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Something wonderful is coming to Killarney this summer - and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of it. The brand-new Summer in Killarney Festival is launching in June, and it promises to be a truly special celebration of everything that makes this town so unique: its culture, its community, its landscape, and its warmth.
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KERRY Mental Health Association has announced details of its inaugural charity golf classic at Beaufort Golf Club on Friday 31st July 2026.
Golfers are encouraged to enter the event from which the proceeds will help purchase transport for local mental health day centres and fund the roll out of mental health educational activities in Kerry.
The entry fee for Teams of 4 is €400 with tee-times available from early on the morning onwards on Friday 31st July – an ideal start to the last Bank Holiday Weekend of the summer.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said,
“This golf outing on Friday 31st July at Beaufort Golf Club is not only a fundraiser but more importantly, an awareness-raiser. A mission of Kerry Mental Health Association is to support people in Kerry with mental health challenges, their families and carers. Our fundraising activities are essential to achieving our vision to foster good mental health and better inform society about how to take care of its mental health. Proceeds from the event will go towards funding the cost of a ‘bus’ for a local mental health day centre and the roll-out free and affordable mental health educational activities. We are encouraging golf enthusiasts from Kerry and beyond to enter and have an enjoyable day out.”
To enter a team, sponsor a tee and/or green or a raffle prize, contact John Drummey at John@KerryMentalHealth.ie or phone 083 2032742.
The best two scores will count on holes 1 to 17, and three scores to count on the 18th hole with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well as Nearest The Pin and The Longest Drive.
“We would be truly grateful for your support and participation on a day that promises excellent golf and an opportunity to directly enhance mental health services and support in our community,” said John Drummey.
Golfers are encouraged to enter the event from which the proceeds will help purchase transport for local mental health day centres and fund the roll out of mental health educational activities in Kerry.
The entry fee for Teams of 4 is €400 with tee-times available from early on the morning onwards on Friday 31st July – an ideal start to the last Bank Holiday Weekend of the summer.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said,
“This golf outing on Friday 31st July at Beaufort Golf Club is not only a fundraiser but more importantly, an awareness-raiser. A mission of Kerry Mental Health Association is to support people in Kerry with mental health challenges, their families and carers. Our fundraising activities are essential to achieving our vision to foster good mental health and better inform society about how to take care of its mental health. Proceeds from the event will go towards funding the cost of a ‘bus’ for a local mental health day centre and the roll-out free and affordable mental health educational activities. We are encouraging golf enthusiasts from Kerry and beyond to enter and have an enjoyable day out.”
To enter a team, sponsor a tee and/or green or a raffle prize, contact John Drummey at John@KerryMentalHealth.ie or phone 083 2032742.
The best two scores will count on holes 1 to 17, and three scores to count on the 18th hole with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well as Nearest The Pin and The Longest Drive.
“We would be truly grateful for your support and participation on a day that promises excellent golf and an opportunity to directly enhance mental health services and support in our community,” said John Drummey.
- Business
Kerry Airport Appoints Adrian Neilan as Chief Executive Officer
KERRY Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Neilan as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the position next month (May).
Adrian assumes the role following a record-breaking year in 2025 with over 440,000 passengers, the highest in its history, travelling through the airport.
A native of Ardfert, Co. Kerry, he returns home to the Kingdom with a deep personal connection and a strong professional track record spanning more than two decades.
Adrian Neilan is widely recognised as a resilient and results-driven executive with vast experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering strategy and guiding organisations through transformation and innovation.
He was educated at Trinity College Dublin where he graduated with a BA, BAI Engineering followed by an MSC Computer Science, also from Trinity, later adding an MBA from Dublin City University.
This background, coupled with Adrian’s business acumen and expertise should benefit Kerry Airport Airports in its drive for new routes.
Announcing the appointment, the Chairman of Kerry Airport Plc, Denis Cregan, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Adrian back to Kerry in this important leadership role. He brings not only exceptional professional expertise but also a genuine understanding of the region and its potential.
“Adrian’s breadth of experience and strategic insight make him ideally positioned to lead Kerry Airport into its next phase of growth and development, and on behalf of the Board, I wish him every success in the role.”
Adrian Neilan has a proven history of leading finance, operations, cybersecurity/digital transformation, and HR.
Speaking on his appointment, he said,
“I am incredibly proud to be the next CEO at Kerry Airport in my home county. I have a deep appreciation for the airport’s essential place in supporting the local economy and sustaining connectivity across the region.
“My appointment comes at a pivotal time, with a mandate to drive continued growth through the development of new routes and to further secure Kerry Airport’s role as a critical piece of infrastructure supporting future development.
“I look forward to working with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to build on Kerry Airport’s strong foundations and to support its continued growth and success.”
From May, Adrian will lead the airport into its next phase of development, building on its strong foundations while advancing connectivity and enhancing the overall passenger experience.
KERRY Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Neilan as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the position next month (May).
Adrian assumes the role following a record-breaking year in 2025 with over 440,000 passengers, the highest in its history, travelling through the airport.
