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National Park ranks in Europe’s Top 10 for BioBlitz

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Killarney National Park Education team have once again surpassed and exceeded the Bioblitz challenge during a very successful Biodiversity Week 2025 in the National Park.

The park placed eighth out of 86 participating National Park sites across Europe.
During the week, 647 species were recorded within Killarney National Park.
This marks an improvement from last year's ninth-place finish, where 514 species were recorded.
The park saw a significant increase in public involvement this year, with many members of the general public contributing to the recordings. Veluwe Natura 2000 site in the Netherlands secured first place with 1,627 species.
During Biodiversity Week, Killarney National Park Education Centre staff organised nature walks in Derrycunnihy and Ross Island.
Participants were encouraged to use smartphones to photograph flora and fauna and upload their findings to the ‘ObsIdentify app’.
This competition aims to raise awareness of the variety of species in Killarney National Park. Citizen science projects like BioBlitz assist educators and conservation rangers in monitoring and recording species within the park.

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Six wins for Gleneagle at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards

The team at Gleneagle is celebrating a proud moment after scooping six awards at last night’s Irish Hotel Awards, held at The Johnstown Estate in County Meath. The hotel was […]

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The team at Gleneagle is celebrating a proud moment after scooping six awards at last night’s Irish Hotel Awards, held at The Johnstown Estate in County Meath.

The hotel was named Overall Winner for Excellence in Customer Service, recognising Gleneagle’s continued focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience built on genuine care and professionalism.
There was further celebration as team members were recognised for their individual achievements. Adam Sikorski received Overall Kitchen Porter of the Year and Eilis Loughrey was named Overall Human Resources Manager of the Year. At the regional level, Trevor O’Keeffe was awarded Munster Chef of the Year, Noreen O’Gorman received Munster Accommodation Services Manager of the Year and Gleneagle’s self-catering apartments were named Munster Self-Catering Property of the Year.
Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO of Gleneagle Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our team. These awards represent dedication, teamwork and a shared commitment to making every customer’s experience a positive one. We have been welcoming guests for almost seventy years and while much has changed in that time, what matters most hasn’t – great people, genuine warmth and a welcome that keeps guests coming back.”
The Irish Hotel Awards celebrate excellence across Ireland’s hospitality industry, recognising the hotels and individuals who go above and beyond to deliver quality and care in every aspect of their work.

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CCTV Scheme for Killarney still on the long finger

The long-promised public CCTV system for Killarney remains stalled, with no start date in sight, despite funding being approved earlier this year. At Monday’s meeting of Kerry County Council, Councillor […]

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The long-promised public CCTV system for Killarney remains stalled, with no start date in sight, despite funding being approved earlier this year.

At Monday’s meeting of Kerry County Council, Councillor Tom Barry (Listowel Municipal District) raised the issue again, seeking clarity on when the long-awaited Killarney CCTV project will finally begin.
Cllr Barry, who is monitoring the Killarney project closely as a model for rolling out similar systems elsewhere in the county, asked the council to arrange a meeting between An Garda Síochána and the council’s Data Protection Officer to progress the matter.
He said that only through direct engagement could the necessary Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) be completed and the project finally move forward.
However, the official response from the council offered little reassurance or any sense of urgency.
The reply stated:
“There has been considerable engagement between all stakeholders in relation to CCTV and, in particular, the preparation of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Killarney Town Centre CCTV scheme. The final approval to that DPIA is awaited, and Kerry County Council will continue to work with partners to reiterate the importance of this.”
No commencement date, project timeline, or installation schedule was provided.
In July of this year, funding was formally approved for the long-promised Killarney. CCTV scheme.
At that time, Kerry County Council confirmed that the Killarney project could proceed as soon as An Garda Síochána provided final sign-off.
However, three months later, there has been no visible progress on the ground, no update from Garda Headquarters, and no indication of when approval might be granted.
The CCTV initiative, which has been discussed at multiple council meetings over several years, is designed to enhance public safety, deter antisocial behaviour, and assist gardaí in investigating crimes in busy areas such as Killarney’s town centre and nightlife zones.
The absence of CCTV in the town centre has been a long-standing frustration for both councillors and business owners, particularly given Killarney’s status as one of the country’s busiest tourist towns.

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