Killarney Thread

Sna · 12-04-2009 7:06pm

Just to let you know there is a Mary Lacey working in the secondary school in town may be a start. It her married name so it is her husband that would be of aid to you

kerry4sam · 13-04-2009 12:50am

Sna wrote: »

Just to let you know there is a Mary Lacey working in the secondary school in town may be a start. It her married name so it is her husband that would be of aid to you

Okay I'm confused ... who would she be of aid to & about what Sna?

kerry4sam · 13-04-2009 1:18am

oeb wrote: »

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I don't think it's too bad there, and it is only temporary.

Rumour has it that the European Circus will be in town for a fortnight. I work in the tourism industry and they never made contact with the hotels or b&b's in the town advertising their times or prices and considering the number of families we've had over the past week and will have in town over the next week, I think they could do a lot more business and make the most out of their time here. It just seems like a wasted opportunity to me really.

Ferris+Enright · 13-04-2009 2:34am

kerry4sam wrote: »

I can completely confirm everything that Boroman said in the Listowel Thread "In answer to Maureen re/county home in Killarney I can tell her that the county home she speaks of was built originally as a workhouse, it was used subsequently as the county home to cater for anybody in Co. Kerry who without proper means would be unable to look after themselves.It is used today as an old folks home facility and is known as St.Columbanus Home. I would advise Maureen to contact the Archivist at Kerry County Library and he may have records or would be in a position to advise where information re/ county home might be sourced. ".

That's it exactly. I was thinking today of the best way to phrase it but Boroman said it perfectly.

I've checked it out with the Archivist at Kerry County Library. Seems he has old records of the minutes etc and not records of patients. This was in 1940 and seems the records are gone. Would anybody know if this facility was run by a religious order then? I wonder if the records were taken to another place and stored? Difficult trying to find information on your father's family when they have already died and you never knew they existed. Thanks to Boroman....he has helped me out with a lot of information that I didn't have. Boroman always comes up with another bit of information for me. Thanks....

dmeehan · 14-04-2009 9:39am

swinging way off on a tangent there (above)

back on topic:
Killarney was mobbed again over the weekend, but it brought back the usual trouble outside scruffys

kerry4sam · 14-04-2009 5:04pm

dmeehan wrote: »

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Killarney was mobbed again over the weekend, but it brought back the usual trouble outside scruffys

To say that Killarney was rough over the past few weeks would be a complete understatement ... and when you see bouncers being taken away for stitches to the head you know it was no barrel of laughs in said establishments! and not just in scruffy's for once!

Lady_North · 14-04-2009 11:01pm

For the last 20 years I have holidayed regularly in Killarney. Have to say I love the place. Very beautiful countryside.

Last year however I was very disappointed to discover the the CARAGH restaurent had closed down. My kids loved the grub in there. Good, wholesome, decent food. Can anyone tell me if something has opened in its place or can you recommend somewhere similar to eat. Heading to Killarney again soon.

Thanks a mil

kerry4sam · 14-04-2009 11:03pm

Lady_North wrote: »

For the last 20 years I have holidayed regularly in Killarney. Have to say I love the place. Very beautiful countryside.

Last year however I was very disappointed to discover the the CARAGH restaurent had closed down. My kids loved the grub in there. Good, wholesome, decent food. Can anyone tell me if something has opened in its place or can you recommend somewhere similar to eat. Heading to Killarney again soon.

Thanks a mil

Perfect timing Lady_North ... The Caragh was re-opened last week as far as I Know

oeb · 15-04-2009 8:57am

kerry4sam wrote: »

To say that Killarney was rough over the past few weeks would be a complete understatement ... and when you see bouncers being taken away for stitches to the head you know it was no barrel of laughs in said establishments! and not just in scruffy's for once!

I did door work for a few years in the Grand, the Granary etc. This kind of stuff has always been happening, but there does seem to have been a bit of a surge in it recently.

dmeehan · 15-04-2009 9:55am

stand by!
May bank holiday/rally of the lakes weekend approaching

batten down the hatches

newman10 · 15-04-2009 9:58am

kerry4sam wrote: »

Perfect timing Lady_North ... The Caragh was re-opened last week as far as I Know

Caragh definately reopened

newman10 · 15-04-2009 12:15pm

Hi All

Just to let all readers of this thread know that Deenach Lodge Tearoom is reopened.

It is run by the Kerry Branch Down Syndrome Ireland whereby we give work and training to young adults with DS.

