The Kerry GAA has said it is fully determined to redevelop Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium to establish a world class venue that will attract major events. The plan is to create a shared space that will support Kerry’s economy and benefit the community for years to come. In a statement issued following approval of a €6… Read More…
Between 700 and 800 members of the public attended the public consultation phase of the proposed N22 Farranfore to Killarney road project over two days, it has been confirmed. Initial route plans, maps and drawings went on display at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney and senior Kerry County Council officials and project team members were… Read More…
Maud Dowd was announced as the 2024 Irish Hotels Federation Kerry branch Employee of the Year at a lunch in the Killarney Plaza Hotel. Over 65 guests attended the event to celebrate and recognise the 17 nominees from hotels and guesthouses across Kerry who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace. Interview panel member… Read More…
Killarney was deeply saddened this Wednesday to learn of the passing, following an illness, of hugely popular businessman Andy O’Sullivan. A great community stalwart and a passionate GAA man, he operated the busy Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre on High Street for several years. From Ballaugh Cross, Killarney, Andy was a very active personality in… Read More…
There wasn’t a hi-vis bib or a litter grabber in sight as dedicated volunteers who have played an active role in ensuring events ran very smoothly in Killarney throughout the year enjoyed a night on the town for their efforts. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce organised an appreciation night in The Laurels lounge to… Read More…
The initial public consultation phase highlighting the referred route for the proposed N22 Farranfore to Killarney project will continue this Tuesday in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney where provisional route plans will be on display all day until 8.00pm. Members of the project team will be on hand to assist visitors with any queries. The… Read More…
Without tourism, Kerry would be a wasteland of closed businesses, massive dole queues and crowded airplanes heading out on the emigration trails once more, it has been claimed. Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Cllr Michael Cahill, said commercial rates and VAT must be reduced for the sector immediately to avoid disaster. “Closed businesses are no… Read More…
Students from Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine in Kenmare have signed up for the Green Schools Water Ambassador programme, in partnership with Uisce Éireann and with support from Clean Coasts, joined and they have been tasked to spread the Think Before You Flush message throughout their school and community. The programme encourages students to undertake actions in… Read More…
Fexco Group has recorded an operating profit of €24 million for the 2023 financial year, a significant increase from the €14.8 million reported in 2022. Income increased from €156.1m in 2022 to €178.7m, marking an increase of 14 per cent year on year. This growth was fuelled by ongoing investments in innovation. Fexco’s Payments and… Read More…
An innovative Kerry Garda who invented a novel way to keep people safe and not disturbed in their homes at Halloween, has won a special award for her efforts. Patricia Fitzpatrick from the Tralee Policing Community Unit devised special Halloween door hangers which essentially were two-sided waterproof signs to hand on door handles. A flashing… Read More…
Greater connectivity, particularly focusing on better access by rail, air and road to and from Kerry, was close to the top of the agenda when the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce executive met with Finance Minister, Jack Chambers, for an important pre-election briefing. The cost of doing business, greater supports for smaller operators and… Read More…
A Killarney man, who is a director of an interiors, architecture and technology company, has receiveda gold award for outstanding service and commitment at an awards ceremony in London. Michael O’Keeffe, of healycornelius design ltd, was recognised at the AT Awards for his exceptional contribution to architectural technology practices at an event that shines a… Read More…
Over 130 influential leaders from Kerry’s tourism, enterprise and community sectors gathered to harness the potential of the new Kerry Place Brand at an event in Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee on Wedneday night. The event, hosted in partnership with the Tech Industry Alliance, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Kerry County Council, Kerry Chamber Network and Kerry… Read More…
Exclusive In a move that is expected to have a major impact on traffic flow in Killarney town centre, An Bord Pleanála today approved an application from Kerry County Council for a compulsory purchase order authorising the acquisition of lands to facilitate the construction of a new inner relief road at Bohereen-Na-Goun, from the Monsignor… Read More…
Killarney and District Motor Club will launch the 2024 Killarney Historic Rally this Saturday and it is already shaping up to be a thrilling event. Over 70 historic cars have already entered for the November 30 rally and the organising team will announce some of the big-name entries at the launch which will take place… Read More…
A Killarney-based HR consultant has expressed disappointment and frustration at what he says is a very disrespectful way of dealing with the implementation of statutory sick pay. Damien McCarthy of HR Buddy points out that Taoiseach Simon Harris had bandied about the idea of pausing the ramp up of the five-day sick pay entitlement in… Read More…
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go…. That wasn’t the early morning chant that rang out in Killarney National Park each day this week but it might well have been as dozens of volunteers set out to put in a hard day’s work with great enthusiasm and almost an air of excitement.… Read More…
Beautiful Ballinskelligs was honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. The town came runner-up in the category for areas with a population of 300-1,000, just losing out on the night to Durrus, Co Cork. The awards, hosted by RTE’s Brendan McArdle, took place in front… Read More…
Exclusive A full 15 years after the site was donated to the community by the Franciscan Order, planning permission is finally being sought to develop the prime Áras Phádraig site on Lewis Road. Kerry County Council will this week advance the plans to the next stage with a public notice to be published prior to… Read More…
Kerry County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, is developing the N22 Farranfore to Killarney project to deliver a sustainable solution for transportation problems identified in Killarney, Farranfore and the wider communities along the N22 corridor. The project involves the examination of feasible transport solutions including active travel, public transport and road-based options. A… Read More…
