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Try your hand at a range of new activities this June at ‘Give It a Go’, which takes place at The Gleneagle Hotel from June 11-14.

Organised by Active Retirement Ireland and The Gleneagle Hotel, ‘Give It a Go’ is an action-packed break which gives people the opportunity to try out a range of activities while also enjoying a holiday in beautiful Killarney.

Active Retirement Ireland President Kay Murphy said, "It's great to be involved with the ‘Give It a Go’ festival again this year, as it showcases what Active Retirement is all about - fun, friendship and trying new things. The Gleneagle, in beautiful Killarney, is a great place to visit, and this event is sure to be a lot of fun for everyone who is young of heart."

There are all sorts of activities lined up including bridge, indoor bowls, tennis, water-aerobics, yoga, Pilates, golfing, pitch and putt, cycling, art, set dancing and social dancing, as well as educational seminars including talks on cookery, flower arranging, computer technology, hair care and skin care. These activities and seminars all take place in or around The Gleneagle Hotel and are included in the price of the package.

There is also the option to avail of day tours along the Ring of Kerry and Dingle and Slea Head for an additional €25 per person per tour.

And because no trip to The Gleneagle would be complete without nights brim full with legendary live entertainment, there will be performances by Gina and the Champions, Shay O’Callaghan, Eddie Keogh and Michael Collins and his band.

“This event is all about taking control of your retirement, trying new experiences, learning new skills, making new friends and ensuring life doesn’t stop at sixty,” says Martin Brett, Deputy Manager of The Gleneagle Hotel and Give it a Go’s Event Director.

For more information or to book ‘Give It a Go’, visit www.gleneaglehotel.com or call 064 66 71550.

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Kneecap’s to lead Killarney run ahead of Palestine Fundraiser

Killarney for Palestine will host a charity coffee morning this Saturday, December 13, in aid of Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and displaced families in Gaza. The coffee morning […]

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Killarney for Palestine will host a charity coffee morning this Saturday, December 13, in aid of Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and displaced families in Gaza.

The coffee morning has been extended by an hour, running from 11.30am to 2.30pm, as Moglaí Bap of Kneecap will lead one of the group’s trademark community runs through a town. The run will finish at 1.50pm at The Black Sheep Hostel on New Street, where the fundraiser is taking place. Kneecap run in every town and city they perform in, and this weekend the INEC is on their schedule.
The event will be held inside the lounge and interior kitchen of The Black Sheep Hostel and will feature festive baked goods, hot drinks, and live music. A raffle will be held with prizes including a luxury hamper, vouchers for Dunnes Stores, Noelle’s Café, Phoenix Fitness, and tickets to Kneecap’s Killarney show.
The morning is family-friendly, with children’s face painting and Palestine merchandise available.
Organisers say they are hoping for a strong turnout to support humanitarian work in Gaza, with all proceeds going directly to MSF and displaced families.
For a full preview on Kneecap’s Killarney gigs turn to page 42.

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International Hotel has been sold!

The landmark International Hotel in Killarney has been sold, although the details of its new owner have not yet been confirmed. The Killarney Advertiser understands that the property was purchased […]

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The landmark International Hotel in Killarney has been sold, although the details of its new owner have not yet been confirmed.

The Killarney Advertiser understands that the property was purchased by a well-known local family already established in the hotel and hospitality sector.
The 98-bedroom property, located in the centre of town next to the jarvey stand and a short walk from Killarney National Park, was placed on the market last September with a guide price of between €18 million and €20 million.
CBRE, who handled the sale, had previously described the deal as “one of the most significant hotel property sales to come on the market in Killarney in recent years”.
The International Hotel had been operated by the Coyne family for nearly 50 years. The hotel was originally purchased by the late Sean Coyne in 1976. The family had modernised and expanded the business over the years. Facilities within the hotel include Hannigan’s Bar and Restaurant, along with meeting and event spaces.
The Coyne family stated earlier that the time was right to hand the hotel to new owners, saying they had “always seen ourselves as guardians of the International Hotel. Now is the time to pass it on so its heritage is protected and its future success is secured”.

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