The Local Property Tax in Kerry will remain unchanged for the next three years after councillors voted in favour of maintaining the existing 10 per cent over baseline rate. They voted on a 19-13 majority for that option – with one councillor absent – despite having been asked by officials to consider a 15 per… Read More…
Fexco’s annual Women in Payments conference attracted over 100 industry leaders and enthusiasts to its offices in Killorglin and the event showcased an impressive roster of speakers from prominent organistions who shared their business experiences. FAI’s Football for All, Hersport, EY, Castlebridge, JP Morgan, Enterprise Ireland and the SEAI. Were all represented and engaging discussions… Read More…
Kerry-based professional life coach Lisa Fitzpatrick has been named All-Star Munster Coach of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. She has become a trusted leader in career transition and growth, as well as leadership development for both business owners and employees across Munster and beyond. Her tailored coaching services are designed to help… Read More…
Despite implementing what is possibly the greatest giveaway Budget in living memory, the Government has come under heavy and sustained fire in Kerry for not cutting the VAT rate on tourism from 13.5 per cent to nine per cent. The measures announced by Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Doonohoe didn’t deliver the lower VAT rate… Read More…
Budget 2025 will deliver targeted supports to people, families and businesses to alleviate pressures caused by the increased cost of living, Education Minister and Kerry TD, Norma Foley, has stressed. She was speaking after securing an education budget of almost €12 billion, which is the highest on record with a free schoolbooks scheme to cover… Read More…
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its prestigious 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards and both The Europe Hotel and Resort and The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens in Killarney have been recognised in the Europe Resort category. The awards represent the most cherished experiences in the travel industry, as voted by readers, and for the… Read More…
The award winners in this year’s Killarney Looking Good Competition have been announced. The prizes will be presented at a reception in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney on Monday, October 14 where the special guest will be All-Ireland winning star and 2023 Footballer of the Year Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh. There are 26 individual category awards… Read More…
Kerry TD, Pa Daly, has added his voice to calls for a new bypass road in Killarney with figures obtained by him confirming that the current bypass is one of the busiest roads in the southern and mid-west region. He said the details of average traffic flow on the Killarney bypass – with an average… Read More…
The High Court has quashed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning permission for Shannon LNG’s plans for a gas terminal in North Kerry. In the High Court Justice Richard Humphreys ruled in upheld Shannon LNG’s view that the decision was invalid as it failed to consider relevant considerations including the Kerry County Development Plan.… Read More…
There has been a call for a full review of street and road closures during the peak summer months in Killarney, particularly given the traffic congestion in the town. Cllr Martin Grady said the closures often prove unnecessary and he pointed, in particular, to the decision to close Main Street on weekends for the month… Read More…
The most magical time of the year is fast approaching – and even more magical news is just breaking in Killarney. Santa Claus has sent a special message all the way from the North Pole to confirm that he will be returning to the wonderful venue that is Deenagh Lodge, in Killarney National Park, for… Read More…
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has confirmed that it has conducted a number of inspections in Killarney to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws. This follows a surge in complaints to the organisation’s consumer helpline which led to a total of 43 businesses in Munster being inspected. CCPC enforcement visited a range of businesses… Read More…
The five-star Europe Hotel and Resort in Killarney has unveiled a stunning collection of newly renovated rooms that encompass luxury and some of Ireland’s most spectacular views. The standout feature is the sensational Hans Liebherr Suite, named after the visionary German entrepreneur and engineer who founded the Liebherr Group and opened the hotel 1961. Dr… Read More…
Over 30 groups and more than 650 volunteers removed an estimated four tonnes of marine litter in Kerry with clean-ups taking place in various locations. The helpers included students from St Joseph’s Secondary School in Ballybunion, who collected 30kg of rubbish in a big beach clean on Friday, including numerous plastic bottles, glassware, broken flip-flops,… Read More…
Japan’s Ambassador to Ireland, Maruyama Norio visited the MTU Kerry Campus on Monday where adiscussion was hosted about the relations between both countries. Moderated by Professor Muiris Ó Laoire, a senior lecturer at the School of Health and Social Sciences at MTU, the discussion focused on the cultural, economic and educational ties between Ireland and… Read More…
The long-serving director of communications for the Diocese of Kerry has retired and the diocesan advisor in religious education at secondary school level has resigned to take up a similar position elsewhere. Mary Fagan has left the communications role after 16 years during which time she managed internal and external communication as well as looking… Read More…
Kerry Library is one of over 300 marking National Public Libraries Day 2024 on Saturday next and is encouraging people to take a look at the wide-ranging free services open to them through. Libraries countywide will host a range of activities for children on Saturday morning, including storytime, craft sessions and STEM play time. The… Read More…
Two Kerry firms, The Ard Rí Group and Fexco, have been awarded Ireland’s best managed companies accolade Fexco also winning the family business award in a competition overseen by Deloitte. The network of 129 companies recognised has a combined turnover of more than €15 billion and provide employment to over 45,000 people across a range… Read More…
There was a major boost confirmed for Killarney in relation to housing this Thursday afternoon when it was confirmed that the planned Cronin’s Wood development, for which planning permission has been granted, will be allocated exclusively for social housing requirements. Department approval has been received for the development consisting of 249 properties to be developed… Read More…
EXCLUSIVE After years of intensive lobbying, a minor injuries clinic is finally to be established in Killarney, KillarneyToday.com can confirm. The facility – which will include a badly needed x-ray unit – is being developed in conjunction with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare and it is aligned to the HSE Capital Plan for 2024. The development… Read More…
