Killarney Cill Airne
Location
WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 52°03′32″N 9°30′26″W / 52.0588, -9.5072
Irish grid reference V969909
Statistics
Province:	Munster
County:	County Kerry
Elevation:	50 m
Population (2006)  - Town:  - Environs:	13,426  3,505
Website: www.killarney.ie

Killarney (Irish: Cill Airne, meaning "The church of the sloes"^[1]) is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. Basic concept of GPS operation A GPS receiver calculates its position by carefully timing the signals sent by the constellation of GPS Satellites high above the Earth The Irish grid reference system is a system of geographic Grid references commonly used in Ireland (both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Poetic description This dinnseanchas poem named Ard Ruide (Ruide Headland poetically describes the kingdoms of Ireland Munster ( Irish: An Mhumhain, ənˈvuːnʲ Cúige Mumhan or Mumha) is the southernmost of the four Provinces of Ireland. Since the late 16th century the Island of Ireland has been divided into 32 counties ( Irish language contae or condae County Kerry ( Contae Chiarraí in Irish) is a southwestern county of Ireland. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. County Kerry ( Contae Chiarraí in Irish) is a southwestern county of Ireland. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. Macgillycuddy's Reeks ( Irish: Na Cruacha Dubha, meaning "The Black Stacks" are a Mountain range in County Kerry, Ireland The Lakes of Killarney are a renowned scenic attraction located near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. Killarney National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne is located beside the town of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The town is home to St. Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall and Gap of Dunloe. St Mary's Cathedral Killarney is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. Ross Castle (Caisleán an Rois is the ancestral home of the O'Donoghue Clan though it is better known for it's association with the Brownes of Killarney who owned it until Muckross Abbey is one of the major ecclesiastical sites found in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. Torc Waterfall is a notable tourist attraction at the base of Torc Mountain about from Killarney in County Kerry Ireland. The Gap of Dunloe (Bearna an Choimín is a narrow pass between Macgillycuddy's Reeks and the Purple Mountains near Killarney, Ireland

Killarney was awarded the "Best Kept Town" award for 2007 in a cross-border competition jointly organised by the Department of the Environment and the Northern Ireland Amenity Council. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Owing to its natural heritage, history and proximity to the Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael island and its location on the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is a popular tourist destination. The Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne - sometimes anglicized as Corkaguiney) is located in County Kerry and is the most Westerly point of Skellig Michael (from Sceilig Mhichíl in the Irish language, meaning Michael's rock) also known as Great Skellig, is a steep rocky island about The Ring of Kerry is a tourist trail in County Kerry, south-western Ireland.

Contents 1 Transport 2 Sport 2.1 Gaelic games 2.2 Rowing 2.3 Other 3 Industry 4 Tourism 4.1 Attractions 4.2 Nightlife 4.3 Car Rallying 5 People 6 Twinning 7 See also 8 References 9 External links

Transport

Killarney is served by National Primary Route N22 (north to Tralee and Castleisland, south to Cork) and National Secondary Route N72 (west to Killorglin, east to Waterford). Ireland, both north and south of the border, has an extensive network of roads Tralee (Trá Lí (or Tráigh Lí is the county town of County Kerry, in the southwest corner of Ireland. Castleisland ( &ndash pronounced "castle island" &ndash is a busy Market town and commercial centre in County Kerry in southwest Ireland Cork (Corcaigh is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland 's third most populous city after Dublin and Belfast Ireland, both north and south of the border, has an extensive network of roads Killorglin ( Cill Orglan in Irish) is a Town on the Ring of Kerry, in County Kerry, Ireland. Waterford ( or Windy fjord;) is a city in Ireland. It is the primary city of the South East region and the fifth largest in the country

There are train services to Tralee, Limerick, Cork and Dublin operated by Iarnród Éireann. Limerick (pronounced /ˈlɪmrɪk/ Luimneach in Irish) is a city and the county seat of County Limerick in the Province of Munster Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. rail transport in Ireland Iarnród Éireann ( IÉ;; in English, Irish Rail) is the national Railway system operator of the Republic Bus Éireann provides bus services to Limerick (and onwards to Dublin), Tralee, Cork, Kenmare and Skibbereen. Bus Éireann ( Irish for Irish Bus) provides bus services in Ireland with the exception of those operated entirely within the Dublin Region, which Kenmare (An Neidín is a small Town (pop 1844 - CSO 2002 in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. Skibbereen ( Irish: An Sciobairín) is a town in Ireland. The name "Skibbereen" (often shortened to "Skibb" means "little boat Killarney railway station opened on 15 July 1853. Killarney railway station serves the town of Killarney in County Kerry. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 1853 ( MDCCCLIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common ^[2]

