Archive for May 20th, 2023

Grace McLoughlin, Naoise Shanahan, Aoife Healy, Clodagh Hickey, Emily Poultney and Shauna Moriarty on the Presentation Sixth Class graduation day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Tears And Laughter On Presentation Class Of 2023 Graduation Day

May 20, 2023 at 9:17 am Comments are Disabled

THERE were very few dry eyes in St John’s Church on Friday as the Presentation Secondary School sixth class girls gathered to celebrate the end of their schooldays. The annual graduation was, as usual, an emotional affair as the girls reflected on the past six years of highs and lows, […]

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Principal Betty Stack with pupils, Declan Dowling of Kingdom Greyhound Stadium and Jonathan Best (front right) launching the Ardfert NS Night at the Dogs at the school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ardfert School Looks Forward To ‘Night At The Dogs’ Fundraiser

May 20, 2023 at 9:12 am Comments are Disabled

ARDFERT School celebrated ‘Bike Day’ on Friday and also took the opportunity to launch its ‘Night at the Dogs’ event. Excited groups of children cycling and scooting began arriving at the school from 8.30am onwards as they took part in National Bike Day. Garda Aidan O’Mahony and Angela Wall, Green Schools […]

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At the biodiversity training event in The Rose Hotel were Anne Marie Fuller, Dr Lynda Weekes of MTU, Cllr Deirdre Ferris, Colm Nagle of Kerry County Council, Cllr Cathal Foley and Mary Kiernan of Transition Kerry. Photo by Dermot Crean

Biodiversity Training Event And Workshop Held At The Rose Hotel

May 20, 2023 at 9:10 am Comments are Disabled

HAVING undertaken many actions for pollinators and biodiversity over the last year, Tralee Tidy Towns and the From the Ground Up network, supported by the Kerry PPN held a biodiversity training event, followed by a workshop at The Rose Hotel on Wednesday last. Part-funded by the Department of  Rural and […]

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A film event held in the Square for Culture night in 2022.

Early Open Call To Hold Events During Culture Night

May 20, 2023 at 9:10 am Comments are Disabled

THE eighteenth edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 22 when Ireland will become a cultural playground. Special events will be programmed at participating locations and, thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council as well as local authorities such as Kerry County Council, all activities are […]

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Know Your Rights: How To Change Your Name

Know Your Rights: How To Change Your Name

May 20, 2023 at 9:10 am Comments are Disabled

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… There is no formality set out in law in Ireland for the change of a person’s name or the assumption of another name. You may change the name you […]