A native of Ardfert, Co. Kerry, he returns home to the Kingdom with a deep personal connection and a strong professional track record spanning more than two decades.
Adrian Neilan is widely recognised as a resilient and results-driven executive with vast experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering strategy and guiding organisations through transformation and innovation.
He was educated at Trinity College Dublin where he graduated with a BA, BAI Engineering followed by an MSC Computer Science, also from Trinity, later adding an MBA from Dublin City University.
This background, coupled with Adrian’s business acumen and expertise should benefit Kerry Airport Airports in its drive for new routes.
Announcing the appointment, the Chairman of Kerry Airport Plc, Denis Cregan, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Adrian back to Kerry in this important leadership role. He brings not only exceptional professional expertise but also a genuine understanding of the region and its potential.
“Adrian’s breadth of experience and strategic insight make him ideally positioned to lead Kerry Airport into its next phase of growth and development, and on behalf of the Board, I wish him every success in the role.”
Adrian Neilan has a proven history of leading finance, operations, cybersecurity/digital transformation, and HR.
Speaking on his appointment, he said,
“I am incredibly proud to be the next CEO at Kerry Airport in my home county. I have a deep appreciation for the airport’s essential place in supporting the local economy and sustaining connectivity across the region.
“My appointment comes at a pivotal time, with a mandate to drive continued growth through the development of new routes and to further secure Kerry Airport’s role as a critical piece of infrastructure supporting future development.
“I look forward to working with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to build on Kerry Airport’s strong foundations and to support its continued growth and success.”
From May, Adrian will lead the airport into its next phase of development, building on its strong foundations while advancing connectivity and enhancing the overall passenger experience.
- Training and Development
April was a fantastic month of learning and development for our members, as Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, in partnership with South West Gnó Skillnet, delivered a series of insightful and practical training sessions.
Throughout the month, members had the opportunity to take part in courses such as Canva for Social Media and Instagram for Business, designed to help businesses strengthen their digital marketing skills and online presence.
Attendees greatly appreciated the interactive nature of the training sessions and came away with valuable tips, tricks, and practical advice from highly experienced trainers. The feedback was extremely positive, with many participants highlighting how useful the sessions were for their day-to-day business activities.
We’re delighted to continue providing valuable learning opportunities for our members and hope to offer similar training sessions in the future.
If there are any topics or training opportunities you’d like to see us explore, please get in touch - we’d be happy to hear your ideas
Throughout the month, members had the opportunity to take part in courses such as Canva for Social Media and Instagram for Business, designed to help businesses strengthen their digital marketing skills and online presence.
Attendees greatly appreciated the interactive nature of the training sessions and came away with valuable tips, tricks, and practical advice from highly experienced trainers. The feedback was extremely positive, with many participants highlighting how useful the sessions were for their day-to-day business activities.
We’re delighted to continue providing valuable learning opportunities for our members and hope to offer similar training sessions in the future.
If there are any topics or training opportunities you’d like to see us explore, please get in touch - we’d be happy to hear your ideas
Killarney is celebrating after Autism Friendly Killarney received national recognition at the As I Am Ireland Awards, taking home the Inclusive Events Award at a ceremony held in Dublin’s City Hall on Saturday night.
The award marks a major achievement for the group, which has spent the past three years working to make events across Killarney more accessible and welcoming for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Through their efforts, more than 20 local events have introduced autism-friendly supports, including quiet hours, sensory spaces and designated safe areas. Events such as Christmas in Killarney, Rally of the Lakes, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Wander Wild Festival and Bikefest have all worked with the group to create more inclusive experiences for attendees.
The award highlights the growing commitment across the town to ensure everyone can enjoy local events in a comfortable and supportive environment. Organisers are now increasingly reaching out to Autism Friendly Killarney for guidance on making their events more accessible.
The ceremony itself reflected the values of inclusion, with traditional applause replaced by silent hand waves throughout the evening.
Everyone involved with Autism Friendly Killarney should be incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition, which highlights the positive impact the group continues to make in the community.
The award marks a major achievement for the group, which has spent the past three years working to make events across Killarney more accessible and welcoming for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Through their efforts, more than 20 local events have introduced autism-friendly supports, including quiet hours, sensory spaces and designated safe areas. Events such as Christmas in Killarney, Rally of the Lakes, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Wander Wild Festival and Bikefest have all worked with the group to create more inclusive experiences for attendees.
The award highlights the growing commitment across the town to ensure everyone can enjoy local events in a comfortable and supportive environment. Organisers are now increasingly reaching out to Autism Friendly Killarney for guidance on making their events more accessible.
The ceremony itself reflected the values of inclusion, with traditional applause replaced by silent hand waves throughout the evening.
Everyone involved with Autism Friendly Killarney should be incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition, which highlights the positive impact the group continues to make in the community.
- Community Spirit
Killarney enjoyed outstanding success at the 2026 Gold Medal Awards for Hotels Ireland, held on 27 January 2026, with a strong showing from local businesses who are members of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce
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Jessie Buckley wins an Oscar!