THE early hours of Monday morning saw the transformation of Killarney into a red-blooded, star spangled, wild-west style town as July 4 celebrations got underway for the third year running.
Streets were lined with the famous stars and stripes flag as new Killarney Municipal District Mayor Brendan Cronin and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President Kate O’Leary hoisted the colours on the town hall on Main Street, accompanied by a wonderful rendition of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ from a number of local choirs.
Later in the day the fun antics of the troublesome gun-toting wild-west cowboys and their shoot em up’s in the town centre entertained young and old, while the live brass bands added to the sense of occasion throughout the day.
The sizzling smell of the charity barbecue in aid of the Kerry–Cork Health Link Bus that took place at Scott’s Hotel was no doubt still lingering in the air as hundreds of people lined the streets for the start of the Big Parade later that evening; an event that saw floats, flags and all sorts of wonderful characters – including Disney favourites – march through the streets.
The evening was then topped off by an open air cinema screening of ‘Top Gun’ at Killarney House & Gardens before a colourful fireworks display capped off another American Independence Day.
Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
A fireworks display at Killarney House and Gardens, at midnight, closes the annual 4th July Celebrations in the Killarney National Park. Under Cover...Elin Lambert, Clara Harris and Aoife Hjeum - O’Sullivan - D’arcy, watching the film classic ‘Top Gun’. Quick draw... sheriff Conor Halpin from the Wild West Troupe having fun.
Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
A rousing chorus of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by The Killarney Golf Club Choir, with Killarney Musical Society and Killorglin ladies choral group at the ceremonial hoisting of the USA Flag over the Town Hall to mark the begining of the July 4 celebrations.
Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
The Wild West Troupe causing mayhem in Killarney town centre, as outdoor staff worker Timmy O’Leary, gets cornered.
Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin
Pat Connell from Beaufort and Canada with the 1967 Pontiac Parisanne which he purchased in 1970 and participated in the July 4 Parade with Pat Ferris Beaufort in Killarney on Monday.
Good Morning America...Mayor of Killarney Municipal Area Cllr Brendan Cronin, raises the Irish flag as Kate O’Leary, President of Killarney Chamber raises the stars and stripes.
Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
Grainne O’Sullivan, is dragged out by the sheriff Conor Halpin from the Wild West Troupe during the Killarney July 4 Annual Parade in Killarney.
Photo Valerie O’Sullivan
The Wild West Troupe created a lively atmosphere
Tomas Cronin-Moloney, gets a bird’s eye view.