If you walk/jog in the Demense please drop in to see what we are doing and all feedback is very much appreciated

Thanks

kerry4sam · 15-04-2009 1:11pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

To say that Killarney was rough over the past few weeks would be a complete understatement ... and when you see bouncers being taken away for stitches to the head you know it was no barrel of laughs in said establishments! and not just in scruffy's for once!

oeb wrote: »

I did door work for a few years in the Grand, the Granary etc. This kind of stuff has always been happening, but there does seem to have been a bit of a surge in it recently.

dmeehan wrote: »

stand by!
May bank holiday/rally of the lakes weekend approaching

batten down the hatches

It has always been simmering in Killarney through the years but their certainly has been a re-surge lately for whatever reason (I can easily guess some reasons but won't). What I will expect though is an increased Garda presence leading upto and during this week-end for starters as their was always & will always be an increased Garda presence for the May bank-holiday.

kerry4sam · 15-04-2009 1:13pm

newman10 wrote: »

Hi All

Just to let all readers of this thread know that Deenach Lodge Tearoom is reopened. It is run by the Kerry Branch Down Syndrome Ireland whereby we give work and training to young adults with DS.

If you walk/jog in the Demense please drop in to see what we are doing and all feedback is very much appreciated

Thanks

Aw thanks for letting us know newman. I am always passing by it jogging and wondered when it would be re-opened. I'll drop in the next time I'm passing again for sure

Lady_North · 15-04-2009 1:45pm

Happy Days, thanks for that info. Looking forward to dinner in the Caragh in the next few weeks. yum yum

dh0661 · 15-04-2009 6:30pm

newman10 wrote: »

Hi AllJust to let all readers of this thread know that Deenach Lodge Tearoom is reopened. It is run by the Kerry Branch Down Syndrome Ireland whereby we give work and training to young adults with DS.
If you walk/jog in the Demense please drop in to see what we are doing and all feedback is very much appreciatedThanks

AFAIK they done this last year also. We were there a couple of times during last "summer" and were well impressed.

Looking forward to going again.

kerry4sam · 16-04-2009 4:25pm

Their has been a change in schedule to the line-up in TheGrand this week - ThePaddy's are playing tonight! woohoo! Savage night awaits

newman10 · 16-04-2009 6:30pm

dh0661 wrote: »

AFAIK they done this last year also. We were there a couple of times during last "summer" and were well impressed.

Looking forward to going again.

HI dho661

We empoyed on a part time basis 28 Young Adults with Down Syndrome who would not be able to find employment elsewhere. Also employed was a Manager and 2 part timers.

While we had some teething problems I hope that this year it will be a great year for all involved

Thank you for your support, it is much appreciated

FRANKENFURTER · 18-04-2009 12:52am

Lady_North wrote: »

Happy Days, thanks for that info. Looking forward to dinner in the Caragh in the next few weeks. yum yum

LADY NORTH make sure to check out the price of this place i fancied a bit of a greasy meal and thought the caragh would fit the bill nicely untill the shock i got when i seen they were looking for 19.85 for a mixed grill what a joke 20 quid for a dolled up breakfast either they take a look at the prices or they will be like locs pie house ...............closed within six months ......who in there right minds would pay this money
:eek::eek::mad::eek::mad::eek: ended upn poxy mackers

FRANKENFURTER · 18-04-2009 12:58am

newman10 wrote: »

HI dho661

We empoyed on a part time basis 28 Young Adults with Down Syndrome who would not be able to find employment elsewhere. Also employed was a Manager and 2 part timers.

While we had some teething problems I hope that this year it will be a great year for all involved

Thank you for your support, it is much appreciated

NEWMAN could i please make a suggestion ....as someone who walks through the park past your door at least 5 evenings a week would ye ever try to stay open a little laer as there is huge traffick ie. local people that go to the park after six when they get home from work and im sure if they were aware of the great work that goes on in there they would love tohelp ye alon a little i know i would......have been walking past the door for years and never made it in time for a nice muga.........also get more tables and chairs outside teh door if yer allowed.....:rolleyes:;):pac::pac: best wishes for the coming season

ciarraibhoy · 18-04-2009 7:40pm

Saw a poster today in Inisfallen shopping Centre for Motown night, tonight at Horans Members Bar.

Can anyone tell me where Horans Members Bar is please?

kerry4sam · 18-04-2009 8:38pm

ciarraibhoy wrote: »

Saw a poster today in Inisfallen shopping Centre for Motown night, tonight at Horans Members Bar.

Can anyone tell me where Horans Members Bar is please?

Hey they were advertising for Horans Bar & Nightclub at Clash in Tralee ... You go upstairs there for the MembersBar.

kerry4sam · 18-04-2009 10:13pm

Will all these young people hanging around town day and night still be doing the same next week when schools re-open I wonder? I seriously hope not though!

