Killarney is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The population of Killarney is about 15,000 people. It is named after the town of Killarney in Co. Kerry in southwest Ireland. Due to its vicinity to the National University of Science and Technology many students live there, who due to transport expenses are willing to stay in large numbers of up to 8 per room. Killarney is a low-density housing area, with a 'grave quietness' when students are on holiday. Killarney is also in the vicinity of the Zimbabwe School of mines whose students also contribute to the populace.