCarthy ‘The Secret Lives of Owls in Ireland
23rd October: James Flynn ‘Killarney Arbutus Furniture History 1825-1953’
30th October: Chris Barron ‘Killarney National Park Education Centre: 40 Years of Conservation’
6th November: John Casey ‘The History of Irish Forests from Tudor to the early 20th Century’
13th November: Éamonn Meskell ‘Killarney National Park Projects and Operational Works update 2025’

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