Daily Archives: August 11, 2021

Business/Property, News

The Rose Hotel Recognised For Completing Green Programme

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MIck Ryan, Business Support Unit at Kerry College, makes a presentation to Odran Lucey of The Rose Hotel to mark the Hotel’s completion of the 50 Shades Greener Programme. Photo by Dermot Crean

A PRESENTATION was made to The Rose Hotel on Tuesday in recognition of their participation in the 50 Shades Greener Programme, which is currently running through the Business Support Unit in Kerry College.

The hotel on Dan Spring Road is the first company in Co. Kerry to complete the programme.

On completion of the programme, Odran Lucey, Executive Chef at the hotel says “we are delighted to be the first in Kerry to complete the programme which we could only have done with a fantastic team effort”.

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He says the key to completing the programme during the busy season was that every department in the Rose got involved.

They established the industries baseline of use of energy, water and waste, and then identified opportunities for cost savings and reduction of utilities- easily defined by using the 50 Shades Greener methodology.

The Hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Michelle King, added; “being a sustainable hotel is a very important part of our business model, from corporate bookings to holiday guests, more and more of our customers are asking about our green policy- 50 Shades Greener is now an important part of our model”.

Both have stressed the importance of having all of their hotel departments involved in the course.  They now look closely at how they present themselves sustainably when purchasing and offering their guests a greener hotel experience.

Over 120 businesses from the hospitality and travel sector have participated over the last six months in Ireland’s first ever state-subsidised green hospitality programme, Fifty Shades Greener.

Fourteen hospitality establishments have engaged on the programme to date in Kerry.

Mick Ryan, Kerry College Business Support Unit highlighted that; “Participation in the programme is fully subsidised at present for all businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector in Ireland and teaches simple and cost effective steps to help reduce carbon emissions and cut operating costs by €10,000 – €60,000 per year on average.  This is achieved primarily by lowering energy and water use and waste generation.”

Founded in Liscannor, Co. Clare, by sustainability expert Raquel Noboa, Fifty Shades Greener saw a massive demand for their services during the pandemic.

They offer a Green Business Programme to the Irish hospitality and tourism industry, which is subsidised and run under the national initiative, Skills to Advance. Participants on the programme range from hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

For more information on 50 Shades Greener, please contact Mick or Claire at the Business Support Unit at Kerry College: business@kerrycollege.ie.

News

Daly Says Liquidator Should Return Debenhams Workers’ Personal Items

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Deputy Pa Daly.

SINN Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has demanded the liquidator of Debenhams stores hand back personal items to former workers at the Tralee store.

After the issue was raised by workers many months ago, the liquidator has only now replied, saying that the items were left at ‘the sole risk of owners’ and I refusing to facilitate the workers.

“This reply from the liquidator, which is much delayed, is the final insult to the Debenhams Tralee workers,” said Deputy Daly.

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“They wrote previously, with the reasonable request that they be granted access to their lockers to retrieve their personal effects. Given the sudden nature of the liquidation, I understand items of personal and financial value are still within the lockers.”

“The liquidator has responded saying that items were left at ‘the sole risk of owners’ and refusing to facilitate the workers. The workers are being punished despite their long years of service, and are left with few avenues for restitution.

“This once again demonstrates the important of implementing the Duffy-Cahill report and strengthening the hand of workers within liquidation processes. The dignity of the workers is an example to us all, and the lessons they have thought us must not be allowed to go unheeded by the government,” concluded Deputy Daly.

News

Wind Warning Issued For Just A Few Hours In Kerry On Thursday

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MET Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Kerry, taking effect tomorrow morning, for just a few hours.

The say it will be unseasonably windy on Thursday with south to southeast winds veering southwest reaching mean speeds of 40 to 50 km/h with gusts of up to 90 km/h.

Winds will be strongest along the coast, as well as exposed and higher terrain. Rough seas are expected too. The warning is valid from 8am to 11am on Thursday.

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Meanwhile this afternoon will see dry weather with spells of sunshine later and temperatures of up to 18 degrees.

Thursday will be showery and blustery, clearing to dry weather in the evening. Friday will be mostly dry, but the weekend will see showers on Saturday, with Sunday seeing the best of the dry weather.

News

Me And My Dog: Charlie’s An Angel To The Sheehy Family

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Cllr Mikey Sheehy with his dog, Charlie.

Cllr Mikey Sheehy tells us about the family dog, Charlie, and what he means to them…

Why did you decide to get a dog?

My parents always had a dog at home and when we were growing up, Max the Westie ruled our house. So I think I was always going have a dog.

When did you get Charlie and what breed is he?

Charlie is a Wheaten Terrier, he arrived into our house in January 2008.

How did you come up with his name?

When we collected him from Charleville we didn’t have a name picked. On the way home a friend of ours, Paudie Landers, called to ask had we picked up our dog. He suggested Charlie as we were traveled home from Charleville!

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Was he hard to toilet train?

He was easy to train to be fair.

Does he sleep inside or outside?

Charlie has always slept in the house.

What does he eat and is he a fussy eater?

Not fussy at all. Dry nuts everyday and a few treats thrown in. His all-time favourites are biscuits and butter! If there’s pound of butter missing then Charlie has got his paws on it.

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Harness or lead?

Lead

Charlie’s worst habit?

When the doorbell goes it’s every man for himself!

Best thing about having him?

Charlie has always been a part of our lives, he’s a great companion and his tail is always wagging.

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Long walks or short walks?

Charlie is nearly 14 so it’s short walks only. Up until recently he was happy to take off over long distances though.

Most surprising thing you learnt after getting a dog?

Always find it amazing how dogs can pick up on the mood of a person.

Would you let your dog sleep on your bed?

No

Does Charlie wear a coat/bandana or just a collar?

Just a collar

Mikey and his three girls with Charlie.

Top tips for a new dog owner?

Be nice and relaxed around them, they have a great ability to sense a person’s mood.

How has having Charlie had an effect on you and your family and why would you recommend getting a pet?

I would absolutely recommend getting a dog. Charlie has been a part of our household since before our three girls arrived.

He is everyone’s buddy in the house and when the girls were born, he took it all in his stride.

He bonded really quickly with them, so much so that he’s like their personal bodyguard. He has been such a great companion to all the family.

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News

Deadline For Artists To Apply For Mural Project Extended

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Joe Moynihan of Tralee Tidy Towns with Jean Foley, Tralee MD officer and Colm Nagle, Tralee MD engineer, launching the new mural initiative.

THE deadline for artists to apply to paint murals around the town has been extended.

Last month, it was revealed funding had been secured for Tralee Tidy Towns through Creative Ireland for artists to paint murals in strategic locations around Tralee town centre.

A call out was issued to artists to apply to paint the murals, who may apply as individuals, or as a group of artists submitting collaborative proposals.

There has been a very good response to date but Tralee Tidy Towns has decided to extend the deadline to Friday 20th August at 5pm to facilitate interested parties to come forward.

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Artists will be selected based on artistic design, craftsmanship, quality of design and how well the design reflects the stated theme of each mural.

Artists interested in finding out more about the initiative should email Tralee Tidy Towns at info@traleetidytowns.ie to receive a full artist’s brief containing all details needed to apply.