Kerry Airport, in Farranfore between Tralee and Killarney, provides an increasing number of air services. Kerry Airport, or Aerphort Chiarraí in Irish, often called Farranfore Airport, is an airport in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland Farranfore ( is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It lies on the N22 road approximately midway between Tralee (17 km and Tralee (Trá Lí (or Tráigh Lí is the county town of County Kerry, in the southwest corner of Ireland. Cork Airport, easily accessible by bus or rail, also serves the Kerry region. Cork Airport, ( Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí is one of the three principal International airports in the Republic of Ireland (along with

Sport

Gaelic games

Killarney has three Gaelic football teams: Dr. Crokes, Killarney Legion and Spa. Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football Dr Crokes is a Gaelic football club based in Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. Killarney Legion are a Gaelic Athletic Association club in the Town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. Spa GAA is a Gaelic football club based in Killarney in County Kerry. The rural hinterland has a large number of Gaelic football teams, such as Kilcummin, Fossa, Firies, Glenflesk and Gneeveguilla. Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football All these teams compete in the Kerry County league and the East Kerry Championship (O'Donoghue Cup) and league.

Dr Crokes are the most successful of these teams, with the most notable triumphs being the capture of the All-Ireland Club Championship in 1992 and the Munster Club Championship in 1991 and 1990. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The club has also won the County Championship on 6 separate occasions, the last being in 2000. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Dr Crokes are the only club in Killarney with a hurling team, which has had some important successes, most recently winning the Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship in 1999 and 2001. Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint) is an outdoor team Sport of ancient Gaelic origin administered by the Gaelic Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.

Rowing

There are six active rowing clubs in the town, who share a common history in Ireland's oldest surviving regatta, the Killarney Regatta, which is held annually on the first or second Sunday in July. GB coxless pair of Toby Garbett & Rick Dunn at Henley Royal Regatta 2004 The six clubs are Commercial RC (Killarney), Flesk Valley RC, Fossa RC, Muckross RC, St. Brendan's RC and Workmen RC. The style of rowing seen at the regatta is traditional, fixed seat rowing in wide, wooden 6 person boats. Since the eighties, a number of the clubs have moved toward coastal type rowing and modern 'slide' or Olympic style rowing.

Muckross Rowing Club is the largest and most successful of the clubs, having developed into a full time 'sliding' club with 24 National Championships (since 1996) at various levels from Junior to Senior. A number of members of the club have also been selected to row for Ireland and have competed successfully at the Home International Regatta, Coupe de la Jeunesse, World Rowing Championships and Olympic Games. The Home Countries International Regatta is a rowing Regatta held every year for the countries of the British Isles - England, Ireland The Coupe de la Jeunesse, also know as the Junior European Rowing Championships, is an international rowing Regatta rowed over 2000 m every year The World Rowing Championships is an International rowing Regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Paul Griffin and Sean Casey, members of Muckross Rowing Club and Cathal Moynihan, a former member, are Irish World Championship rowers. Paul Griffin, racing in Irish Mens Lightweight Four, finished sixth at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, won a silver medal at the 2005 World Championships and a bronze at the 2006 World Championships. The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated He was also (as a member of the Lightweight Four) overall category winner of the 2006 World Cup Rowing series. Sean Casey is currently a member of the Irish Heavyweight Four which has qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games following their tenth place finish at the 2007 World Championships. In the same crew, Sean also won the 'B' final (seventh overall) at the 2006 World Championships and won bronze at the 2006 Munich World Cup Regatta. Cathal Moynihan made his international Senior debut in the Mens Lightweight Four at the 2007 Linz World Cup Regatta in Austria.

Other

Killarney Rugby Club competes in the Munster Junior 1 League Division 3. Killarney Cycling Club is involved in road racing, cross country mountain biking, and has had recent success in downhill mountain biking. Downhill biking ( DH) is a Gravity -assisted Time trial Mountain biking event

Industry

Hosiery manufacturing and shoe making were major industries in the town during the last century but have since seen decline. Hosiery is knitted coverings for the legs and feet Also referred to as legwear hosiery describes garments worn directly on the feet and Legs The term Liebherr Cranes have had a presence in Killarney since 1958, with a combined manufacturing/research and development facility in the town. The Liebherr Group is a German manufacturer established in 1949 by Hans Liebherr headquartered in Biberach an der Riss, Baden-Württemberg. Dollinger-SPX, a filtration products firm and Killarney Plastics have production facilities in the local IDA Industrial Estate. Filtration is a mechanical or physical operation which is used for the separation of solids from fluids (liquids or gases by interposing a medium to fluid flow through which the fluid IDA Ireland is the agency responsible for industrial development in Ireland. In recent years Beocare, a healthcare company set up a manufacturing and research and development base in the town with the assistance of Enterprise Ireland. Enterprise Ireland is the Irish leading state economic development agency focused on helping Irish-owned business deliver new export sales The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism have also moved to Killarney, a key beneficiary of the decentalisation of Civil Service departments outside the capital, Dublin. The Minister for Arts Sport and Tourism (Aire Ealaíon Spóirt agus Turasóireachta is the senior minister at the Department of Arts Sport and Tourism in the The Civil Service (An Stát-sheirbhís of Ireland is the collective term for the permanent staff of the Departments of State and certain State Agencies Certain sections of the Department of Justice have been situated in Killarney for a number of years. The Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform (An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt Comhionannais agus Athchóirithe Dlí is a department of the Government of Ireland.

