MASTER jeweller Brian de Staic has won the jewellery store of the year award at the 2019 Retail Awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin. The awards recognise the business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals that own smaller chains and whose work is often overshadowed in the bigger landscape. Brian and his wife,… Continue Reading
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Kerry Airport has new Faro fears
FEARS have been voiced that Ryanair’s reported decision to close its base at Faro Airport could have an impact on Kerry Airport which operates two weekly flights between Farranfore and sun-kissed Portugal from June to September. Although the airline has yet to comment, it has been widely reported that it will close its facility there… Continue Reading
Right on course for a career in media
THOSE with a passion for news, sports, research and production, presenting music shows, podcasting or mobile journalism might be interested in two free-of-charge courses being offered by Radio Kerry in association with the Kerry ETB. The eight-week introduction to radio broadcasting course will commence on September 9 and places will be filled on a first… Continue Reading
Three good reasons to catch a great show
THREE short plays penned and produced by three well-known Killarney men were greeted with great enthusiasm and a hugely positive reaction when they were staged for the first time this week. Brian Bowler, Dennis Earlie and Paddy Osborne – who all have links with Killarney Legion GAA Club – rolled out their work to appreciative… Continue Reading
US and domestic holiday market up but…
TOURISM figures reached record levels last year but early indications from hotels and guesthouses in Kerry are that it will be challenging for the industry to maintain growth in 2019. The latest industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation shows that the domestic market is holding and US business levels are continuing to rise but… Continue Reading
