Editorial - Blog - Primary

Cafés With a View and Scenic Places to Rediscover

  • 16 minute read

Kerry is a place where coffee tastes better with a view. From mountain valleys and Atlantic coastlines to lakeside hideaways and harbour villages, these cafés are part of the landscape itself. Here some of the most scenic cafés in Kerry, each offering a reason to pause, explore, and stay a little…

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Ross Castle Boat Tours Introduce New Accessible Lake Experience

  • 2 minute read

The beauty of Killarney belongs to everyone and exploring the stunning Lakes of Killarney has become even more accessible thanks to a new initiative from Ross Castle Boat Tours. A specially installed wheelchair-accessible hoist now allows more people to experience one of Kerry's most iconic…

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Within These Storied Walls: 25 Years at Kerry Writers' Museum

  • 6 minute read

On a memorable summer evening in Listowel, friends, supporters, volunteers, artists, writers, musicians, board members and community partners gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone — the 25th anniversary of Kerry Writers' Museum. This magical museum has grown from a spark that Kerry might be…

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New Low-Emission Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

  • 3 minute read

Killarney Executive Tour Co. has officially unveiled its newest addition to the fleet – a modern Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus designed to elevate visitor experiences in one of Ireland’s most iconic landscapes while significantly reducing environmental impact. The official launch took place at the historic…

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Built to Last: The 150-Year Story of J. Galvin & Son

  • 5 minute read

When a business reaches its 150th anniversary, it is celebrating much more than longevity. It is marking generations of hard work, innovation, community support and the people whose dedication has sustained it through changing times. For J. Galvin & Son, that remarkable journey began in Listowel in…

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Editorial - Blog - Secondary

Cafés With a View and Scenic Places to Rediscover

  • 16 minute read

Kerry is a place where coffee tastes better with a view. From mountain valleys and Atlantic coastlines to lakeside hideaways and harbour villages, these cafés are part of the landscape itself. Here some of the most scenic cafés in Kerry, each offering a reason to pause, explore, and stay a little…

Learn More

Ross Castle Boat Tours Introduce New Accessible Lake Experience

  • 2 minute read

The beauty of Killarney belongs to everyone and exploring the stunning Lakes of Killarney has become even more accessible thanks to a new initiative from Ross Castle Boat Tours. A specially installed wheelchair-accessible hoist now allows more people to experience one of Kerry's most iconic…

Learn More

Within These Storied Walls: 25 Years at Kerry Writers' Museum

  • 6 minute read

On a memorable summer evening in Listowel, friends, supporters, volunteers, artists, writers, musicians, board members and community partners gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone — the 25th anniversary of Kerry Writers' Museum. This magical museum has grown from a spark that Kerry might be…

Learn More

New Low-Emission Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

  • 3 minute read

Killarney Executive Tour Co. has officially unveiled its newest addition to the fleet – a modern Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus designed to elevate visitor experiences in one of Ireland’s most iconic landscapes while significantly reducing environmental impact. The official launch took place at the historic…

Learn More

Built to Last: The 150-Year Story of J. Galvin & Son

  • 5 minute read

When a business reaches its 150th anniversary, it is celebrating much more than longevity. It is marking generations of hard work, innovation, community support and the people whose dedication has sustained it through changing times. For J. Galvin & Son, that remarkable journey began in Listowel in…

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Editorial - Listings - Primary

Aras Mhuire

Áras Mhuire B&B affords a warm friendly welcome to visitors. It has private parking. It is located on the R553 leading from Listowel to Ballybunion, a seaside resort a 10-minute drive away. It is surrounded by a large garden on the edge of town, a 10-minute walk to the shops and restaurants. Áras Mhuire offers a delicious breakfast menu with hot and cold choices. This non-smoking B&B offers free Wi-Fi for all guests throughout the house. Private parking is available at the property. The hosts, the Costello Family have been welcoming guests for years and have a wealth of…

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Castle Hostel

For a stay in Tralee, County Kerry’s largest town, budget travellers can choose Castle Hostel, a family run establishment ideally situated near the railway and bus station. It offers eight ensuite rooms and has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, TV lounge, luggage lockers and bicycle facility. Guests also enjoy a light breakfast each morning. Tralee is found in the south west, along the Slieve Mish Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.It boasts a beautiful landscape perfect for sailing, surfing, angling, walking and climbing. It is home to the Rose of Tralee, an annual celebration of…

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Daft.ie

Find Your Perfect Property in Kerry with Daft.ie Daft.ie  is Ireland’s No.1 property website and app, making it the go-to platform for anyone looking to buy, sell or rent property nationwide — including across County Kerry. Whether you’re searching in Killarney, Tralee, Dingle or along the Wild Atlantic Way, Daft.ie helps you explore a wide range of Kerry properties. From modern apartments and family homes to coastal cottages and countryside retreats, there’s something to suit every lifestyle and budget. Founded in 1997 by brothers Eamonn and Brian Fallon, Daft.ie…

