Killarney Guide

26/11/2021

Killarney Singer Grace Foley is launching her brand new album, 'Unmasked', this Sunday at 8pm at the International Hotel Killarney. You will be treated to complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres on arrival.

This promises to be a wonderful evening of music and fun as Grace shares many of her treasured album songs as well as some Christmas favourites too. Her special guest is singer songwriter Lorraine Nash and MC for the evening is Ciara Rose, who Grace met when they both recently performed on RTÉ's 'Last Singer Standing'.

Tickets are available at www.gracefoley.ie, at the reception of the International Hotel Killarney and at the desk on the evening itself.Here is a clip to give you a taste of what to expect on the night.
https://youtu.be/kBk3Zdb1m34

This beautiful track, written by Phil Coulter, is dedicated to all those we have lost, most especially for my cousin, Michael Crowley. I first heard this son...

12/12/2020

12/12/2020

Access to Tomies wood loop walk is officially open again. A long time coming but great to see!

Pic from a few years back from the looped trail in the woods.

Well worth a visit

https://www.housing.gov.ie/heritage/national-parks-and-wildlife/minister-malcolm-noonan-td-opens-new-access-road-and-carpark

03/12/2020

Grace Foley Singer - local Killarney singer releases a new song and video filmed in the Cathedral and funded by the Arts Council. Nice to see in what is a tough time for artists.

18/11/2020

See below from Kerry County Council. Please wait a little bit longer before heading out to Tomies Wood. Works are ongoing. Looking forward to its completion and being able to enjoy Tomies, O'Sullivan's Cascade etc again.

06/11/2020

There's a new group for Killarney locals and residents.

Killarney Guide: For Locals. A guide to work, rest and play in the Killarney area.
Information, Help & Advice by the people, for the people.

The goal of this group is to give people living in the greater Killarney area a safe place to ask questions, get recommendations and find information about their local area.

Head over to this link to join the group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/killarneyguidelocals/

22/10/2020

With 5k restrictions in place, here's some ideas for your local exercise.
Stay Local Stay Safe

Easy Walks in Killarney: A quick guide to 5 easy walks under 5km duration that are within 5km distance of Killarney town centre.

25/09/2020

Check out these videos on the history and architecture of Flesk Castle - also known as Coltsmann's Castle
https://architecture.kerrycoco.ie/castles/

Kerry County Council

Castles Castles Enjoy stunning photography from Valerie O’Sullivan and wonderful story telling with architect Karol O’Mahony for a virtual visit to Flesk Castle, Killarney. Five videos offer a view into Flesk, an Architecture Kerry favourite since 2018. Flesk Castle Mini Documentary: “My Chât...

15/09/2020

Keep the dogs close!

Dog owners keep your dog on a lead at all times! Particularly at this time of year as the rut begins is a dangerous time for animals or humans to be near deer as this dog found out today when it’s owner did not control their dog while in a Parkland area. Killarney National Park, Wicklow National Park and Phoenix Park are particular problem areas.

Photograph thanks to Max Ellis

13/09/2020

Nice morning for a stroll to Library Point . Dry conditions underfoot the whole way. Catch it before the winter closes in! https://killarneyguide.ie/library-point/

18/08/2020

07/10/2019

The rut is well underway in Knockreer today. See (and hear) it over the coming weeks

https://killarneyguide.ie/view-red-deer/