Daily Archives: May 8, 2024

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PHOTOS: Over 70 Businesses Attend Fáilte Ireland Networking Event In Killarney

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From Left, Danielle Favier, Roz Purcell and Josephine O’Driscoll, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

OVER 70 Kerry tourism businesses today attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney with guest speaker Roz Purcell.

The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry Tourism Industry Federation  and Kerry County Council  to build collaboration across the tourism industry in the county, encouraging businesses to collaborate and cross-sell to attract visitors and inspire them to explore the county and all it has to offer.

Face-to-face networking sessions with over 300 appointments were facilitated among accommodation providers, visitor attractions and activities to provide them with the opportunity to forge new connections and renew old ones.

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The meetings focused on how tourism businesses can work together to collectively sell Kerry as exciting destination with a range of things to see and do for all demographics of visitors.

Fáilte Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way team, Kerry County Council and Kerry Tourism Industry Federation provided the attendees with an update on key future initiatives for the county while media personality Roz Purcell outlined the strength of Kerry’s tourism product and highlighted the variety of attractions and experiences on offer to visitors.

From Left, Fáilte Ireland staff, Gina Biganne, Declan Murphy, Danielle Favier, Josephine O’Driscoll, Don Colbert, Veronica O’Connor at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Speaking from the event, media personality and online influencer Roz Purcell said: “I love any excuse to come visit Kerry, so today’s event was a delight to be a part of. Kerry has so much to offer Irish and international tourists, from adventure, unique stays, great food & character with new businesses constantly popping up, there is always something new to experience on each visit.”

Chair of the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF), Pat O’Leary commented: “This unique event brings together tourism businesses from all parts of the county, providing the opportunity to showcase their products to their peers. It is a great example of how all tourism entities can work together as a collective for the benefit of the tourism sector in the county.”

Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, said: “Kerry County Council recognises the crucial role that the tourism sector plays in the county and the importance of events such as these in providing tourism and hospitality businesses with an opportunity to engage and work with one another to continue to strengthen the tourism offering in the county.” Scroll down for photos…

From Left, Lisa O’Donoghue, Skellig Holiday Homes and Annmarie Morrison, Morrison Outdoor Tours at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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From Left, Laura Tangney, Killarney Jaunting Cars, Annmarie Cleary, Kerry Tour Guide and Louise O’Mahony, Killarney Jaunting Cars at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
From Left, Emely Venables, Kery Falconry and John Fleming, Muckross Creamery at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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From Left, Tom Geaney, KTIF, and Emer Corridan, Cahernane Hotel, Killarney at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
From Left, Saran Dakshina, Roz Purcell, Pat Falvey, Explorer, Adventurist and Don Colbert, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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From Left, Helen Barry-O’Connor, Kerry County Council, Roz Purcell and KTIF, Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO Gleneagle Hotel and KTIF, Josephine O’Driscoll, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
From Left, Ed Lacey, Wild Sup Tours, Danielle Favier Fáilte Ireland, Roz Purcell and Declan Murphy, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Entertainment, News

CBS Primary Pupils To Feature On RTE Jr Show

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Adon and Avon Thomson Jomy from CBS Primary Tralee.

CHILDREN from CBS Primary School in Tralee are stars of the new season of RTÉjr science series Let’s Find Out!

The show, which is supported by Science Foundation Ireland, came to the school last year to film pairs of children performing their own science experiments and demonstrations.

One of the presenters, Mark Langtry, also visited the school to film a fun quiz with a group of children.  The theme for this season is “Protecting Planet Earth” which sees the Tralee children making their own mini greenhouse and planting seeds and recording them growing.

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Two more students buried some plastic alongside food to compare how they break down. Another pair experimented to test if food can produce a gas that could inflate a balloon. Let’s Find Out! is presented by scientists Amy Hassett and Mark Langtry and stars an alien called Zoom.

CBS Primary Tralee students Ben and Danny Smith who planted seeds for the RTE Jr show Let’s Find Out!

Writer and producer, Mary Murphy from stop.watch productions said “given all the restrictions to filming during the pandemic lockdown, it was brilliant to be able to visit and film with children in their own schools, thanks to a lot of work by the school staff”.

Let’s Find Out: Protecting Planet Earth starts on RTEjr and RTÉ 2 on Monday, May 13th with all episodes streaming after on the RTE Player.

CBS Primary Tralee pupils with Mark Langtry of ‘Let’s Find Out!’
Nabila and Alisha Sharif from CBS Primary.

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Health&Fitness, Lifestyle, News

Tralee People Invited To Run With Ray D’Arcy This Month

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‘Run With Ray’ comes to Tralee on Monday, May 20.

THE Ray D’Arcy ‘Run With Ray’ 5k series is coming to Tralee later this month.

The popular RTE radio personality will be in town on Monday, May 20 where he will broadcast his show and afterwards take to the Town Park for a run.

They will use the Tralee parkrun route around the Park and all are welcome to come along.  The run, which is organised with in conjunction with the Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership, takes place at 5.30pm and registration cost €5.

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Registration includes race entry, number, and exclusive t-shirt – available to collect on the day.  For information and booking click on https://www.runwithray.ie/

The run will start from the entrance closest to the Ashe Memorial Hall. The Tralee run is the first in a series of ‘Run With Ray’ runs taking place around the country from May 20 to May 24, with the others in Galway, Athlone, Navan and Dublin.

