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Sense the taste at annual ‘Dine in the Dark’ event

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EXPERIENCE THE TASTE: Sinead McCarthy, General Manager of the Brehon Hotel, Ciaran O'Grady, Adrian Berci and Kamila O'Connor getting ready for the annual 'Dine in the Dark' charity event. Photo: Marek Hajdasz

 

Get ready for a unique gourmet experience as the team at Danu Restaurant at The Brehon will host an exceptional evening where diners will be invited to enjoy their meal blindfolded.

The Killarney ‘Dine in the Dark’ challenge takes place on Saturday, November 9. It is part of a national campaign promoted by both the Restaurants Association of Ireland and the National Council for the Blind.

Over 200 restaurants across the country will take part in this campaign by hosting a Dine in the Dark evening in November.

The three course evening costs €37 per person, with €10 going to the National Council for The Blind.

“The entire team here in Danu Restaurant are really looking forward to taking part in this fantastic initiative in aid of the National Council for The Blind. Our customers can expect a wonderful dining experience when the tastes, textures and flavours of food will tantalise the taste buds,” Sinead McCarthy, General Manager of The Brehon, Killarney, said.

Without their sight to guide them, guests experience complex tastes, flavours and textures in a completely new and innovative way. Senses are heightened, altering taste, touch, smell and communication during the meal.

Sight loss affects one in six people in Ireland, this event will bring people together to raise awareness and raise vital funds for NCBI.

NCBI is the National Sight Loss Agency in Ireland with services including emotional support and counselling, low vision solutions, assistive technology advice and training, rehabilitation training, large print, audio and braille library. The organisation also has an online ship with lots of practical solutions.

To reserve your place simply call 064 6630700.

 

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Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion.

Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a recent Parliamentary Question to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke. The centre has applied to the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme under Enterprise Ireland to support future projects.
Minister Burke told Deputy Cahill that the centre’s application will receive “appropriate consideration” and confirmed that Enterprise Ireland will assist the organisation in shaping proposals that match the aims of the scheme.
Deputy Cahill said the support would give the Killarney Innovation Centre “a first run to the ball” in identifying suitable projects that can attract national funding. He added that the centre has received strong Government backing for more than 30 years.
The Minister also noted that three other Kerry projects are progressing under the same national scheme, including a €1 million allocation for the AI Navigator Programme at the RDI Hub in Killorglin, which is designed to help small businesses adapt to artificial intelligence.

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Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland,has submitted an application to Kerry County Council for amendments to its previously approved 67-unit residential development at Woodlands Industrial Estate, […]

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Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland,has submitted an application to Kerry County Council for amendments to its previously approved 67-unit residential development at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney Bypass Road.

The original permission was granted under Kerry County Council reference 21/205.
The new application, maintains the total number of residential units at 67, but outlines several significant internal and external reconfigurations. The overall height and number of storeys for the development will remain unchanged from the scheme initially permitted.
The proposed modifications include a reconfiguration of the basement to incorporate water and attenuation tanks, a lift pit, and an ESB substation. Changes are also outlined for the ground floor, with modifications to the bicycle parking area, which will increase the total number of spaces to 136, and alterations to the bin area.
The plans detail a reduction in car parking spaces from the originally approved 80 down to 74, which will still include four accessible spaces. A substantial decrease is also proposed for the communal open space, which will drop from 719 square metres to 375 square metres due to the removal of a planned roof terrace.
Internal layouts and circulation routes on each floor will be altered, with the final unit mix proposed as 33 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom apartments. The changes will result in an increase in the total gross floor area of approximately 871.5 square metres.
Focus Housing Association is seeking permission for the temporary removal and subsequent rebuilding of an existing retaining wall adjacent to the N22 Bypass Road. The wall will be rebuilt to match its existing height and material finish.

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