Killarney
Americannoun
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a town in the SW Republic of Ireland.
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Lakes of, three lakes in SW Ireland.
noun
Example Sentences
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The tour took the young couple to such places as Mallorca, Spain; Cannes, France; and Killarney, Ireland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Sporting a tricolour clip on his lapel, the musician had Irish citizenship conferred on him in Killarney and said it was a "a monumental day" for all involved.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
In 2016, P-22 became the prime suspect in the death of a 14-year-old koala named Killarney, whose mutilated body was found about 400 yards away from her enclosure at the Los Angeles Zoo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2022
Alittlelesstalk rallied along the rail in the stretch, passing favored Killarney Lass late to win the 40,000 Emerald Distaff, the championship race of the season for older fillies and mares.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2020
The American tourist need have no fear when insects are mentioned, for the mosquito is unknown in Killarney.
From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.
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