Person: John McShain

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Time to cherish our trees

HAVING a little time to spare on a visit to Cork last week, a walk into the UCC campus from the Western Road side was an enticing option. The freshly-greening trees were the magnet, surely one of the best views the college has to offer.

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Final member of McShain family, who gifted Killarney House to the state, has died

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Killarney House nods to yesteryear with €10m revamp

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Killarney House officially open after full makeover

Gardens of earthly pleasure

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Killarney House opens ‘new chapter’ for town’s tourism

Killarney House to reopen after €7m revamp

It is being hailed as the jewel in the crown of Killarney, and its restoration will bring the Killarney National Park right into the heart of the town and create the biggest urban park in the world.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

'Disgusted' locals upset as Killarney Cherry Tree Walk felled

The felling of around 70 cherry blossom trees which lined a popular walk in the tourist mecca of Killarney has sparked controversy.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

Revamped Kerry mansion to become visitor centre for region

A mansion undergoing a €7m refurbishment is to become the main visitor and interpretive centre for Killarney National Park and South Kerry.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

President ‘should use Killarney House as summer residence’

A STUNNING 18th-century mansion gifted to the state by a billionaire businessman should be converted into a summer residence for the President, it has been proposed.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2011

Historic house ‘faces huge repair bill’

AN historic building in Killarney will fall into serious disrepair if the Government doesn’t move quickly to restore it.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2008