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THERE are two Kerry finalists in the upcoming Full Circle Awards 2026 run by Circular.ie, Ireland’s national platform for circular economy. The awards recognise individuals, organisations and community groups who are leading the way in circular living, reuse, repair and sustainability in their local communities. The Kerry Women’s Centre in […]
KERRY County Council received two top national accolades at the prestigious Excellence in Local Government Awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. The awards ceremony, held on Thursday marked the 22nd year of recognising innovation, leadership, and best practice across Ireland’s […]
A KILLARNEY bar has been honoured in the prestigious 2025 Food & Wine Restaurant of the Year Awards, held recently at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin in association with Rémy Martin. Pig’s Lane received a ‘Highly Commended’ status in the ‘Best Cocktail Experience’ category at the awards earlier this month. […]
A TRALEE woman was among the winners at The HiStyle Gold Awards on Saturday night. Taking place in the Radisson Hotel, Cork, the awards highlight and honour those in the fields of health, fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Dr. Susan Lawlor of State of Mind Ireland, based in Fairies Cross Medical […]
DINGLE Benners Hotel has been named Overall Winner of the Historic Art of Hospitality Award at the Historic Hotels of Europe Annual Awards 2025, held this week at the historic Schloss Frankenberg Castle in Germany. The award celebrates exceptional warmth, service, and genuine hospitality among Europe’s most distinguished historic properties. […]
TRALEE singer/songwriter Caitriona O’Sullivan was among the winners at a national awards ceremony last week. The Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 took place at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran last Wednesday celebrating the very best of Irish music, TV, radio and entertainment. Caitriona was co-host for the evening which featured […]
A NUMBER of Kerry businesses won awards at the Irish Family Business Awards last week. The winners were revealed at a special lunchtime gala on Thursday, October 30 at The Johnstown Estate, hosted by MC Matt Cooper. Best Small Family Business of the Year Munster award went to The James Hotel […]
LOCAL jewellery designer, Maeve Barry of eve ray designs, has been nominated in the prestigious Irish Country Magazine Irish Made Awards 2025. The Irish Made Awards recognises Irish businesses and brands who create exceptional work in their chosen disciplines, from fashion to wellness, food and local retailers. eve ray designs […]
A NUMBER of students from Tralee schools were among 593 students who were awarded prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2024/5 academic year from Trinity College Dublin. The awards go to students accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme who achieved the highest points among Trinity entrants from […]
A KERRY student has won an award at the Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards. Ellen McSweeney won the Best Art Direction award for her short, ‘Summer’. Ellen was one of seventeen award recipients at the 2024 IYFTYs, which were broadcast on RTÉ2 on this Monday evening. Summer is described […]