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Dingle Way

The Dingle Way is a 179km long-distance walking trail that follows a scenic loop around the Dingle Peninsula, starting and finishing in Tralee. The route showcases some of Kerry’s most spectacular scenery, from the Slieve Mish Mountains and Atlantic coastline to quiet country roads, beaches, traditional villages, and ancient heritage sites. Most walkers complete the Dingle Way over 8 days: Day 1: Tralee → Camp (approx. 18km) Day 2: Camp → Annascaul (approx. 17km) Day 3: Annascaul → Dingle (approx. 22–23km) Day 4: Dingle → Dunquin (approx. 20km) Day 5: Dunquin…

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Individual Placement and Support ( IPS) Killarney

What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)? Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a specific approach developed to support people who use mental health services to source and maintain paid, mainstream employment. IPS is a service run by the Community Mental Health Service in collaboration with South Dublin County Partnership.  Who can be referred to IPS? Many people who have experienced a mental health condition want to work, yet some may face significant barriers when they try to get a job. IPS is open to anybody who uses the community mental health service who wishes to have a…

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Editorial - Listings - Secondary

Aras Mhuire

Áras Mhuire B&B affords a warm friendly welcome to visitors. It has private parking. It is located on the R553 leading from Listowel to Ballybunion, a seaside resort a 10-minute drive away. It is surrounded by a large garden on the edge of town, a 10-minute walk to the shops and restaurants. Áras Mhuire offers a delicious breakfast menu with hot and cold choices. This non-smoking B&B offers free Wi-Fi for all guests throughout the house. Private parking is available at the property. The hosts, the Costello Family have been welcoming guests for years and have a wealth of…

Learn More

Castle Hostel

For a stay in Tralee, County Kerry’s largest town, budget travellers can choose Castle Hostel, a family run establishment ideally situated near the railway and bus station. It offers eight ensuite rooms and has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, TV lounge, luggage lockers and bicycle facility. Guests also enjoy a light breakfast each morning. Tralee is found in the south west, along the Slieve Mish Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.It boasts a beautiful landscape perfect for sailing, surfing, angling, walking and climbing. It is home to the Rose of Tralee, an annual celebration of…

Learn More

Daft.ie

Find Your Perfect Property in Kerry with Daft.ie Daft.ie  is Ireland’s No.1 property website and app, making it the go-to platform for anyone looking to buy, sell or rent property nationwide — including across County Kerry. Whether you’re searching in Killarney, Tralee, Dingle or along the Wild Atlantic Way, Daft.ie helps you explore a wide range of Kerry properties. From modern apartments and family homes to coastal cottages and countryside retreats, there’s something to suit every lifestyle and budget. Founded in 1997 by brothers Eamonn and Brian Fallon, Daft.ie…

Learn More

Dingle Way

The Dingle Way is a 179km long-distance walking trail that follows a scenic loop around the Dingle Peninsula, starting and finishing in Tralee. The route showcases some of Kerry’s most spectacular scenery, from the Slieve Mish Mountains and Atlantic coastline to quiet country roads, beaches, traditional villages, and ancient heritage sites. Most walkers complete the Dingle Way over 8 days: Day 1: Tralee → Camp (approx. 18km) Day 2: Camp → Annascaul (approx. 17km) Day 3: Annascaul → Dingle (approx. 22–23km) Day 4: Dingle → Dunquin (approx. 20km) Day 5: Dunquin…

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Individual Placement and Support ( IPS) Killarney

What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)? Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a specific approach developed to support people who use mental health services to source and maintain paid, mainstream employment. IPS is a service run by the Community Mental Health Service in collaboration with South Dublin County Partnership.  Who can be referred to IPS? Many people who have experienced a mental health condition want to work, yet some may face significant barriers when they try to get a job. IPS is open to anybody who uses the community mental health service who wishes to have a…

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Editorial - Events - Primary

'Untamed' Art Exhibition

A selection of original artworks by members of Tralee Art Group and clients of Baile Mhuire Day Centre will be officially opened on the 16th June at 2.30pm, with music and refreshments for attendees. Viewing will be open daily from 4-5pm until early June 2027.

