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Christy praised as ‘fantastic ambassador’ for Killarney

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Christy Sheehan, The Laurels.

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WELL-WISHERS have been swift to congratulate Christy Sheehan who has called time on his career at The Laurels Pub in Killarney.

Christy has worked at the landmark Market Cross business for several decades and was described as “a fantastic ambassador for The Laurels, for Killarney and indeed for all of Kerry” by Kate O’Leary of The Laurels. “He always had a charming welcome for visitors to The Laurels and was always ready to share his time and knowledge of the town and county,” added Ms O’Leary, outgoing Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president.

“He was well liked and well loved by many; he is the end of an era, an institution in his own right. There is hardly a return visitor to The Laurels that doesn't remember Christy or that Christy does not remember – usually even by name. Customer service was second nature to him.”

Kate noted that one of Christy’s most famous remarks always raises a smile. “When asked the question, ‘What is a good whiskey?’ he would always reply, ‘The one someone else pays for!’” she said.
 


 
Above: Christy Sheehan.

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KC Print Gains Prestigious Forest Stewardship Council Certification

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Irelands leading trade printer, KC Print, has been awarded FSC Certification after an extensive auditing process.


The FSC certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for responsible forest management.


It ensures that paper and wood products originate from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and supports local communities.


By achieving certification, KC Print, ensures its continued commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards in quality.

Customers can now choose FSC certified materials for their print projects, confident that their choices support sustainable forestry and responsible supply chains.


They can also choose to carbon offset their print project with KC Print.

The Killarney company has grown to employ over 30 people and supplies books, magazines and printed material to customers across Ireland.


Sales Director, Aidan Quirke said: “Being sustainable is good business practice, by gaining certification we ensure that our customers are sourcing ethically and sustainably.
In addition, we have invested in solar panels and continue to invest in new equipment to reduce our carbon footprint,”

With the recent achievement of FSC certification, alongside its existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation, KC Print is placing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction at the very core of its operations.

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37th annual Autumn Talk Series to return in October

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The annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talk Series will return in October for six weeks.

The series is free, seating is limited, it will also be live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page @killarneynationalpark.

Long time organiser of the Talks Series NPWS Conservation Ranger, Padruig O’Sullivan said: “The speakers and subjects chosen are always engaging. The live streaming has enhanced the experience with audiences joining from all parts of the globe, which is so encouraging. The speakers stem from every walk of life this year and I’ve no doubt will prove very popular”.

For the latest updates keep in touch with the @killarneynationalpark Facebook page or instagram page.
List and dates of Autumn Talks Series 2025
9th October: Julian Friers Artist ‘Wild Ireland’ Past•Present•Future
16th October: Alan McCarthy ‘The Secret Lives of Owls in Ireland
23rd October: James Flynn ‘Killarney Arbutus Furniture History 1825-1953’
30th October: Chris Barron ‘Killarney National Park Education Centre: 40 Years of Conservation’
6th November: John Casey ‘The History of Irish Forests from Tudor to the early 20th Century’
13th November: Éamonn Meskell ‘Killarney National Park Projects and Operational Works update 2025’

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