The Europe Hotel & Resort offers a choice of autumn breaks combining dining, outdoor activities and time to relax.

Guests can enjoy horse riding on Haflinger ponies, make use of the hotel’s tennis courts and leisure facilities, or unwind at The Active Level at ESPA, which includes an indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor vitality pools, Thermal Suite and relaxation areas.

This overnight package includes one night’s accommodation, an à la carte dinner on the evening of your stay, and a breakfast buffet along with an à la carte menu on the morning of departure.

Guests receive complimentary horse riding, access to two indoor tennis courts, entry to The Active Level at ESPA, and full use of the Techno-Gym and daily fitness classes.

Rates start from €605 total for two people sharing or €495 single occupancy in a Golfside Room. Lakeview Rooms start from €675 total for two people sharing or €565 single occupancy.

This two-night escape includes two nights’ accommodation with full Irish breakfast each morning in The Panorama Restaurant and an à la carte dinner on one evening of your choice.

The package features horse riding on Haflinger ponies, indoor tennis, access to The Active Level at ESPA, and use of the Techno-Gym with daily fitness classes.

Pricing starts from €1,030 total for two people sharing or €900 single occupancy in a Golfside Room. Lakeview Rooms start from €1,170 total for two people sharing or €1,040 single occupancy.

Families can also enjoy an autumn break during the October mid-term with an exclusive family offer accommodating two adults and up to three children. Rates start from €715 for a Golfside Family Room and €1,100 for a Lakeview Family Suite. Interconnecting Golfside and Lakeview Rooms are also available, catering for two adults and up to two children.

New sensory garden opens at St Oliver’s

Pupils at St Oliver’s National School are enjoying a new sensory garden ahead of the new school term, following its official opening by principal Colm Ó’Suilleabháin.

Designed to encourage play, movement, and relaxation, the facility features climbing boards, balance beams, mirrors, a sensory walkway, a mud kitchen, a xylophone, and safety matting. A vibrant surround mural was designed and painted by school staff.
Project coordinators Leana O’Brien and Olive Horgan praised the contributions of staff, management, caretaker Dan, and fundraising lead Lorraine O’Connell.
Funding was secured through local businesses, including O’Carroll Engineering, Tricel, KWD, Kerry Coaches, Cork Hygiene, Killarney Printing Works, Killarney Hardware, and M.D. O’Shea & Sons, alongside bake sales run by Sixth Class pupils from 2024 to 2026.
The garden includes a memorial bench for beloved SNA Martina Dineen, who passed away earlier this year, funded jointly by staff and the 2026 Sixth Class.