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News

Construction Of Second Phase Of Lohercannon Estate Set To Begin By End Of 2024

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New houses will be built north of Cluain Láir at Lohercannon.

THE construction of nearly 90 social housing units at Lohercannon is set to start before the end of 2024.

At last week’s meeting of the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council, Mayor of Tralee Cllr Terry. O’Brien asked that the Council would give the members an update on the proposed new development in the Lohercannon area, which will be situated next adjacent to the Cluain Láir estate which opened in late 2022.

Council management said on foot of the secured funding approval, work has been ongoing on the second phase of this proposed housing development which will consist of 89 new homes.

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The proposed scheme includes the construction of 44 one-bedroom apartments, 15  two-bedroom apartments, 10  two-bedroom houses, five three-bedroom duplex units and 15 three-bedroom houses and all associated siteworks including site clearance, site enclosures, drainage, site services and both hard and soft landscaping.

In terms of location, it is directly behind and to the north of the first phase of the scheme. Archaeological investigation works are scheduled to commence shortly which will involve activity on the site such as stripping of topsoil and assessing the exposed excavations.

It is intended that Phase 2 of the development will enter the Section 179A planning procedure shortly. A briefing meeting for MD members will be held prior to the Public Notice period.

Subject to planning and departmental approval and in the absence of any delays or challenges the development may commence on-site construction by years end.

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News

Labour Candidate Won’t Use Corriboard Posters In Local Elections Campaign

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Ben Slimm.

LABOUR Party Local Election candidate Ben Slimm has announced a commitment to sustainability and road safety by opting not to use corriboard posters in the upcoming election campaign.

Mr Slimm, who is running in the Tralee Electoral Area, cited three reasons for this decision. He said corriboard posters are traditionally used only once and are often discarded afterwards, adding to the mounting issue of plastic waste.

In the face of a global climate emergency, he believes every step toward reducing single-use plastics matters.

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He also said posters placed on lampposts and poles can obstruct visibility and create potential hazards for pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, and other road users.

Also, with a cost of living crisis and rising campaign expenses, he said corriboard posters are an expensive option. He said his campaign will instead focus on direct voter engagement through meeting constituents and digital outreach.

“I believe it’s crucial that our actions align with our values,” says Ben. “By forgoing traditional corriboard posters, I’m taking a stand for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Tralee.”

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News

Gardaí Investigate Theft Incidents In Tralee And Banna

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GARDAI are appealing to the public for information after incidents of theft in Tralee and Banna.

On Monday, May 6, it was reported to Gardaí that a number of power tools to the value of €900 were taken from a farmyard in the Banna area.

They are appealing for any information from Banna residents who may have noticed anything suspicious over the weekend to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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Gardaí are also appealing for the public to be on the lookout for a missing bicycle. On Saturday last, a male locked up their mountain bike in Tralee town centre.

The bike is blue and white in colour and has the words ‘invincible’ and ‘vantage’ on the frame. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at Tralee Garda Station at 066-7102300.

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News

Gardaí Appeal For Information After Break-In To House In Tralee Area

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GARDAI in Tralee are investigating a break-in to a home last week in the Caherleaheen area just outside the town.

On Wednesday, May 1, at about 10.30am, a house was entered into via a rear window which was broken by the intruder, setting off the burglar alarm. It appears nothing was taken in the incident.

Gardai are appealing for householders in the area who have CCTV on their property to review the footage from Wednesday morning to see if there was any suspicious activity.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact them at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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Entertainment, News, WHAT'S ON

Kerry Musicians Feature In New TG4 Series

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Andrea Palandri (from Venice, Italy, now living in Baile na bhFionnúrach, Baile na nGall), in the first episode of Taoscadh Ón Tobar.

KERRY will be at the forefront in the first episode of new TG4 series exploring Ireland’s musical heritage.

Leading Irish traditional musicians and singers draw from inspiring archival materials to uncover the stories of some exceptional traditional musicians, singers, collectors, and regions in brand-new series Taoscadh ón Tobar coming to TG4 and TG4.ie.

The Irish Traditional Music Archive’s (ITMA) flagship artistic series ‘Drawing from the Well’ launched in 2020 with the aim of connecting Ireland’s leading traditional musicians, singers, and dancers with ITMA’s rich archival material to inspire new works of art.

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In partnership with TG4, ITMA now bring this concept to the small screen in ‘Taoscadh ón Tobar’ as five new artists uncover the stories of significant musicians, singers, collectors, and regions. Through performances, interviews, and research, they draw from the deep ‘well’ of traditional music.

In episode one to be broadcast this Sunday at 9.30pm, Italian-born fiddle player Andrea Palandri (from Venice, Italy, now living in Baile na bhFionnúrach, Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry), traces the life and music of Sliabh Luachra fiddle master and teacher Pádraig O’Keeffe.

He meets musicians and researchers, including Matt Cranitch (Ballincollig, Co. Cork) and Peter Browne (Blackrock, Dublin), who have followed Pádraig’s life and uncovers previously unheard recordings.

Throughout his journey, Andrea is joined by friends and fellow musicians to perform music associated with O’Keeffe including Clíodhna, Eoin and Cormac Begley (Cuas, Baile na nGall,), Nicky McAullife (Castleisland, Co Kerry), and Aidan Connolly (Templeogue, Dublin).

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