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Businesses in Kerry urged to apply for supports 

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Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has urged companies in Kerry to apply for support which is available locally. MEP Clune also stressed that now is a vital time for companies to have an online presence as the country battles the COVID-19 crisis.

 

Under the Government’s National Digital Strategy, the expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme helps small businesses with up to 10 employees to trade more online,  boost sales and reach new markets. There is up to €2,500 available through the Local Enterprise Offices, with co-funding of 10% from the business.

 

Training and further business supports are also provided and businesses that have already received a Trading Online Voucher can now apply for a second voucher, where upgrades are required. They can apply to their Local Enterprise Office for support.

 

Funding can be used towards adding payment facilities or booking systems to a business website or developing new Apps for customers. The voucher can also be used towards subscriptions to low cost online retail platform solutions, to help companies quickly establish a retailing presence online.

 

“I would encourage companies to apply for this support if they feel it can help them at this time,” she said. “It is a very worrying time for many businesses around Ireland and there are supports available to help.

 

“Having a good online presence can be very valuable for companies too. It is now more important than ever. If a retailer is trying to sell goods it is important that they have a good website to display their products. I would encourage businesses to apply for funding which is available from the Local Enterprise Offices. The retail sector is vital to the Irish economy and it is great to see initiatives such as this being made available to encourage companies to support companies at this time. We need to support our local businesses now more than ever and online is a great way to do that.”

 

More details can be found on www.localenterprise.ie.

 

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Irish storytelling event at Pigs Lane

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Pig’s Lane will host an atmospheric evening of Irish storytelling and craft cocktails on March 16 at 7pm.

It will take place in the venue’s hidden Whiskey Parlour, a special one-night event celebrating the ancient tale of Scéal Phádraig.

Guests are invited to descend into the candlelit parlour, where flickering light and shadow set the stage for a journey back to 432 AD, an Ireland of saints and serpents, druids and high kings.

The evening will be led by renowned Irish seanchaí Ray O’Sullivan, who will take his place by the hearth to guide attendees through a rich tapestry of folklore, faith and legend as the story unfolds.

Throughout the night, guests will enjoy three specially crafted cocktails from Pig’s Lane’s ‘Legends & Libations’ menu, featuring the highlight of the evening, The Last of the Serpents, which draws inspiration from the legend of St. Patrick himself. More information is available on the Pig Lane’s website.

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County Clean Up Day: Over 650 tonnes of waste collected since 2012

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The 14th annual County Clean Up is set to take place on April 11 with registration officially opening this coming Monday.

Since the initiative began in 2012, volunteers across Kerry have collected and disposed of over 650 tonnes of waste, filling almost 75,000 bags of litter to date.

The event, supported by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council, has become a staple of the local community calendar.

Kerry GAA legend Colm ‘The Gooch’ Cooper returns as the County Clean Up Ambassador for 2026, helping to lead the call for individuals, schools, sporting groups, and businesses to get involved.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, highlighted the unique scale of the project. He urged residents’ associations and voluntary groups to gather litter along both major routes and local country roads to ensure the county is kept “spick and span.”

Noel O’Reilly from KWD Recycling noted that the day is a vital part of the fight against illegal dumping. He stressed the importance of groups signing up early to obtain their clean-up packs and to coordinate exactly where collected litter should be left for disposal.

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