Donie Kelly, who was laid to rest today in Killarney, following his death on Saturday, was remembered at his Requiem Mass as an outstanding sportsman who excelled at Gaelic football, soccer and basketball. He won numerous honours in all three codes and he was one of the players involved in the early development of the… Continue Reading
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Susan lands a sparkling new role
Keane’s Jewellers have announced the appointment of Susan Moriarty as the new manager of their Killarney store. A native of Fossa, she has worked for the Keane family for almost 20 years and she is taking over from the long-serving Paul Trant. Company director, Gerard Keane, remarked: “We want to congratulate Paul on his 29… Continue Reading
Sonia is named employee of the year
Sonia Smith, who works as a receptionist in The Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, has been chosen as the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels’ Federation employee of the year. Despite intense competition from other tourism industry staff, across several departments, who were nominated by their employers, Sonia emerged triumphant and was overjoyed with her… Continue Reading
Red carpet treatment for school stars
Letting the folk in Hollywood do their own thing, St Francis Special School in Beaufort will present their own glittering Night at the OsKarS at the Gleneagle INEC Arena on Thursday, March 30. All the favourite movies and celebrities will be gathered under one roof and the nominees are the teachers, the SNAs, the school… Continue Reading
Hoteliers: VAT increase would affect everything
Kerry hoteliers today expressed concern about the impact of a potential €400 million increase in VAT on Irish consumers and overseas visitors. They said the increase from the nine per cent emergency rate to 13.5 per cent is currently under consideration by the government at a time when consumers, both at home and abroad, are… Continue Reading