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19.5.2023 : Repro Free : Pictured at the MTU Kerry were : Patrice O’Mahony Fáilte Ireland , Becky Hargrove, Manager of Kerry Convention Bureau and Fiona O'Donnoghue . Kerry Ambassador Programme recruits academics to attract international conferences to the region. Working in partnership under the banner of the Kerry Ambassador Programme, Kerry Convention Bureau and Fáilte Ireland joined forces last Friday to recruit academics from Munster Technological University to bring more international conferences to the area. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail :        info@dwalshphoto.ie Web Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © Press information : KERRY CONVENTION BUREAU MEDIA RELEASE Kerry Ambassador Programme recruits academics to attract international conferences to the region. 18 May 2023 Working in partnership under the banner of the Kerry Ambassador Programme, Kerry Convention Bureau and Fáilte Ireland joined forces last Friday to recruit academics from Munster Technological University to bring more international conferences to the area. Following an invitation extended by MTU President Maggie Cusack and founding Kerry Ambassador Mary Rose Stafford, twenty leading academics across multiple disciplines were given a special briefing at a ‘Lunch and Learn’ event in MTU’s North Kerry Campus, detailing how they can help bring major international events and conferences to Ireland with the support of the Kerry Ambassador Programme. The Kerry Ambassador Programme is a pioneering county initiative designed to drive economic growth through business events and raise Kerry’s profile as a global business hub. Launched in October 2022, and led by Kerry Convention Bureau, it is managed in partnership with Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Meet in Ireland, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Kerry SciTech and Prosper Kerry. As part of a drive to grow the programme’s pool of Kerry Conference Ambassadors, the ‘Lunch and Learn’ event was focused specifically on academics and their ability to bid for international conferences in their area of expertise. Providing examples from MTU academics recognised as founding Kerry Ambassadors, who had already successfully attracted events to the region, the event highlighted how Kerry Conference Ambassadors are hugely important in sourcing and winning this lucrative tourism business for Kerry. A presentation was given by Patrice O’Mahony, Commercial Development Officer as to how Fáilte Ireland’s support helps shoulder some of the financial costs associated with bidding for international business, while Becky Hargrove, Manager of Kerry Convention Bureau explained how they are on hand to offer practical advice and assistance from the start to end of the bid journey. Quote: Kerry Convention Bureau Becky Hargrove, Manager of Kerry Convention Bureau says “We were delighted to have so many from MTU attend this education session, and to have the opportunity to inspire them as to the benefits of becoming a Kerry Conference Ambassador” She said, “We were able to share with them the many notable benefits associated with becoming a Kerry Conference Ambassador, including the opportunity to raise the profile of their work and MTU amongst their peers, become recognised as a leader in their field of expertise, establish platforms for research projects and international collaboration and also playing in an important role in generating economic benefits and profile for Kerry”. “As Kerry continues to build on its reputation as both a future focused premier business events destination and one of Ireland’s leading knowledge and innovation hubs, where industry collaboration drives success, the call out for new Kerry Conference Ambassadors is timely.” Quote: Fáilte Ireland Paul Mockler, Head of Commercial Development at Fáilte Ireland said “Over 75% of all conferences confirmed for Ireland each year are secured by an ambassador and this is why the Kerry Ambassador Programme is so important. By supporting academics to bid for an international conference in their area of expertise, Failte Ireland and the Kerry Convention Bureau provide practical assistance to these new Conference Ambassadors to not only play a role in generating significant revenue for the region but also to leave a lasting legacy in terms of being recognised as a centre of innovation and excellence in these fields” “As Ireland’s National Tourism Development Authority, we are delighted to partner with Kerry Convention Bureau and Munster Technological University on this initiative.” What is the Kerry Ambassador Programme? The Kerry Ambassador Programme has been created for community and industry leaders who are interested in supporting the county by influencing and attracting business events and investment opportunities to Kerry. The initiative provides a platform for founding Kerry Ambassadors, Kerry Conference Ambassadors, and programme partners to work together in pursuit of a common goal – to advocate for Kerry and to contribute to Kerry’s ongoing economic growth and recovery, by placing Kerry on the national and international stage as a premier business events destination and a place to do business. The programme is led by Kerry Convention Bureau, in partnership with Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Meet in Ireland, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Kerry SciTech and Prosper Kerry. For more information on the Kerry Ambassador Programme, visit www.kerryconventionbureau.com/ambassadors Who are Kerry Convention Bureau? Kerry Convention Bureau (KCB) is a non-profit organisation specialising in attracting and developing convention, meeting and group business to the county and increasing the contribution of business and conference tourism to the Kerry economy. It has a county wide membership comprising venues, hotels, activity and transport providers, travel companies and conference organisers who have joined forces to attract business events to the area. Supported by Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council, Kerry Convention Bureau works closely with its members and industry partners to engage with event planners to create awareness of what Kerry has to offer for all types of business events and to provide a wide range of services, practical supports and expertise which meet the needs and requirements of both event planners and Kerry Ambassadors. For further information on Kerry Convention Bureau, visit www.kerryconventionbureau.com or contact Becky Hargrove on +353 83 848 2564 | becky.hargrove@kerryconventionbureau.com ENDS

MTU Academics Briefed On How To Attract Conferences To Kerry

May 20, 2023 at 9:09 am Comments are Disabled

WORKING in partnership under the banner of the Kerry Ambassador Programme, Kerry Convention Bureau and Fáilte Ireland have joined forces to recruit academics from Munster Technological University to bring more international conferences to the area. Following an invitation extended by MTU President Maggie Cusack and founding Kerry Ambassador Mary Rose […]

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Sponsored: Products From The CHRC To Get Your Skin Summer-Ready

Sponsored: Products From The CHRC To Get Your Skin Summer-Ready

May 20, 2023 at 9:09 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic on two products from the clinic to get your skin summer ready for all events and occasions… The perfect kit contains two powerful serums to target the signs of hyperpigmentation and ageing. This supercharged kit will infuse the skin with brightness and luminosity, making it […]

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Finnegan On Films: A Cartoon Favourite, A Notable Debut And A Forgotten Gem

Finnegan On Films: A Cartoon Favourite, A Notable Debut And A Forgotten Gem

May 20, 2023 at 9:08 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has a cartoon, a cult classic and a compelling drama for your viewing pleasure tonight… When I was growing up, the Hanna Barbera cartoons were a staple offering – Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones and especially Tom and Jerry. There have been […]

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