Killarney Thread

Ciarrai76 · 26-01-2016 10:18pm

monkeynuz wrote: »

Does anyone know what brands of paint home base have? Do they do farrow and ball &c.

Many thanks.

Pat McDonnells Paints in Mile Height retail park, Tralee, do that brand.

travelledpengy · 28-01-2016 2:14pm

Get sharing and voting for Killarney Lakes.. We are way behind!

http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/poll-vote-for-irelands-favourite-beauty-spot-377711.html

stop animal cruelty · 28-01-2016 5:09pm

Does anyone know anything about the cycle that happens the day after the ring of Kerry?

Mozzeltoff · 05-02-2016 1:47pm

My father law is on the old pre pay electricity. Bascially it's cards he puts into the meter. We used to be able to get them in Heatons, that is up until yesterday. Since Sports direct took them over they want nothing to do with the ESB cards. So I was wondering if anyone knows anywhere else to get them in town? I know realistically if he still wants to use pre pay he should go for the newer meters but tbh I am not having that argument with him again.

phater phagan · 05-02-2016 2:09pm

Not sure about where to get the prepaid cards - you might ask the news vendor/internet place at top of New Street. I know that they are a payzone for toll roads etc. Electric Ireland phone number is 1850 305 095 - they will probably be able to tell you where to get the cards.

fuerte1976 · 05-02-2016 9:00pm

Gleesons spar at the taxi rank used to do these type of prepay options. Not sure if they still do but worth a shot.

travelledpengy · 05-02-2016 11:46pm

Try Healy's Newsagents across from Dunnes

lazybones32 · 12-02-2016 11:10am

The mountains look fab this morning with the snow and sunshine.

phater phagan · 15-02-2016 7:50pm

I was visiting my family in Killarney today andwe went to the Khao restaurant for lunch. It was my second time there The first time I ordered Pad Thai which I judged to be good, but not to my taste - it had a sweetish sauce, which I'm not a huge fan of.

Today was a whole different experience for me. I had a dish called Red Curry Duck and I can honestly say that it was one of the most satisfying and tasty meals that I have ever had.

I was in the restaurant industry myself for many years, and do not give out kudos willy, nilly.

travelledpengy · 15-02-2016 11:07pm

phater phagan wrote: »

I was visiting my family in Killarney today andwe went to the Khao restaurant for lunch. It was my second time there The first time I ordered Pad Thai which I judged to be good, but not to my taste - it had a sweetish sauce, which I'm not a huge fan of.

Today was a whole different experience for me. I had a dish called Red Curry Duck and I can honestly say that it was one of the most satisfying and tasty meals that I have ever had.

I was in the restaurant industry myself for many years, and do not give out kudos willy, nilly.

It is top quality indeed. Excellent value, and business has really taken off since opening.

phater phagan · 16-02-2016 12:07am

travelledpengy wrote: »

It is top quality indeed. Excellent value, and business has really taken off since opening.

That's good to hear. It uplifts Killarney's profile in the culinary league ( not quite sure if there is such a thing?). There is there, the best fish-and-chip shop. and ice-cream shop and now this delight.

Boom__Boom · 18-02-2016 12:22pm

Killarney House and gardens to reopen in April

The restored ornamental gardens at Killarney House beside the town centre are to open to the public on Sunday, April 3rd, on a weekend-only basis for April and May.
The full re-opening of the gardens, which are predicted to become the 'Saint Stephen's Green' of the tourist town, has been delayed because of the effect of the wet weather on the planting programme.
"The Ornamental Gardens will be accessible from Sunday 3rd April 2016, with limited opening hours at weekends during April and May," a press spokesman at the Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Department said.

ForeverYoung90 · 18-02-2016 2:19pm

Are there any good mountain walks around Muckross or anywhere?

dobman88 · 18-02-2016 4:45pm

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

Are there any good mountain walks around Muckross or anywhere?

Torc mountain. Take the directions for the waterfall. When you get to the waterfall, walk to the top of the steps. Youll see a carpark to the left. Walk up past that and stay on that trail, it will take you to the path up the mountain. 2 hours from start to finish should do it.

dobman88 · 18-02-2016 4:56pm

Alternatively. You've got Mangerton mountain on the other side. There's a sharp left turn directly after the Muckross Park Hotel. Mangerton is sign posted here. Drive up that road for about a mile. You'll go round a right hand bend and the turn off for the mountain is on the right. You'll miss it if goin too fast.

Mangerton is up that road and it's one trail up the mountain, one trail down. About 3 hours start to finish would do it.