Tourism

Tourism is by far the largest industry in Killarney. With the exception of Dublin, there are more hotel beds in Killarney than in any other Irish town or city. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. The tourist population is increasingly diverse however a significant proportion of tourists originate from the USA, Ireland, the UK, Germany and other European countries.

Killarney's tourism history goes back at least to the mid 1700s, when Thomas, fourth Viscount Kenmare, began to attract visitors and new residents to the town. The date of 1747 was used in recent 250-year celebrations to honour the history of Killarney tourism. A visit by Queen Victoria in 1861 gave the town international exposure, which it has enjoyed ever since. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901 was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland In the Summer months, Killarney is busy with tourists perusing the town's numerous shops and tourist attractions. Many shops are tourist oriented with many gift shops around the town. The town centre also offers a wide range of hotels, pubs and restaurants to cater for every requirement. Killarney is also famous for its jaunting cars (horse drawn carts) operated by local jarvies. Tourists can avail of jaunting car rides and a guided tour of the town's attractions offered by the jarvies.

Killarney SummerFest^[3] is a highlight of the year in the town, featuring outdoor and indoor concerts from major Irish and international acts. Previous acts include Snow Patrol, The Cranberries, Bryan Adams, The Corrs, Westlife, Tom Jones, Kris Kristofferson, David Gray and Pink. Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish / Scottish Alternative rock band which formed in Dundee Scotland, The band achieved worldwide success due to The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1990 {Otherpeople|Brian Adams}} Bryan Adams OC, OBC, (born Bryan Guy Adams on November 5, 1959) is a Canadian rock The Corrs are a Celtic Folk rock group from Dundalk, County Louth Ireland. Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on 3 July 1998 They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Tom Jones can refer to Tom Jones (singer (born 1940 Welsh pop music singer Tommy Lee Jones (born 1946 American actor and director David Gray may refer to David Gray perpetrator of the Aramoana massacre David Gray (poet, poet (1838-1861 David Gray Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8 1979 known professionally as P!nk is a two-time Grammy -winning American Singer-songwriter who gained prominence In 2008, Westlife return to headline the outdoor concerts, supported by Shane Ward. Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on 3 July 1998 They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Shayne Thomas Ward (born October 16, 1984) is an English pop singer who rose to prominence in the United Kingdom and Ireland Singer KT Tunstall and comedian Des Bishop are among the other acts announced. Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall (born 23 June 1975 is a Scottish Singer-songwriter. Des Bishop ( Deasún Mac an Easpaig in Irish) is a New York City born comedian Other events scheduled for SummerFest 2008 include outdoor theatre, hot air ballooning, Riverdance, art exhibitions, children's events, and the annual SummerFest Black Tie Ball. Riverdance is a theatrical show consisting of traditional Irish step dancing, notable for its rapid leg movements while body and arms are kept largely stationary Sporting events during the festival include the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, the Killarney Regatta, the 5km SummerFest Fun Run and the Killarney Races.

Attractions

• Lakes of Killarney
• Killarney National Park
• Muckross House
• The Black Valley
• Aghadoe
• Ross Castle - this square medieval tower was built by the O'Donoghues on the shores of Lough Lein in the 15th century. The Lakes of Killarney are a renowned scenic attraction located near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. Killarney National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne is located beside the town of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Muckross House (Theach Mhucrois is located on the small Muckross Peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane two of the Lakes of Killarney, from the town of Killarney The Black Valley in County Kerry, is a remote location in the Macgillycuddy's Reeks situated south of the Gap of Dunloe and north of Moll's Gap Aghadoe is a large Townland overlooking the town and lakes of Killarney in Ireland. Ross Castle (Caisleán an Rois is the ancestral home of the O'Donoghue Clan though it is better known for it's association with the Brownes of Killarney who owned it until Now restored, the castle houses a collection of 16th and 17th century oak furniture. Ross Castle is the departure point for boat tours on Lough Lein.