On another note though it really is fantastic to see all the tours rolling back into the town

kerry4sam · 19-04-2009 11:35pm

J90 will be playing in the Grand Tuesday, can anyone tell me do they draw much of a crowd in I wonder? I have yet to go in and see them

oeb · 20-04-2009 8:32am

kerry4sam wrote: »

J90 will be playing in the Grand Tuesday, can anyone tell me do they draw much of a crowd in I wonder? I have yet to go in and see them

They usually do. It's normally split between them and Dueces Wild as to who draws the biggest midweek crowd. Personally I prefer J90, but I don't get to see them much any more as I now have to drive to Tralee at 7.30 every morning =/

newman10 · 20-04-2009 9:55am

FRANKENFURTER wrote: »

NEWMAN could i please make a suggestion ....as someone who walks through the park past your door at least 5 evenings a week would ye ever try to stay open a little laer as there is huge traffick ie. local people that go to the park after six when they get home from work and im sure if they were aware of the great work that goes on in there they would love tohelp ye alon a little i know i would......have been walking past the door for years and never made it in time for a nice muga.........also get more tables and chairs outside teh door if yer allowed.....:rolleyes:;):pac::pac: best wishes for the coming season

It is under discussion but as you are aware wakling it very weather permiting and we also have some issues regarding our young adults when the support services have finished their working day.

As regard the tables and chairs we can only put out what is permitted by the National Park

FRANKENFURTER · 20-04-2009 6:13pm

I UNDERSTAND even though it does annoy me a little the national park must be the most under used facility in ireland its disgracefull.there should be tables and chairs all around the cottage

kerry4sam · 20-04-2009 11:58pm

FRANKENFURTER wrote: »

I UNDERSTAND even though it does annoy me a little the national park must be the most under used facility in ireland its disgracefull.there should be tables and chairs all around the cottage

No I for one don't agree with this Frankenfurter. I think the cottage has enough tables and chairs outside it. Have you see the trouble that surrounds the benches inside the golden-gates where the now CCTV cameras as located? They were recently put up for a very good reason. Their are plentiful supply for benches throughout the National Parks but what we need more of are bins imo.

I personally think it's rough to suggest the National Parks is the most unedr-used facility in Ireland. Take a stroll or a cycle any day/evening and you will see crowds of people at all aspects of the National Parks.

missannik · 21-04-2009 12:19am

newman10 wrote: »

Windsurfing (Rossbeigh)

Firstly, cheers for the suggestions fellas.

Do you have any info on windsurfing... ie. are there are companies that organise this? Thanks.

newman10 · 21-04-2009 9:51am

missannik wrote: »

Firstly, cheers for the suggestions fellas. Do you have any info on windsurfing... ie. are there are companies that organise this? Thanks.

Do you mean lessons or rent equipment. AFAIK it is not possible. You would need your own equipment.

Jamie Knox in Castlegregory would hire equipment and give lessons

oeb · 21-04-2009 10:12am

missannik wrote: »

Firstly, cheers for the suggestions fellas. Do you have any info on windsurfing... ie. are there are companies that organise this? Thanks.

This reminds me of something. Does anyone remember when you used to be able to rent windsurfing equipment down in dundag? Whatever happened to that? (This was 20 odd years ago)

newman10 · 21-04-2009 10:32am

oeb wrote: »

This reminds me of something. Does anyone remember when you used to be able to rent windsurfing equipment down in dundag? Whatever happened to that? (This was 20 odd years ago)

Dont know if the OPW would allow that now:(

newman10 · 21-04-2009 10:37am

carchaeologist wrote: »

BZP was banned yesterday..so most of his stuff is unsaleable now!!

Only herbal weed left!!

Walked up High St. this morning and the "head Shop" was painted and had an opening date on it.:D:P:D:P

newman10 · 21-04-2009 10:40am

Have a friend thinking of opening a Business in Town. Would anyone care to give an opinion on the Outlet Centre

oeb · 21-04-2009 11:27am

newman10 wrote: »

Have a friend thinking of opening a Business in Town. Would anyone care to give an opinion on the Outlet Centre

Upstairs in particular is badly supported. There are very few businesses up there, and green properties don't seem to be doing much about it (It has been pretty much empty upstairs for a long time). If he is opening a downstairs premises then you benifit from an awful lot of passing traffic, which is great, but I would advise against opening anything on the ghost town second level. (Unless it was a business that did not really need to rely on passing traffic)

missannik · 21-04-2009 12:29pm

newman10 wrote: »

Do you mean lessons or rent equipment. AFAIK it is not possible. You would need your own equipment.