Munstermad · 24-02-2016 11:17am

Myself and 3 siblings heading to Killarney this weekend, got some good recommendations for pubs n grub here, and the usual scenic touristy stuff but can anyone recommend something fun to do Saturday afternoon? Age range late 20's to early 40's..
Thanks MM

Fear Ciarrai · 24-02-2016 11:56am

Munstermad wrote:

Myself and 3 siblings heading to Killarney this weekend, got some good recommendations for pubs n grub here, and the usual scenic touristy stuff but can anyone recommend something fun to do Saturday afternoon? Age range late 20's to early 40's.. Thanks MM

Watch the rugby

Munstermad · 24-02-2016 12:01pm

Fear Ciarrai wrote: »

Watch the rugby

Oh we will be!!! LOL

BPKS · 24-02-2016 12:20pm

Fear Ciarrai wrote: »

Watch the rugby

He said something fun.

travelledpengy · 24-02-2016 5:50pm

Munstermad wrote: »

Myself and 3 siblings heading to Killarney this weekend, got some good recommendations for pubs n grub here, and the usual scenic touristy stuff but can anyone recommend something fun to do Saturday afternoon? Age range late 20's to early 40's..
Thanks MM

Head out to Ladies View. Stop at Muckross House and Torc Waterfall etc along the way. Nice way to kill a couple of hours if the weather is dry.

siblers · 24-02-2016 7:57pm

http://killarneyhighropes.com/

They do paintball and high ropes if ye want to do something with a bit of physical excursion

Green&Red · 01-03-2016 3:50pm

Guys anyone able to tell me what Cellar One in the Ross is like for a couple looking for dinner and then La Rambla for a group of 10-15, thanks

dobman88 · 01-03-2016 9:14pm

Green&Red wrote: »

Guys anyone able to tell me what Cellar One in the Ross is like for a couple looking for dinner and then La Rambla for a group of 10-15, thanks

Can do better than Cellar One if you're looking for higher end dining. Would go to the Malton myself and the Kube after for cocktails. I've never had an experience like the Malton before or since. It's unbelievable. The Kube is just across the street then.

La Rambla is good for groups. Loads and loads of little dishes that you take bits of and try everything.

travelledpengy · 02-03-2016 11:46am

dobman88 wrote: »

Can do better than Cellar One if you're looking for higher end dining. Would go to the Malton myself and the Kube after for cocktails. I've never had an experience like the Malton before or since. It's unbelievable. The Kube is just across the street then.

La Rambla is good for groups. Loads and loads of little dishes that you take bits of and try everything.

Malton is gone to wreck since Mr Hennigan left.

phater phagan · 02-03-2016 12:21pm

Not that many really good restaurants around Killarney despite its popularity - some are passable. The Flesk is very good, but I think that it's closed for the off season - opening later in March? I like the Europe Hotel - it's top class. Khao is good also.

dobman88 · 02-03-2016 2:46pm

travelledpengy wrote: »

Malton is gone to wreck since Mr Hennigan left.

I haven't been since he left but I could understand that happening alright. He's some.operator

jackreacher · 06-03-2016 10:25pm

anyone know the story with the coral centre?

big truck with gleasure roofing is the sole owner of these roofs in the car park when you drive in?

Ciarrai76 · 06-03-2016 10:27pm

Some very sad news coming out of Killarney tonight. Just heard on RTE news that a baby boy was found dead in an apartment in Park Place & a man in his 30's has been brought to Kerry General hospital with injuries. No more info than that at the moment. Very sad.

monkeysnapper · 06-03-2016 10:41pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Some very sad news coming out of Killarney tonight. Just heard on RTE news that a baby boy was found dead in an apartment in Park Place & a man in his 30's has been brought to Kerry General hospital with injuries. No more info than that at the moment. Very sad.

You serious!!!!!! That's so sad

Ciarrai76 · 06-03-2016 10:50pm

http://www.newstalk.com/11monthold-baby-found-dead-in-Co-Kerry

Lia_lia · 07-03-2016 12:18am

Yeah was just getting a taxi home from town (Killarney) there and the taxi driver was telling me about it. Very sad. Wonder what happened. Just awful anyway no matter what..

phater phagan · 07-03-2016 11:07am

Poor little child R.I.P. His mother must be heartbroken - I hope that she has plenty of support to help her get through this terrible time.

Chemical Byrne · 07-03-2016 5:48pm

RIP to the poor might and our thoughts are with his mother.

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marno21 · 10-03-2016 10:53pm

Kerry County Council is looking at plans to pedestrianise parts of Killarney town centre by night.

