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Avoca reopens and is ready to welcome customers in

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Avoca Moll’s Gap has thrown its doors wide open all ready for the busy upcoming season.

On Thursday, staff were delighted to reopen their store and new food market to the public.

This summer is all about getting out to explore the abundance of natural beauty on our doorstep, and experiencing all Ireland has to offer. From summer staycations and outdoor adventures to finding something new in your neighbourhood, there is so much to explore and enjoy.

"At Avoca Moll’s Gap, we’re lucky to enjoy a spectacular location on the Ring of Kerry, boasting stunning views from our spot on a rocky ridge between Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrantoohil, and the Gap of Dunloe, it’s the perfect place to stop for some lunch, coffee or shopping as you enjoy discovering the beautiful Kerry," Eileen O'Leary, Avoca Molls Gap, General Manager, said.

"Our store has had a redesign, so we’ve made sure we’re looking our best for our regulars, visitors and holiday-makers this summer!"

There is a new food market on the ground floor with a wonderful selection of artisanal, Irish ingredients, freshly baked breads and scones, homemade jams and chutneys, sauces, spices and lots, lots more. There is a curated selection of Irish cheeses and fine wines, hand-prepared meals and a mouth-watering range of our famous sweet treats and tray bakes.

"We’re very proud of the community of fantastic local suppliers we work with, and are champions of Irish provenance. Of course there is also our wonderful retail space for all your shopping and gifting needs, too. You’ll find a hand-picked range of fashion, homeware, books and more, as well as our much-loved Avoca soaps, mugs, scarves and our famous throws, woven in our Wicklow Mill," she added.

"What’s more, we have some new outdoor seating for customers to enjoy as they sip their coffee or enjoy some lunch while taking in the stunning vista. If you’re taking a trip along the Ring of Kerry this summer, make sure you stop by."

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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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