Nightlife

Killarney is a popular destination for partygoers. Killarney's nightspots are often busy seven days a week during the summer months, when the population of the town and the surrounding area increases significantly. Pubs and clubs most commonly visited include Mustang Sallys, McSorleys, Scruffys, Scotts, Charlie Foleys, Jades, The Grand Hotel and The Granary.

Car Rallying

For many years, Killarney was the destination of the Circuit of Ireland Rally, which was held every year over the Easter holiday weekend. The Circuit of Ireland International Rally is an annual automobile rally, which was first held in 1931 Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Nowadays, on the first weekend of May each year, the town plays host to the International Rally of the Lakes. The rally brings spectators in their thousands to watch the top tarmac rally crews do battle over the classic stages of the southwest.

In recent years the event has attracted vast numbers of "boy racers" and an increase in public order offences. The 2008 event saw a large Gardaí presence in the town to tackle such problems but the event was still marred by 64 arrests in the town for various degrees of public order offences including burnt out cars, destruction of property and numerous reckless driving arressts ^[4]

People

• Dick Fitzgerald, Kerry Gaelic footballer
• Paul Coghlan, Senator
• John O'Leary, former TD
• Edward Eagar, lawyer and convict
• Michael Fassbender, actor
• Hugh Kelly, writer
• Michael Moynihan, former TD
• Breeda Moynihan Cronin, former TD
• Diarmuid O'Carroll, soccer player
• Brendan Moloney, soccer player
• John M. O'Sullivan, TD
• Colm Cooper, Gaelic footballer. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ga '''''Garda Síochána na hÉireann''''' (ˈgaːrdə ʃiːˈxaːnə nə ˈheːɾʲən Irish for "Peace Guard of Ireland" often rendered Dick Fitzgerald (1884-1930 was a Gaelic football player who played for Kerry and Dr Paul Coghlan (born 1 June 1944 is an Irish Fine Gael party politician and member of the 23rd Seanad Éireann. John O'Leary was born in Dunrine in the Parish of Kilcummin Killarney in 1933 A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Edward Eagar (1787 – 1866 was a lawyer merchant and criminal Michael Fassbender (born April 2, 1977) is an actor born in Heidelberg, Germany, brought up in Killarney, County Kerry Hugh Kelly (1739 &ndash 3 February 1777) was an Irish dramatist and poet Michael Moynihan (17 June 1917 &ndash 27 June 2001 was an Irish Labour Party party politician who served in the Oireachtas as a Senator and A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (née Moynihan) (born 31 March 1953 is an Irish Labour Party politician A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Diarmuid O'Carroll (born March 16 1987 in Killarney, Ireland) is a football player currently playing for Morecambe Brendan Moloney (born 1989-01-18 in Beaufort, Killarney County Kerry) is an Irish football player currently playing at Nottingham John M O'Sullivan (18 February 1891 &ndash 9 February 1948 was an Irish politician cabinet minister and academic A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Colm "Gooch" Cooper (born June 3 1983 is a Gaelic footballer from County Kerry in Ireland. Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football
• Eoin Brosnan, Gaelic footballer. Eoin Brosnan is an Irish Gaelic football player who plays at centre forward for Kerry and Dr Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football
• Paul Griffin, Olympic and World Championship rower
• Seamus de Faoite, Writer and Playwright
• Seán Kelly, Former President of the GAA and Chairman, Irish Institute of Sport
• Gillian O'Sullivan, Athlete , Racewalker - Former Olympian, World Record Holder and Silver Medallist at the World Athletics Championships 2003. Paul Griffin may refer to Paul Griffin (basketball Paul Griffin (Gaelic football Paul Griffin (boxer Seán Kelly ( Irish: Seán Ó Ceallaigh) is a former President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (2003-2006 He Gillian O'Sullivan (born 21 August 1976 in Killarney) is an Irish race walker. A sportsperson ( British and American English) or athlete (principally American English is any person who participates regularly in a Sport.
• Eileen Sheehan, Poet ^[5]
• Tadhg Lyne, three times All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner with the Kerry GAA Gaelic football team. Tadhgie Lyne (c 1933 &ndash May 31 2002 was an Irish Gaelic footballer with Kerry. The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (or Kerry GAA) is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible
• Jessie Buckley, singer, actress and finalist in the I'd Do Anything BBC series. Jessie Buckley (born 28 December, 1989, in Killarney, County Kerry) is an Irish singer and actress who came second place in the I'd Do Anything was a 2008 Talent show -themed Television series produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom and broadcast

Twinning

• Concord, North Carolina, USA
• Cooper City, Florida, USA
• Kendal, Cumbria, England
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
• Springfield, Illinois, USA
• Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy
• Pleinfeld, Bavaria, Germany ^[6]

See also

• List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
• Ring of Kerry

References

External links

• Killarney Visitors Guide

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