The proposal was put before the council by Killarney councilor Michael Gleeson, who suggests such a move would greatly enhance the visitor experience, especially in the summer.
He wants the council to begin by pedestrianising Plunkett Street and Main Street, from 6pm onwards.
The idea is currently being examined by the local authority, as part of the Killarney Traffic Management Study.
Cllr Gleeson believes Killarney could emulate the atmosphere of Grafton Street in Dublin:

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/plans-considered-to-pedestrianise-parts-of-killarney-by-night/

Lia_lia · 10-03-2016 11:58pm

Didn't they pedestrianise Plunkett street before? Don't really see the problem with it. Don't really see the need either however! I'm sure the businesses on those streets will give out.

phater phagan · 11-03-2016 12:15am

That pedestrianisation idea is unworkable. You can't have a street pedestrianised part of the time. It's either all or nothing. Not really a very smart proposal at all.

Halo Kitty · 11-03-2016 12:58am

phater phagan wrote: »

That pedestrianisation idea is unworkable. You can't have a street pedestrianised part of the time. It's either all or nothing. Not really a very smart proposal at all.

I think it would be worth looking into on a trail basis at least.. This idea was proposed years ago but fell through..
I feel Plunkett Street should be free from traffic (possibly after 7pm) and therefore allowing for musicians and artists / street traders a space to entertain the public. .(think summerfest ) a few years back,
Worth a trail period.

Mozzeltoff · 11-03-2016 1:28am

I am afraid I'd have to agree with the poster above you. It should be one or the other. The town in which I grew up in originally had the same idea and went ahead with it but it was an absolute disaster. They did try to implement it properly but it caused too much grief and locals who drove weren't adhering to it.

It's a nice idea but that's all it is. In reality I can't see it working.

travelledpengy · 11-03-2016 8:09pm

marno21 wrote: »

Kerry County Council is looking at plans to pedestrianise parts of Killarney town centre by night.

The proposal was put before the council by Killarney councilor Michael Gleeson, who suggests such a move would greatly enhance the visitor experience, especially in the summer.
He wants the council to begin by pedestrianising Plunkett Street and Main Street, from 6pm onwards.
The idea is currently being examined by the local authority, as part of the Killarney Traffic Management Study.
Cllr Gleeson believes Killarney could emulate the atmosphere of Grafton Street in Dublin:

http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/plans-considered-to-pedestrianise-parts-of-killarney-by-night/

Can't work because the Danny Man's car park is off Main Street beside Macs.

Mozzeltoff · 14-03-2016 2:33am

Anyone know of any gyms around town that are open late? Like to 11? Myself and OH are looking to join a gym but we're both working odd hours and aren't finished until late in the evening (about nine).

phater phagan · 14-03-2016 2:53am

Mozzeltoff wrote: »

Anyone know of any gyms around town that are open late? Like to 11? Myself and OH are looking to join a gym but we're both working odd hours and aren't finished until late in the evening (about nine).

Most gyms close at ten p.m. Not a hundred percent sure about that - but you might check the Gleneagle Hotel . I doubt that any gym stays open beyond that time.
Gym equipment at home might solve it.

Mozzeltoff · 14-03-2016 2:58am

phater phagan wrote: »

Most gyms close at ten p.m. Not a hundred percent sure about that - but you might check the Gleneagle Hotel . I doubt that any gym stays open beyond that time.
Gym equipment at home might solve it.

Thanks man. I'll look into the gym in the Gleneagle.

Would love to have gym equipment but just don't have the space I am afraid

Lia_lia · 14-03-2016 11:42am

Glen gym is until 9. And 8 on Sundays. My brother goes.

Pretty sure the leisure centre on the Bypass is open till 10pm. Used to go there when I still lived at home. Really like it!

Luckily my workplace in Cork has a 24hr gym...so handy!

Countdown1982 · 15-03-2016 11:53pm

Anyone know where I could hire a Mk1 Ford Escort a wedding car in Kilarney for Dec? thanks guys.

siblers · 16-03-2016 12:10am

You could try sending a message to whoever runs this page, they might have an idea
https://www.facebook.com/killarneyvalleyvintage/

dobman88 · 22-03-2016 8:30pm

If anyone sees a Twix Easter egg can they let me know please. Bosses son is asking for one and he's having trouble finding one.

Boom__Boom · 31-03-2016 6:53pm

monkeynuz · 31-03-2016 9:10pm

Boom__Boom wrote: »

Typical not to have a date on it lol, unfortunately my psychic powers are running low at the moment!

Boom__Boom · 31-03-2016 9:38pm

monkeynuz wrote: »

Typical not to have a date on it lol, unfortunately my psychic powers are running low at the moment!

Sorry this Sunday - the 3rd of April.

hmw · 02-04-2016 9:55pm

Do the OPW rangers collect the rubbish in the national park. A bag of shore rubbish on the rd to Dinish for over a week now they must have seen it

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