Town is poised for a positive transformation

Sean Higgins,Don O’Neill and

Guest speakers David Walsh and Professor Maggie Cusask with PresidentStephen Stack and CEO Colette O'Connor

Anthony O'Gara, Margaret Kissane, Susan O'Gara and Jamie Flannery

Chamber President Stephen Stack with Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley

Margaret O'Connor, Minister Norma Foley, Gemma Fort and Mary Rose Cantillon

Deputy Pa Daly, Colette O'Connor, CEO. Tralee Chamber, Moira Murrell, CEO, Kerry County Council and Cllr Jim Finucane, Mayor of Kerry

Siobhan Kelly, Mark Hussey, Kieran O'Donovan and Sarah O'Regan

Eilieh Broderick, Tim Daly, Anne Looney and Ciara Looney

Seamus Cotter,George Savage and Malachy Nagle

Richard O'Brien and Pamela Prendiville, The Ashe Hotel

Seamus O'Connell, Aoife O'Brien,Louis Collins, Tim Daly and Colette O'Connor

John Reen, Anne Looney, David Walsh, Siobhan Rivas, Chamber President Stephen Stack, Mayor of Tralee Cllr Johnny Wall, Chamber CEO Colette O'Connor,Nathan McDonnell and Marthe Farrell

The town of Tralee is poised for a positive transformation and it already established as a great place to live, the newly appointed Tralee Chamber President has said.

At the Tralee Chamber’s President’s Lunch were, from left, Caroline Reidy, Bridget O’Keeffe, Executive, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, Stephen Stack, President, Tralee Chamber, Gemma Fort and Paul Byrne.
Pictures: Michelle Breen Crean

Bank official Stephen Stack, who has succeeded Nathan McDonnell in the post, hosted his first president’s lunch at the town’s Rose Hotel and the event was completely sold out.

Keynote speakers on the day were David Walsh, CEO of Netwatch and HaloCare, who shared valuable insights on how businesses can drive on or fall victim to change, and Professor Maggie Cusack, President of Munster Technological University who stressed her vision for MTU to be the “first choice for students”.

Mr Stack expressed his enthusiasm for the Astellas project, highlighting its potential to be a game-changer for Tralee and he commended Kerry County Council for its proactive efforts in enhancing the town’s infrastructure and for setting the stage for such progressive developments.

Sean Higgins. Don O’Neill and Pascal Guillermie

“Tralee is poised for a positive transformation and the Astellas announcement is a testament to the town’s potential,” he said.

He emphasised that Tralee is not only a great place to live, with a growing population, but also a thriving university town and a vital economic driver for the south-west region.

Commending the outgoing president Nathan McDonnell for his ideas and enthusiasm, Mr Stack affirmed his commitment to building on the foundation laid by his predecessor.

Chamber CEO Colette O’Connor and President Stephen Stack making a presentation to outgoing president Nathan McDonnell

Tralee Chamber CEO, Colette O’Connor, presented an overview of progress made in 2023 with membership growing by 78 per cent while, either directly or indirectly, Tralee Chamber has supported seven festivals and events in Tralee.

Ms O’Connor gave special recognition to the Tralee Tidy Town Committee and the business community of Tralee who came out in force to support them

“This is a platform to offer stakeholders a thorough understanding of the chamber’s initiatives, the individuals contributing and our ambitious plans for 2024.

“As we enter the festive season, the chamber is eagerly anticipating a bustling period with all resources dedicated to the Christmas in Tralee programme,” she said.

Santa in Killarney Outlet Centre. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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