The late John O’Mahony. Photo:Valerie O’SullivanTHE death has been announced of Killarney journalist John O’Mahony following an illness.
The founder of KillarneyToday.com had been involved in media in Kerry for over 40 years, beginning as a junior reporter with the Now And Then newspaper (later The Kingdom) back in 1983.
He later became managing editor of The Kingdom, which was a very popular publication, especially in the south Kerry area. He and his wife, Geraldine, established O’Mahony Media, a news, publishing, public relations and media training consultancy in 2011.
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They launched KillarneyToday.com in March 2014, providing an invaluable news service for Killarney and indeed the whole county.
Over the years he has contributed to many national newspapers, TV and radio shows as well as building a successful media business in Kerry, working closely with Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce promoting events in the town.
A number of people have paid tribute online, with Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District of Kerry County Council, Martin Grady, saying John O’Mahony was a true gentleman and treated everyone with respect and kindness.
He said his passing leaves a great void in the Killarney community, adding his contribution to the town will not be forgotten.
