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Chamber hosts post-budget briefing

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3 years ago

30 September 2022

Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were from left: Marcus Treacy Jnr (Killarney Park Hotel) Niamh O’Shea Lorna Larkin (Solicitor) Marcus Treacy (OCKT) and Mark Scally (Great Southern Killarney). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Local accountancy firm OCKT Ltd hosted a post-budget briefing on Wednesday.

Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were Mike and Brian O'Shea from Brian James Menswear. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Mr Treacy outlined Minister O'Donoghue's Budget and how it would impact business people in Killarney at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing on Wednesday. Photo: Don MacMonagle
At the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing on Wednesday were Anne McCarthy Sarah Treacy (OCKT) Cariosa Fleming and Sheena Cahill from The Gleneagle Hotel. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were John O'Leary Tom Brosnan and Maria Moynihan. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were Emma Phillips David Fleming and Marcella Doyle from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were: Mike Stack (Tricel) Aishling and Sinead Sheahan (Sheahan's Centra) Sarah Treacy (OCKT) and Joe Shannon (Manager AIB Killarney). Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were Billy O'Connor (Vodafone) with Patricia and John Healy from Healy Insurance. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/ OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were Marcus Treacy (OCKT Accountants) and from left: Betty MaSweeney. Dean Fitzgerald Sarah O'Keeffe Claire Leahy and Sarah Treacy. Mr. Treacy outlined Minister O'Donoghue's budget would impact business people in Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing in Killarney on Wednesday were Marcus Treacy (OCKT Accountants) and Frank Shaw. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Niall Kelleher Chairperson of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and Marcus Treacy (OCKT) pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing on Wednesday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, the lunchtime briefing kept local business people up to date following Tuesday’s Budget.

The briefing explained the main points from Budget 2023, and suggested some tax planning initiatives.

The event took place at the Peregrine Suite at the Killarney Park Hotel.

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St Brigid’s choir to perform on Radio Kerry on Christmas morning

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13 hours ago

16 December 2025

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The school choir of St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School recently had the honour of recording with David Sheehan for a special Radio Kerry Christmas broadcast, which will air on Christmas morning.

The feature also includes contributions from Scartaglen National School.

The programme offers a mix of interviews with students, their reflections on the meaning of Christmas, festive music performed by the St Brigid’s choir, Christmas poetry, and a strong focus on the school’s CEIST values.

As part of this, students spoke about their TY-led Christmas Hamper initiative, an annual act of compassion that supports families within their own school community with care and kindness during the Christmas season.

St Brigid’s extended their sincere thanks to Ms Healy and Ms McCann, the dedicated coordinators of the school choir, and to Ms Finnerty, the school’s ethos coordinator, for their work and preparation in bringing this special opportunity to life. Tune in on Christmas morning!

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St. Oliver’s pupils become French speakers

Pupils s at St Oliver’s National School are now speaking French thanks to a successful ten-week language module delivered by French For All Killarney School of French. The intensive module, […]

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16 December 2025

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Pupils s at St Oliver’s National School are now speaking French thanks to a successful ten-week language module delivered by French For All Killarney School of French.

The intensive module, which focused on the inclusion and pro-active learning of French, concluded with a celebratory and festive event for the three fifth classes.

Course Director and native French teacher Hélène Olivier-Courtney marked the final day with a selection of French food, including macarons, homemade crêpes, croissants, pains au chocolat, and baguettes. The food added a real French touch to the celebrations for students interested in baking, football, fashion, and art.

The ten-week language module began in schools nationally in 2021 through applications to Post Primary Language Ireland (PPLI). The course aims to help children develop a love for French and language learning in general, giving them a valuable head start before secondary school. Activities included cultural projects, art projects reflecting the children’s interests, songs, and games, making the language journey enjoyable and meaningful.

Hélène Olivier-Courtney extended a special thanks to principa Colm O’Suilleabhain and Deputy Principal Sandra Chute for welcoming French into the school this year. She also thanked all the teachers and SNAs for their continuous support.

Adult and secondary school students’ classes will resume on January 12. Hélène Olivier-Courtney wished everyone “Joyeux Noël” and extended best wishes ahead of the New Year to Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students in 2026. She can be contacted on helene@frenchforall.ie.

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