Jamie Knox in Castlegregory would hire equipment and give lessons

Thanks Newman.

I don't have my own equipment, so I'll look into Jamie Knox.

newman10 · 21-04-2009 12:43pm

She would be taking over a downstairs unit but is questioning if the footfall is still strong and is discounting the way to go at the moment

kerry4sam · 21-04-2009 4:50pm

newman10 wrote: »

Have a friend thinking of opening a Business in Town. Would anyone care to give an opinion on the Outlet Centre

newman10 wrote: »

She would be taking over a downstairs unit but is questioning if the footfall is still strong and is discounting the way to go at the moment

Wow it's very difficult to advise on the outlet centre ... He will have to abide by the discounts and they are restricted to a 6pm closing even if the town is busy during the summer months, maybe 7pm closing latest!

Not alot of foot-traffic seem to pass through as often (even with the bus-station located on ground floor) as before but with the town now getting busier I would hope this would change.

I wish him well if he does venture in there. It could really do with a new lease of life in there.

What kind of store are we talking about?

kerry4sam · 21-04-2009 4:52pm

newman10 wrote: »

Walked up High St. this morning and the "head Shop" was painted and had an opening date on it.:D:P:D:P

What is the opening date mentioned? Just what the town needs as the tourist season kicks in :rolleyes:

newman10 · 21-04-2009 5:21pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

What is the opening date mentioned? Just what the town needs as the tourist season kicks in :rolleyes:

May 1st just in time for the Petrol Heads who will be in Town. As if the place wont be mad enough :eek:

kerry4sam · 21-04-2009 9:44pm

oeb wrote: »

This reminds me of something. Does anyone remember when you used to be able to rent windsurfing equipment down in dundag? Whatever happened to that? (This was 20 odd years ago)

Gosh I remember during my teens when dundag was the place to go to once the slightest bit of sun made an appearance :pac:

kerry4sam · 21-04-2009 9:47pm

newman10 wrote: »

May 1st just in time for the Petrol Heads who will be in Town. As if the place wont be mad enough :eek:

You know I don't know why but every year I think it can't be as bad as the previous and yet it does! I heard somewhere though that certain strings were tightened for this year and people will notice a remarkable difference around the county for both the Bank Holiday and rally week-end

FRANKENFURTER · 21-04-2009 11:38pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

You know I don't know why but every year I think it can't be as bad as the previous and yet it does! I heard somewhere though that certain strings were tightened for this year and people will notice a remarkable difference around the county for both the Bank Holiday and rally week-end

guys the rally weekend cant come fast enough for the town....when was there last any real trouble .........fair enough it can get a bit messy late at night but its like that every weekend..i think we should give the guards the credit they deserve for the job they do on this weekend.....also i have been told that the beyonce concert is not going ahead....killarney town center is in bad shape at the moment there is a lot of shops under pressure so i think we should be glad of any big crowds we get this year:o:o

FRANKENFURTER · 21-04-2009 11:50pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

No I for one don't agree with this Frankenfurter. I think the cottage has enough tables and chairs outside it. Have you see the trouble that surrounds the benches inside the golden-gates where the now CCTV cameras as located? They were recently put up for a very good reason. Their are plentiful supply for benches throughout the National Parks but what we need more of are bins imo.

I personally think it's rough to suggest the National Parks is the most under-used facility in Ireland. Take a stroll or a cycle any day/evening and you will see crowds of people at all aspects of the National Parks.

kerry what i meant is why not do more there just inside the gates across from the cottage.......why not get a skate board park in there .....why not build a band stand in there .......why not put in facility's so families can go of a Sunday for a picnic.......why not put a running track around some so locals can do circuit training in there .......why not build a mountain bike circuit in there........why not allow someone rent water sports equipment in there ,,....as someone who walks there five or six days a week and see all the different things that could be done for kids teams adults senior citizens with little needed as regards money to do i t.where are all these benches you seem to think are there...there is not one single table in there......and why should everybody have to do without because of mindless thugs...go and look at the playground and see the joy to be had with a little bit of innovation:rolleyes:

kerry4sam · 22-04-2009 12:24am

FRANKENFURTER wrote: »

kerry what i meant is why not do more there just inside the gates across from the cottage.......why not get a skate board park in there .....why not build a band stand in there .......why not put in facility's so families can go of a Sunday for a picnic.......why not put a running track around some so locals can do circuit training in there .......why not build a mountain bike circuit in there........why not allow someone rent water sports equipment in there ,,....as someone who walks there five or six days a week and see all the different things that could be done for kids teams adults senior citizens with little needed as regards money to do i t.where are all these benches you seem to think are there...there is not one single table in there......and why should everybody have to do without because of mindless thugs...go and look at the playground and see the joy to be had with a little bit of innovation:rolleyes:

re-read my post and you will see I said benches and never mentioned tables anywhere as they are not there! The benches are down around en route to the river walk and further on down toward the walk to RossCastle, even Muckross House, up past the turn-off to the KnockreerHouse out past the old farm ... plenty seating to be found. If the weather stays like it has been you will see most people opt to sit on their coats on the grass anyways just looking out at the views.

