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€35,000 awarded to 39 arts applicants

A total of €35,000 has been awarded to 39 applicants for the Kerry County Council Arts Act Grants and Artists Bursaries for 2022 which will go towards funding arts festivals and events across the county this year.
€18,190 was awarded to 20 applicants for the Artists Bursaries – these include Creative Work Development, Further Arts Education, Artists in Schools, Artists Retreat and the Eamon Kelly Bursary for artists living in or from the Killarney Municipal District.
“These are very competitive awards,” Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer with Kerry County Council, said.
“I want to congratulate all successful applicants and, subject to budget, urge all applicants to apply again in 2023.”
The Arts Act Grants aim to stimulate public interest in the arts, promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts, and improve standards in the arts within the county.
“Artists and the arts are a vital part of our culture here in Kerry and I am delighted that Kerry County Council offers this support to the arts in Kerry,” Mayor of Kerry, Cllr. Jimmy Moloney, added.
“We have a fantastic range of arts festivals and events happening all year and I hope everyone will support their local arts events this year.”
A full list of successful recipients is available at www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/arts-forms/. The 2022 Arts Festivals and Events e-brochure is available via www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/events-festivals/.
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Matt Britton Flooring Now Open in Cork
Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork. […]

Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork.
Established in 1997 by brothers Matt and Craig, both fitters by trade, Matt Britton has become a popular household name throughout Ireland, a favourite among Ireland’s top interior designers and has been featured in an array of celebrities’ homes, including Peter O’Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Pippa O’Connor, Vogue Williams, Rosie Connolly, and Suzanne Jackson, among others.
Recent expansion plans included the opening of their fifth showroom, Matt Britton Cork, unveiled by Ireland, Munster and Lions rugby legend Peter O’Mahony.
“We are delighted to have launched our first Munster store as part of our expansion plans across Ireland. We have been overwhelmed with positive feedback from our customers who have previously travelled from Munster to visit us in Dublin and Wicklow and this has encouraged us to open a store closer to home for them. Moreover, we are pleased that the opening of this showroom has allowed us to create 10 new jobs in the local area,” said Managing Director Matt Britton .
Their showrooms are designed to offer customers a luxurious experience and showcase their extraordinary collection of hardwood flooring, opulent carpets, and bespoke rugs tailored to clients’ unique preferences.
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Quest Killarney named Ireland’s best fitness and wellness event
Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards. Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other […]

Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards.
Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other well-known names in the fitness and event industry.
Irish gym clothing company Gym+Coffee established the Make Life Richer Awards as community-based awards that celebrate those who ‘Make Life Richer” to include people who have the same passion as they do and facilitate events and meet-ups that bring people together.
“The team at Quest are super-proud of this award and the achievement and would like to thank everyone who voted for them, and enjoys being part of the Quest community.,” said Elite Event Management’s Rebecca Kemp
Entries for Quest Killarney October 7 are now open at www.questadventureseries.com