‘They think it’s incredible a small town has done this’ – how Killarney got rid of takeaway coffee cups

The winner of our Reader Travel Awards Green Light Judges’ Award for 2024 is the Killarney Coffee Cup Project

Marian Lyne and her daughter Maisie at her home in Killarney. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Édaein O’ Connell

Is anyone up for a takeaway coffee and a walk around Killarney?

It sounds utterly dreamy and, in reality, it is. Whether you are a local or a tourist, it’s an excursion that is one of life’s most simple and beautiful pleasures. Surrounded by some of the best scenery in the Kingdom, Killarney is also a town that buzzes even on a weekday in the off-season. So, with a coffee in hand, the town is yours for exploration.