Connect with us

News

Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town to return to Killarney

Published

on

B

BANK OF IRELAND has announced the return of its Enterprise Town initiative to Killarney on Friday, April 7, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Taking place in Killarney Community College, the event features a business, community and sports expo as well as plenty of family-friendly activity throughout the day.

Killarney Bank of Ireland branch manager Deirdre Twomey said: “The local community have embraced this initiative wholeheartedly, and working together we have organised a very exciting programme of activity. The event will be free to attend and is open to all. It is a fantastic opportunity for the community to see the level of enterprise here in Killarney.”

Over the course of the day over 80 exhibitors will display a wide variety of products and services, and Bank of Ireland is calling on those living and working in Killarney to come and support these local businesses.

The evening will feature a special sports discussion with two Kerry football legends Tomas Ó Sé and Sean O’Sullivan.

Other highlights to look forward to on the evening include the opening performance by Celtic Step and Bizworld presentations from two local schools, as well as musical entertainment from St Oliver’s primary school choir.

The head of Bank of Ireland for County Kerry, Frank Shaw, said: “Bank of Ireland is committed to supporting business growth across Kerry and we want to continue to be Ireland’s Enterprise Bank. We would encourage local businesses and the wider community to come and share in activities on Friday, April 7.”
 


 
Above: Ruth Allen, Kerry Physiotherapy Centre, Tracy Healy, Corcoran's Furniture & Carpets, Sean O'Keeffe, Enterprise Town committee, Mary Brosnan and Hugh Gleeson, Bank of Ireland, and Deirdre Twomey, Bank of Ireland Killarney branch manager, and Bernadette Randles, The Dromhall Hotel.

Advertisement

News

Minister Niall Collins visits KCYS Youth Diversion Project

Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week. The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet […]

Published

on

Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week.

The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet staff and hear directly about the work of the Kerry Youth Diversion Project, including early intervention, family support, court accompaniment and wider youth justice practice across the county.
KCYS supports young people across a broad continuum of services in Kerry, from preventative and developmental youth work through to highly targeted interventions for young people and families facing significant challenge and complexity. The Youth Diversion Project forms an important part of that wider continuum of support.
Speaking following the visit, Seamus Whitty, CEO of KCYS, said:
“We were delighted to welcome Minister Collins to Kerry and to have the opportunity to give him a sense of the breadth and depth of the work being carried by the Youth Diversion Project here.
The Youth Diversion Project in Kerry is a strong and well-developed intervention, grounded in practice, informed by evidence, and marked by innovation in how it supports young people and families. It is part of a broader continuum of supports provided by KCYS, and it depends on strong collaboration across teams, services and community partners to make a real difference in people’s lives.
It is also important to acknowledge the Department’s continued commitment to youth justice. The policy direction in this area has been a progressive one, and that has created space for work of this kind to develop and respond to need in a meaningful way.”
The visit highlighted the scale and complexity of the work being carried by the KCYS team, and the importance of sustained investment in youth work responses for young people and families.

Continue Reading

News

Cllr O’Callaghan highlights deep-rooted bond between town and rally

Representing the Killarney Municipal District at Sunday’s Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes launch, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan praised the enduring partnership between the Rally of the Lakes and the […]

Published

on

Representing the Killarney Municipal District at Sunday’s Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes launch, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan praised the enduring partnership between the Rally of the Lakes and the local community.

For the O’Callaghan family, the event is deeply personal; they own and operate the Failte Hotel on College Street, a landmark business that has grown alongside the rally for decades.
Cllr O’Callaghan noted that the history of the Failte Hotel is inextricably linked with the rally’s heritage, serving as a hub for competitors and fans since the early days of the event.
He said that the rally has become a vital part of the fabric of Killarney life, providing a massive economic and social boost to the town. “The rally has been part of the hotel’s history as much as the hotel has been part of the rally’s history,” he told the gathered crowd, expressing his pride in seeing the tradition continue.
He welcomed the organisers and sponsors to Gleneagle, wishing the event continued success as it remains a cornerstone of the Killarney sporting calendar.

Continue Reading

Last News

Sport