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Feedback is that Killarney is ‘playing a blinder’ says Chamber
Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has issued a message of thanks and appreciation to business owners, their staff, the people of the town and visitors to the area for adhering to restrictions introduced as part of Government and Health Service Executive guidelines during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Killarney has been extremely busy in recent weeks with thousands of people heeding advice to holiday at home instead of travelling overseas and, as a result, the town has enhanced its reputation as Ireland’s premier visitor destination.
With a few short weeks to go before the schools and colleges are scheduled to reopen, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has asked everybody to continue to behave in a responsible manner in terms of implementing COVID-19 restrictions and to make one final push to ensure everybody can finish the holiday season in a safe manner.
“Our thoughts are very much with the businesses and the people of Kildare, Offaly and Laois who have had to reintroduce restrictions,” Chamber President, Paul Sherry, said.
“It just goes to show other locations, like Killarney, how fortunate we are and we would like to thank everybody – people of all ages – for being so responsible and for closely following recommended public health guidelines.”
The Chamber has encouraged everybody to make one final push to ensure everybody’s safety, and Mr Sherry asked all businesses to keep the momentum going and to continue to enforce social distancing, face covering and other public health guidelines as recommended by the authorities.
“The feedback we are getting is that Killarney is playing a blinder and that visitors have been hugely impressed by the standards businesses have introduced and the measures they have taken to keep everybody safe. A few weeks from now, when the holiday season winds down, we will all be doing our best to adjust to what is being described as a new normal and, hopefully, we can continue to reflect on a job well done in ensuring everybody was kept as safe as possible when they were in our company.”
Holy Cross Mercy announces return of Memory Tree initiative
Holy Cross Mercy National School has announced details for its 2026 Killarney Memory Tree, the annual Christmas fundraising hosted at the New Road school.
The initiative offers local residents the opportunity to purchase lights on the tree to commemorate loved ones over the festive season.
The official switch-on ceremony takes place at the school on Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm. Fr Seán Murphy will lead prayers, accompanied by festive carols by candlelight.
A special mass for all those commemorated on the tree will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, December 17 at 1pm. The service will be open to the public and streamed online via the Killarney Parish website.
The Memory Tree will remain lit each evening until January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
Lights can be purchased directly from the pupils, staff, or the school office at Holy Cross Mercy National School on New Road, with all proceeds going towards school development.
Innovation Centre marks 25 years
The Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre (KTIC) is celebrating 25 years of supporting local business while advancing plans for a major facility extension.
Over the past quarter century, the centre has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and scaling companies across Kerry and the South-West.
To mark the milestone, the board and management team are progressing plans to deliver a new extension to address high demand for flexible office space. Full planning permission is already in place for the development, and management is currently meeting with State agencies, Government representatives, and local elected officials to secure funding.
Sean Counihan, Chair of the Board of Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre, said: “We are proud of what has been achieved over the past 25 years and excited about what lies ahead. This proposed expansion represents an investment not only in our organisation, but in the future entrepreneurial potential of Killarney and the wider region. Our objective is to ensure that future generations of innovators and business owners have access to the facilities and support they need to grow and succeed.”
Conor O’Leary, Centre Manager of Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre, said: “The Board is actively exploring all available opportunities and funding mechanisms that may assist in bringing this important project forward. We are encouraged by the positive engagement that has taken place to date and remain committed to working closely with State agencies and other stakeholders as we formulate a clear plan of action for the development.”
The centre aims to commence construction on the next phase of development within the next two years.
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