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Dedicated staff awarded for excellence

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STAFF AWARDS: From l-r were: Margaret Martin, Claire Thompson, Agnieszka Szwab (winner of 'Rising Star' award), Louise Fleming and Noreen Lyne.

 

O’Donoghue Ring Hotels rolled out the red carpet last week for their Group Employee Awards evening at the Killarney Plaza Hotel.

 

Staff were treated to Gala dinner and were entertained by Brendan Fuller MC on the night with dancing until the early hours.

 

The awards were created bespoke by local craftsman James Purcell.

 

 

[caption id="attachment_29998" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Group Reservations Team (winner of 'Best Sales Team' award) with Director Gemma Ring (far right).[/caption]

 

 

 

 

As acknowledged by Directors Michael O’Donoghue and Gemma Ring on the night, it was not an easy task deciding on the award winners such is the level of talent within the group, but all of the award winners were extremely deserving.

 

Trevor McCarthy of Shannon College of Management assisted the awards committee with selection and was delighted with the commitment and dedication of staff shown throughout the group of four hotels.

 

Milan Chamula of the River Island kitchen team took home the ‘Unsung Hero Award’.

 

[caption id="attachment_29997" align="alignleft" width="1024"] From l-r were: Conor O'Leary ('Community Champion' award winner), Gemma Ring (Director), Tracy Dillion ('Community Champion' award winner) and Micheal O'Donoghue (Director).[/caption]

The ‘Rising Star Award’ went to Agnieszka Szwab of the Towers Accommodation Department.

 

Fausat Lawal of The Killarney Plaza kitchen team was awarded the ‘Employee of the Year’.

 

Margaret Murphy, the Accommodation Manager in the Killarney Avenue Hotel, won the ‘Manager of the Year’ award.

 

The ‘Support Person of the Year’ award was given to Edel Lynch of the HR department.

 

‘Best Newcomer of the Group’ was awarded to Rory O’Sullivan from Group Stores.

 

There were two winners of the ‘Community Champion Award’, Tracy Dillion and Conor O’Leary.

 

The River Island hotel team were deserving winners of the ‘Best Guest Experience’ award.

 

The ‘Best Sales Team’ went to the Reservations Department and the ‘Hotel Team of the Year’ went to The Killarney Avenue Hotel.

 

[caption id="attachment_29995" align="alignleft" width="1024"] From l-r were: Trevor McCarthy (Lecturer at Shannon College of Hotel Management), Margaret Murphy (winner of 'Manager of the Year' award) and Orna O'Mahony (HR Manager).[/caption]

 

 

[caption id="attachment_29996" align="alignleft" width="1024"] From l-r were: Orna O'Mahony (HR Manager), Edel Lynch (winner of 'Best Support Person' award) and Trevor McCarthy (Lecturer at Shannon College of Hotel Management).     [/caption]

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Network Ireland Kerry discuss sustainable success

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Network Ireland Kerry held their third annual collaboration event last Wednesday at the Rose Hotel, Tralee. The theme was: “The Journey to Sustainable Success” which brought three industry experts together to talk about their own journey to sustainable successful.

Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial leaders came together for this highly anticipated event to learn about the journey from becoming a start-up, to a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), and a large SME.

The event was opened by AIB Branch Liaison for Network Ireland Kerry and AIB Castleisland Branch Manager, Colleen Shannon. It was MC’d by AIB Tralee Branch Manager, Stephen Stack.

Sarah Farrar of AINMHÌ, Garrett Dillon of Mr. Binman and Dillon Waste Ltd. and Susan Quirke-Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori School Group were among the speakers at the event.

These leaders spoke about their challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs they encountered, from launching an idea to scaling operations nationally.

Tara Elzingre of Tara Elzingre Consultancy, Zaneta Labuz-Czerwein of Rustic Boowa and Sharon Hartnett of U Coaching promoted their businesses for ‘Minute on the Mic’

Emily Reen, Network Ireland Kerry President, described the event as a testament to the power of partnership. She said: “The event underscored a powerful message: sustainable business success is not a solo journey. With the right partnerships, teams and financial tools, businesses of all sizes can grow with purpose, resilience, and long-term impact.”

Network Ireland Kerry will host their next monthly event on November 12 in Killarney and in collaboration with the Kerry Local Enterprise Office, titled: “Gain Competitive Advantage in Your Business”. This event will be MC’d by Karen Ronan, 2025 National Vice President of Network Ireland and CEO of Galway Chamber. This event is open to non-members and members, and everyone is welcome from 6 pm for networking and refreshments, with the event taking place from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

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Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home. […]

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The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.
Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.
“I will continue to push for enhanced health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.
The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

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