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Kerry Rose Danielle O'Sullivan from Killarney with Jamie Louise Bowler Manager Sean Taaffe Tralee Sean Taaffe Is Coming Up Roses Award Winning Munster hairdressers partners with Rose of Tralee MULTI-Award winning salon group, Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty is the Official Hair Partner for this year's Rose of Tralee International Festival, which will take place from 17th to 23rd August 2016. The newly-crowned Kerry Rose, Danielle O’Sullivan, has announced that Sean Taaffe will style the 66 International Roses for their appearances in the Dome on the Qualifying and Televised Selection Nights during the festival. The well-known Kerry hairdressing chain is recognised for its impeccable head to toe service and is the perfect partner to this iconic occasion when girls from throughout the globe will gather in Tralee to take part in the Rose of Tralee 2016. Speaking about this honour, Sean Taaffe said: “Everyone in Ireland has grown up watching all the glamorous Roses in their stunning gowns with such amazing hair and makeup take to the stage on the RTE programme that every year has one of the highest viewing figures in Ireland. Now our team at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty get to play a strong role in this iconic festival, making sure all of the Roses look their absolute best. It's going to be so exciting and we look forward to bringing our own unique twist to the hair and beauty elements.” John Drummey, Communications Manager, Rose of Tralee Festival stated “We are delighted with the partnership. This year even more than ever it’s important to have a strong, professional and very capable Hair Partner, as the number of Roses travelling to Tralee has more than doubled. We are also excited by the level of commitment already being shown by Sean and his team and know that there will be a more creative edge to the hair this year as Sean and his team are recognised nationally as leaders in the industry.” A leading stylist, Sean Taaffe has over 25 years’ hairdressing experience, and is the owner of six salons in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin, with a team of 50 talented hairdressing professionals. Sean also heads up his own hairdressing academy, and he believes that education is the key to success and this ethos can been seen in all his salons. To book an appointment with any of the Sean Taaffe team who will be looking after the Roses please call (064) 662 2513, or for further information visit www.seantaaffe.com Ends About Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty was established as a one man operation in Killorglin in 1989. Since then the company has expanded 6 times, with locations in Killarney, Tralee and Killorglin and a team of 50 talented professionals. At Sean Taaffe they believe that education is the key to our success and to this end we invest heavily in both insalon education and courses and seminars both in Ireland and abroad. Every team member goes on a minimum of 3 courses per year to update knowledge with some members going to a total of 10 courses per year. All this helps ensure a motivated team and the very best knowledge at your disposal. As part of our commitment to client satisfaction and delight we encourage team members to enter competition on a regular basis. Salon Locations • • Killarney 064 66 22 513 • Tralee – 066 71 19 434

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CONGRATULATIONS to Killarney lady Danielle O’Sullivan who will represent Kerry in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Danielle was selected on Friday evening and today she joined forces with multi-award winning salon group Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty which has been announced as the official hair partner for this festival, which will take place from August 17 to 23.

The newly-crowned Kerry Rose, Danielle, announced that Sean Taaffe will style the 66 International Roses for their appearances in the Dome on the qualifying and Televised Selection Nights during the festival.

The well-known Kerry hairdressing chain is recognised for its impeccable head to toe service and is the perfect partner to this iconic occasion when girls from throughout the globe will gather in Tralee to take part in the Rose of Tralee 2016.

Speaking about this honour, Sean Taaffe said: “Everyone in Ireland has grown up watching all the glamorous Roses in their stunning gowns with such amazing hair and makeup take to the stage on the RTÉ programme that every year has one of the highest viewing figures in Ireland. Now our team at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty get to play a strong role in this iconic festival, making sure all of the Roses look their absolute best. It's going to be so exciting and we look forward to bringing our own unique twist to the hair and beauty elements.”

John Drummey, Communications Manager, Rose of Tralee Festival, stated: “We are delighted with the partnership. This year even more than ever it’s important to have a strong, professional and very capable Hair Partner, as the number of Roses travelling to Tralee has more than doubled. We are also excited by the level of commitment already being shown by Sean and his team and know that there will be a more creative edge to the hair this year as Sean and his team are recognised nationally as leaders in the industry.”

A leading stylist, Sean Taaffe has over 25 years’ hairdressing experience, and is the owner of six salons in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin, with a team of 50 talented hairdressing professionals.
 


 
Kerry Rose Danielle O'Sullivan from Killarney with Jamie Louise Bowler, manager, Sean Taaffe Tralee.

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Killarney marks 20 years since the rally that inspired Ireland BikeFest

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Ireland BikeFest returns to Killarney from 29 to 31 May, marking 20 years since the 2006 European HOG Rally that originally brought the festival to the town.

What began as a one-off European Harley-Davidson event in 2006 led to the launch of Ireland BikeFest the following year.

It has since grown into Ireland’s largest free open motorcycle and music festival, drawing visitors annually from across Ireland, the UK, and Europe over the June Bank Holiday weekend.


“Twenty years ago, Killarney fell head-over-wheels in love with the biking community,” says Patrick O’Donoghue, Chairman of Ireland BikeFest.


“There was something electric about that first rally in 2006. The sound, the atmosphere, the camaraderie and the town embraced it completely. Ireland BikeFest grew from that connection and twenty years later the relationship is stronger than ever.”


The 2026 anniversary festival will feature the purpose-built Bike Village at the Gleneagle, guided ride-outs along the Wild Atlantic Way, live music, a Custom Bike Show, and the traditional Sunday bike parade through the streets of Killarney.


Supported by Harley-Davidson, the Gleneagle, and Fáilte Ireland, the event remains free and open to all riders, bikes, and visitors. For more information, visitwww.irelandbikefest.com.

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Two local connections secure top spots in Hot Press Readers’ Poll

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Killarney took pride of place in both the film and literary categories of this year’s ‘Hot Press’ Readers’ Poll, with local connections winning two of the main national awards.

The Best Film award went to Hamnet , starring Killarney actress Jessie Buckley. Buckley’s performance as Agnes Shakespeare in the feature adaptation has been a major success, and Hot Press readers have now voted it their favourite movie of the year.


Meanwhile, author Joseph O’Connor won the Best Book category with his latest novel, The Ghosts of Rome.

O’Connor has a strong historical link to the area, as his recent books are based on Killarney humanitarian Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty and his wartime exploits in Rome.

O’Connor has long championed the legacy of the Killarney native, whose memorial statue stands in the town centre.

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