Local insurance broker, John Healy of Healy Insurances has been elected to the Board of Directors of Brokers Ireland at their recent AGM.

Commenting on the election John said: “I am excited to join the board and hope to bring valuable insights, experience and opinion to the table over the coming year”.

John also sits on the general committee of Brokers Ireland advising on general insurance matters.

Diarmuid Kelly, Brokers Ireland CEO said “We are delighted to have John on the Board of Brokers Ireland.

His expertise, common sense and good humour contributes greatly to the Board”.

Brokers Ireland is the leading representative body for Insurance Brokers with a combined strength of over 1200 firms representing both Insurance and Financial Brokers throughout Ireland.

Their responsibilities include advising members, regulators, government and other stakeholders on key insurance issues in order to raise and maintain industry standards.

Killarney Town Retailers Association (KTRA) has issued a final call to the public to support local businesses this weekend, with only a few shopping days remaining before Christmas.

The association is emphasising the long-term impact that choosing to shop local has within the town centre over other alternatives has on the local community. Our long-standing businesses are the fabric of our town and are what make Killarney unique so by spending locally, residents ensure that money remains circulating within Killarney, directly supporting local jobs.
“When you shop local, your money stays local, supporting your neighbours, friends, and families,” said a KTRA spokesperson.
Beyond the economic benefits, the association highlighted that local shops are the first to provide sponsorship for community events, charity fundraisers, and local sports clubs.
“These businesses are never found wanting when it comes to backing projects,” added the spokesperson. “When they thrive, so does our town.”
William Sheahan, Chairperson of the Killarney Town Retail Association (KTRA), encouraged shoppers to utilise the Kerry County Council free parking initiatives over the coming days and explore the wide range of specialised services available on their doorstep some of which have online options such as click and collect or local home delivery.
“Hopefully, through this campaign, we can remind people of all that is good about our town centre shops,” Mr. Sheahan said. “From butchers to footwear, and fashion to fragrances, our town centre has a huge amount to offer both locals and tourists alike.”
Residents are encouraged to make an impact this weekend by visiting the town’s independent retailers for their final Christmas purchases.