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Anam Echoes film series

Anam Echoes Film Series A week of Irish film, music and conversation at the Anam Centre, Killarney Sunday 12th – Friday 17th July Killarney filmmaker Charlie O'Brien presents Anam Echoes, a week-long film series at the Anam Cultural Centre, Killarney, bringing together documentary, trad. music and conversation across five nights, with a recurring thread of Irish connections to Latin America running through the programme. The series opens Sunday 12th and Monday 13th July with The Green Fields of Cuba (26 min), followed by a concert with Argentine uilleann piper Pamela Schweblin. Tuesday…

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Brian Hackett: Bronze Sculptures

At The Kilmorna Collection, Brian Hackett: Bronze Sculptures opens on Friday, 10 July, from 7 to 9 pm. Hackett works from Ballylongford, after more than three decades as a jeweller, learning metal at the scale where proportion, finish and balance cannot hide. These bronzes begin as sheet metal. Folded, heated, hammered, softened again. Every mark is part of the form. A curve seems drawn in the air, then given weight. The work is pared back, but never cold. Patina, wax and handwork hold the surface at the point Brian chooses. Join us for a solo exhibition of bronze sculpture by Brian Hackett at…

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Castlegregory Summer Festival

The Summer Festival is held each year on the second weekend of July. It is organised by Castlegregory Summer Festival Committee to encourage locals and visitors to come together and participate in a fun- packed programme of entertainment. The Summer Festival is known far and wide for its family entertainment. There are lots of events geared towards family involvement, including: Children and Adult Fancy Dress Parades, Sand Castle Competitions, Summer Festival Queen Selection, Dances/ Discos, Treasure Hunts, Family Fun Day, Amusements and lots more. It is one of the oldest festivals in the…

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Clay Hand Building workshops

Come and join us in Grounded HQ to take part in this kick starter pottery course over 3 weeks. In these 2 hours classes, you will get to learn the basics of hand building pottery with pinch and coil techniques. We will also facilitate a session on the wheel for each attendee. Hand building techniques allow you to create pottery with the most primitive tools we have, our own hands! You'll be surprised at what you can produce over the term with some guidance and determination.

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David James Dance

David James is 25 years old and hails from the small village of Killea Co.Donegal. He started performing at the tender age of 14 around the local pubs and clubs in counties Donegal/Derry & Tyrone. David’s first taste of success came in the summer of 2016 when he released the song ‘My Donegal Doll.’ The song went to No.1 on the itunes Charts  David went on to release a further 3 singles that went to No.1. All of these singles are on David’s current album ‘Country Heart’ which is available to purchase here. His live shows carry an infectious energy…

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Editorial - Events - Secondary

'Untamed' Art Exhibition

A selection of original artworks by members of Tralee Art Group and clients of Baile Mhuire Day Centre will be officially opened on the 16th June at 2.30pm, with music and refreshments for attendees. Viewing will be open daily from 4-5pm until early June 2027.

Learn More

Anam Echoes film series

Anam Echoes Film Series A week of Irish film, music and conversation at the Anam Centre, Killarney Sunday 12th – Friday 17th July Killarney filmmaker Charlie O'Brien presents Anam Echoes, a week-long film series at the Anam Cultural Centre, Killarney, bringing together documentary, trad. music and conversation across five nights, with a recurring thread of Irish connections to Latin America running through the programme. The series opens Sunday 12th and Monday 13th July with The Green Fields of Cuba (26 min), followed by a concert with Argentine uilleann piper Pamela Schweblin. Tuesday…

Learn More

Brian Hackett: Bronze Sculptures

At The Kilmorna Collection, Brian Hackett: Bronze Sculptures opens on Friday, 10 July, from 7 to 9 pm. Hackett works from Ballylongford, after more than three decades as a jeweller, learning metal at the scale where proportion, finish and balance cannot hide. These bronzes begin as sheet metal. Folded, heated, hammered, softened again. Every mark is part of the form. A curve seems drawn in the air, then given weight. The work is pared back, but never cold. Patina, wax and handwork hold the surface at the point Brian chooses. Join us for a solo exhibition of bronze sculpture by Brian Hackett at…

Learn More

Castlegregory Summer Festival

The Summer Festival is held each year on the second weekend of July. It is organised by Castlegregory Summer Festival Committee to encourage locals and visitors to come together and participate in a fun- packed programme of entertainment. The Summer Festival is known far and wide for its family entertainment. There are lots of events geared towards family involvement, including: Children and Adult Fancy Dress Parades, Sand Castle Competitions, Summer Festival Queen Selection, Dances/ Discos, Treasure Hunts, Family Fun Day, Amusements and lots more. It is one of the oldest festivals in the…

Learn More

Clay Hand Building workshops

Come and join us in Grounded HQ to take part in this kick starter pottery course over 3 weeks. In these 2 hours classes, you will get to learn the basics of hand building pottery with pinch and coil techniques. We will also facilitate a session on the wheel for each attendee. Hand building techniques allow you to create pottery with the most primitive tools we have, our own hands! You'll be surprised at what you can produce over the term with some guidance and determination.

Learn More

David James Dance

David James is 25 years old and hails from the small village of Killea Co.Donegal. He started performing at the tender age of 14 around the local pubs and clubs in counties Donegal/Derry & Tyrone. David’s first taste of success came in the summer of 2016 when he released the song ‘My Donegal Doll.’ The song went to No.1 on the itunes Charts  David went on to release a further 3 singles that went to No.1. All of these singles are on David’s current album ‘Country Heart’ which is available to purchase here. His live shows carry an infectious energy…

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