It's a National Parkland that imho would have it's beauty taken from it if a skateboard area were to be erected in there! God I am definitely against that idea.

The playground is fantastic and was well needed and was not before time either.

As for a band-stand: the town has speakers at the junction of MainStreet and PlunkettStreet that are only used on special occasions and should be used alot more. A band-stand down the desemne is just not necessary & would be an eye-soar imo and I'm failing to see who would actually utilise it if erected down there.

newman10 · 22-04-2009 5:06pm

FRANKENFURTER wrote: »

kerry what i meant is why not do more there just inside the gates across from the cottage.......why not get a skate board park in there .....why not build a band stand in there .......why not put in facility's so families can go of a Sunday for a picnic.......why not put a running track around some so locals can do circuit training in there .......why not build a mountain bike circuit in there........why not allow someone rent water sports equipment in there ,,....as someone who walks there five or six days a week and see all the different things that could be done for kids teams adults senior citizens with little needed as regards money to do i t.where are all these benches you seem to think are there...there is not one single table in there......and why should everybody have to do without because of mindless thugs...go and look at the playground and see the joy to be had with a little bit of innovation:rolleyes:

Liked the idea of a Skate Park but when the Town council were approached a few years ago it was turned down and it could have been built alongside the Leisure Centre.

I also like the Bandstand but I would place it in the grounds of Killarney House (McShanes) As a centre town location it is excellent

PMI · 22-04-2009 5:31pm

kerry4sam wrote: »

J90 will be playing in the Grand Tuesday, can anyone tell me do they draw much of a crowd in I wonder? I have yet to go in and see them

They always do....its was busy

Usually J90 Monday and Deuces Tuesday!

dmeehan · 22-04-2009 5:33pm

newman10 wrote: »

I also like the Bandstand but I would place it in the grounds of Killarney House (McShanes) As a centre town location it is excellent

it would be a great idea, especially during the sumemrfest
only problem is its not really a town centre location as it is behind gates and an 8ft high wall

<sidebar>whose brilliant idea was it to build a big fecking wall around the national park along the inner relief road, its like the berlin wall ffs. even half height with a wall and the rest with railings, so at least tourists can SEE the amenity that is behind it</sidebar>

kerry4sam · 22-04-2009 5:36pm

dmeehan wrote: »

...<sidebar>whose brilliant idea was it to build a big fecking wall around the national park along the inner relief road, its like the berlin wall ffs. even half height with a wall and the rest with railings, so at least tourists can SEE the amenity that is behind it</sidebar>

I completely agree with this point. Their is a gate almost at the junction but even that's locked tight. I saw some tourists this morning trying to open it as I was joggin past - makes no sense having it that high...especially with the sheer beauty behind it.

FRANKENFURTER · 23-04-2009 1:49am

kerry4sam wrote: »

re-read my post and you will see I said benches and never mentioned tables anywhere as they are not there! The benches are down around en route to the river walk and further on down toward the walk to RossCastle, even Muckross House, up past the turn-off to the KnockreerHouse out past the old farm ... plenty seating to be found. If the weather stays like it has been you will see most people opt to sit on their coats on the grass anyways just looking out at the views.

It's a National Parkland that imho would have it's beauty taken from it if a skateboard area were to be erected in there! God I am definitely against that idea.

The playground is fantastic and was well needed and was not before time either.

As for a band-stand: the town has speakers at the junction of MainStreet and PlunkettStreet that are only used on special occasions and should be used alot more. A band-stand down the desemne is just not necessary & would be an eye-soar imo and I'm failing to see who would actually utilise it if erected down there.

THE benches i would like to see are just inside where an adult can sit and watch kids run of there energy not have to walk all the way in a sit in fear while kids run along the river bank.......and surely people can expect a table if the would like to have a picnic they are in almost every other national parkland ive been in......dont get me wrong i love the park its just there's some much of it there and it is simply not being used enough by local people.......and surely u don't compare poxy tannoy music over the music you could have maybe on a nice sunny sunday why not have a local band ie gleneagle playing in the back round for an hour ...i dont mean electric guitars etc

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