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2022 Horse racing calendar announced

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BUSY SCHEDULE: Killarney Racecourse will hist four meetings next year. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Killarney Racecourse will host four race meetings next year.

Horse Racing Ireland confirmed the 2022 Irish calendar this week.

As usual, the Killarney season will get underway in May. The Spring Festival will run from May 15 to May 17.

July 11-15 has been set aside for the early summer meeting while the late summer races will run between August 18 to 20.

The October meeting, which ran for the first time last year will continue this year and next.

This year’s Autumn meeting will run on the weekend of October 2 and 3 and race fans can pencil in the same weekend next year as the two-day event will run on October 1 and 2 in 2022.

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‘Bounty’ for Deer Hunters

Farming representatives in Kerry are calling on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to introduce a financial incentive for hunters to control the county’s growing deer population. The […]

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Farming representatives in Kerry are calling on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to introduce a financial incentive for hunters to control the county’s growing deer population.

The request has been supported by Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.
Deputy Cahill said the number of Red and Sika deer in Kerry has increased sharply in recent years, with animals now appearing in fields, gardens, and on roads across the county. He warned that deer pose a danger to public safety and can carry ticks that spread Lyme disease.
“Everybody is aware that the Red and Sika deer have moved far beyond the confines of Killarney National Park, roaming freely through Kerry, damaging crops and gardens and are a real threat to life and limb on our roads,” he said.
He added that previous efforts to cull herds have been unsuccessful. “Our farming body representatives are among the stakeholders who should be consulted and all possible solutions considered to improve the situation,” Deputy Cahill said.
Similar bounty schemes have been used successfully in the past for foxes and seals. Deputy Cahill confirmed he has submitted a Parliamentary Question to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon to introduce a bounty for deer.
“I believe it is important to incentivise hunters to control deer numbers and assist in preventing accidents and tragedies in County Kerry,” he said.

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Royal appoints new General Manager

Killarney Royal Townhouse has appointed Pat McGrath as its new General Manager. Originally from the West of Ireland, Pat brings more than a decade of hospitality experience in Killarney, including […]

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Killarney Royal Townhouse has appointed Pat McGrath as its new General Manager.

Originally from the West of Ireland, Pat brings more than a decade of hospitality experience in Killarney, including leadership roles at Lough Rynn Castle, The Landmark Hotel, Killarney Plaza Hotel, The Ross Hotel, and most recently as Head of Hospitality at Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company.
“Pat brings a wealth of experience to the role, and we are confident that under his leadership we will continue to provide genuine hospitality and incredible experiences to our guests,” said Michael Jacobi, Managing Director of Scally Hotel Collection.
Pat will also oversee the hotel’s refreshed positioning following upgrades to guest rooms and the building’s façade. The hotel recently launched Fig, a casual dining concept offering an all-day menu in a relaxed atmosphere.

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