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Magical night for The Malton’s Martina

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SCREEN stars were out in force for the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards early this week, but Monday night in Killarney saw people who play a starring role in the hospitality industry step into the spotlight.

All eyes were on the prize for The Malton Hotel team as it hosted its annual staff awards ceremony at its sister business the Killarney Royal Hotel.
And one particular lady shone on the night, with popular staff member Martina O’Leary receiving the Overall Employee of the Year award from Joe Scally, proprietor, The
Malton Hotel, Stephen Quinlan, chairperson of hotel’s social committee, and Sinead Marron, deputy general manager.

Michael Hussey, meanwhile, was honoured with the Staff Manager of the Year prize, and Eileen O'Connor received the Self-Catering Staff Person of the Year award.
Adam Mackowiak was presented with the Guest Services Staff Person of the Year award, while
Przemyslaw Firek (Firo) received the Leisure Centre Staff Person of the Year award.

The gong for Restaurant Staff Person of the Year went to Estera Cernianskaite, while Serena O'Brien received the Kitchen Person of the Year award, Kieran Belshaw was presented with the award for staff night porter and Jasmin Khanom received the Accommodation Staff Person of the Year award. Laura O'Connor took a bow on winning the Staff Receptionist of the Year award.

 


 
Above: At The Malton Hotel staff awards held in the Killarney Royal Hotel were, back, Adam Mackowiak, Stephen Quinlan, Estera Cernianskaite, Michael Hussey, Joseph Scally, (proprietor), Przemyslaw Firek (Firo), Kieran Belshaw, Sinead Marron; front, Eileen O'Connor, Martina O'Leary, Employee of the Year, Laura O'Connor, Jazmin Khanom and Serena O'Brien. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

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Fergal Brosnan appointed CEO of RDI Hub

The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD. A […]

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The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD.

A native of Kerry, Brosnan brings more than 20 years of international experience in technology, AI, and business transformation, having held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, Validant, Rethink Group, and Berkley Group.
As CEO, he will lead the RDI Hub’s next phase of growth, strengthening its role as a European centre for Artificial Intelligence and innovation. The Hub, a collaboration between Fexco, Munster Technological University, and Kerry County Council, has supported over 100 startups and created more than 430 jobs since its launch in 2020.
Speaking on his appointment, Brosnan said:
“It’s an honour to lead the RDI Hub at such an exciting time. Our vision is to make Killorglin and the southwest a globally connected epicentre for AI-driven innovation and venture creation.”
The appointment was welcomed by RDI Hub partners Fexco, MTU, Kerry County Council, and Enterprise Ireland, who said Brosnan’s leadership will help expand the Hub’s reach and strengthen its impact nationally and across Europe.

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Spa GAA and Kerry Parents & Friends secure energy grant funding

Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025. Both groups have been announced as […]

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Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025.

Both groups have been announced as successful applicants for the national energy grant funding scheme, which supports community and sports organisations in delivering sustainable, energy-efficient projects that help reduce running costs.
The fund, launched in 2022, provides financial assistance, technical resources, and expert guidance to not-for-profit organisations working to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
For Spa GAA, the funding will go towards a full insulation retrofit of the club’s Sports Hall and Clubhouse, as well as upgrading existing floodlights to new energy-efficient LED fittings. The project follows the installation of a Solar PV system earlier this year, continuing the club’s move toward greater energy conservation.
Speaking at the official funding announcement in Cork, James Cahill of Spa GAA thanked SE Systems “for supporting the power of sport and recreation to bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles and build connections in the community.”
Spa GAA has also been selected as one of three clubs nationally to feature in SE Systems’ print media campaign promoting the Community Fund.

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