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KTIF summit to chart future of Kerry Tourism

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Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF) has announced a major industry summit to take place at The Brehon Hotel & Spa on Tuesday, March 3.

The event will gather a high-profile panel of national and local leaders to discuss the strategic evolution of the county’s tourism sector.

The day is set to cover a broad range of topics including government policy, global economic trends, artificial intelligence projects, and regional development.

Since its inception in 2019, the KTIF has served as a primary body for multi-agency collaboration across marketing and sustainability.

For the 2026 summit, the federation is placing a heavy emphasis on regenerative tourism and the diversification of markets.

Leadership and community impact have been identified as the strategic foundations for the future of the industry in Kerry, with a particular focus on building a lasting legacy from major upcoming events such as the 2027 Ryder Cup.

The lineup of guest speakers features some of the most influential figures in Irish tourism and economics. Alice Mansergh, CEO of Tourism Ireland, will be joined by Fearghal Reidy, Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, and Miriam Kennedy, Head of the Wild Atlantic Way for Fáilte Ireland. Technology and finance will also be represented by RDI Hub CEO Fergal Brosnan and global financial expert Mike O’Sullivan, while writer and publican Billy Keane will provide a local perspective on the industry.

The event is designed as a platform for industry professionals to connect and explore new possibilities for growth within a mature tourism market. Attendees will gain insights into how Kerry can maintain its globally recognised reputation while adapting to new technological and economic shifts.

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How will our Kerry TDs vote tomorrow?

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Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will be tabling a motion of no confidence against the Government after the protests that took place nationwide during the week.

Earlier today we asked our readers how would they vote in a no confidence motion against the Government?

Most of our readers said they would vote no confidence, while some said, yes they do have confidence in the Government.

One reader said: “Vote confidence. The only proper leadership over the last few days came from government. Courage came when needed despite how unpopular it looked in the moment. By contrast, opposition politicians wanted the country to burn to suit themselves”.

Another reader stated: “No confidence. Shambolic and heavy handed handling of protests this past week”.

However, some people didn’t have any confidence in either side with a reader saying: “No confidence in the no confidence! Different wings of the same bird! We need a complete overhaul of the political system”.

We asked the question to our 5 Kerry TDs before lunch-time today, asking them what their vote will be tomorrow.

We received one reply from Sinn Féin’s Kerry TD Pa Daly.

He will be voting no confidence in the Government tomorrow along with his party.

Other media outlets are reporting that Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae is undecided at the moment.

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Town centre-based software firm marks two years in business

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A Killarney-based software company is celebrating two years in business since expanding into the European market.

QT9 Software Ltd, which is located on Bohereencaol was established in 2024 as part of the company’s move to better serve customers across Europe.

The business is part of a US-based company founded 20 years ago in Chicago by Brant Engelhart.

Its Irish office is headed by Killarney resident Angela O’Sullivan, who serves as Operations Director.

QT9 Software currently employs four full-time staff members in Killarney and plans to increase that number by an additional two this year.

The company provides quality management software to businesses worldwide, with the Irish office helping to support European customers within their own time zones.

As part of its continued European expansion, the software company also opened a new data center in Amsterdam in 2025 to meet data storage and compliance requirements.

QT9 Software works with businesses that must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, as well as industry-specific regulations across sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, food and life sciences.

Speaking about the milestone, Angela O’Sullivan said: “We’re very proud to have grown QT9 Software here in Killarney over the past two years. It has been a really positive journey so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build our team and support more customers across Europe.”

The company is also currently recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator, with details available in the appointments section on page 46.

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