A DYNAMIC financial technology company, spearheaded by Kerryman John McCarthy, has been sold to a US concern for $200 million (€165.5 million). Taxamo, which was founded in 2011 and is led by the son of Fexco founder Brian McCarthy, has been acquired by tax compliance software firm Vertex which is headquartered in Pennsylvania. Taxamo technology… Continue Reading
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Aldi spends €60m on new stores – including Killarney
WITH site clearance work continuing at the planned new store in Killarney, retail giant Aldi has reopened for business at Rathass, Tralee following an extensive renovation project which has seen the facility completely refurbished. It is part of an investment of €60 million in revamping the layout and design of 145 stores nationwide. The new-look… Continue Reading
Senior official seeks impact assessment
THE intervention of a senior Department of Health official in the St Mary of the Angels saga has been welcomed and hopes are high that it can help secure the long-term future of the facility. Cllr Michael Cahill, a long-time support of the residential care facility in Beaufort, said the direct intervention of Robert Watt,… Continue Reading
Park progress really in minister’s focus
GOVERNMENT confirmation that a number of capital projects are to be advanced to aid the recovery of Killarney National Park from the devastating wild fires has been warmly welcomed by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, TD, has confirmed in Dáil Éireann that his department will work to… Continue Reading
Park yourself here for Ireland’s finest hotels
FOUR Killarney hotels and a total of seven from Kerry have featured on a list of the top 25 hotels in Ireland in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Awards for 2021. The five-star Killarney Park Hotel leads the way in the number one spot and other Killarney establishments to feature are the Old Weir Lodge at number… Continue Reading
