By Jess Baker
Up until last week, Killarney’s beloved town clock was out of time – correct only twice a day, at 4.55am and 4.55pm.
But now, after nine long months of confusion, the town is back on time.
The Killarney Lions Club funded and undertook necessary $2500 repairs to the clock last week, so it could continue serving the community as it has done for 55 years.
Killarney Lions member Rod Petersen said the town clock was first installed by the Killarney Apex Club in 1966 and ran like clockwork for some 30 years before it needed to be replaced.
“… the clock was totally replaced by Killarney Lions in 1997,” Rod said.
“Many people will be pleased to see it back up and on time.”
Rod said the biggest problem the club faced in the clock’s recent refurbishment, was finding and obtaining the replacement parts.
He said the parts were so unique it took months to locate them, but they are high quality and unlikely to fail any time soon.
“The manufacturer of the time piece said the clock is accurate within a minute,” Rod said.
To see the refurbished clock, now showing the correct time at all times, visit Tourist Drive in Killarney.
