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Donie retires from business group after 23 years service

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The Killarney Chapter of BNI is bidding a fond but sad farewell to its founding member, Donie Moynihan of Acorn Life.

Donie is retiring from BNI following 23 years of loyal service. The group had a farewell social event in Killarney International Hotel last week to recognise Donie’s contribution to the chapter. At the event, he was presented with some gifts and had a chance to celebrate with some of the current and past members.

The BNI Chapter in Killarney, which covers the whole county, started in March 1999 and has grown from strength to strength since then. Killarney Business Network International (BNI) is a business referral group whose philosophy is “Givers Gain”.

“We all know the best business to get is word of mouth. But for most of us, that happens in an ad-hoc way. With BNI we are proactive. We actively watch out for opportunities for each other and share information about what’s happening in our communities,” Martin Ryan of Finance Pro and the current Killarney BNI Chapter President said.

During its 23 year history Killarney BNI has generated €21,214,883 in business for its members all of which goes directly into the local community. Donie Moynihan was personally responsible for generating almost €2 million of that money.

Donie wants it known he’s not retiring from business! He will continue to take care of all his customers but he will no longer be attending the weekly BNI meetings. Donie says that it’s time to slow down a “small bit” but appreciates what BNI has done for him.

“BNI helped me grow my business through referrals and continues to help me even though I’m now leaving. I’ve also made great friendships over the years and I’m very grateful for that,” he said.

If you are in business in Kerry, and are able to take on more business, we would love to invite you to visit one of our meetings. To find out more, check us out at www.bnikillarney.ie or you can email at bnikillarneychapter@gmail.com.

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Street Orienteering added to Wander Wild programme

By Sean Moriarty A new event has been added to the extensive Wander Wild Festival next weekend. Kerry Orienteers will run a family-friendly Urban Orienteering event as part of the […]

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By Sean Moriarty

A new event has been added to the extensive Wander Wild Festival next weekend.

Kerry Orienteers will run a family-friendly Urban Orienteering event as part of the festival on March 25.

Participants can start at the Killarney Plaza Hotel Basecamp anytime from 2-4pm on Saturday.

Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves walking or running whilst navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass. And the Wander Wild Street Orienteering will have courses suitable for all ages and abilities.

“The aim is to navigate in sequence between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace. If you need any help or tips members of Kerry Orienteering Club will be available to assist during the day,” said organiser Brendan O’Brien.

Two routes are available: ‘Wander’ – 2km (easy, wheelchair and buggy accessible) and Wild – 4km (moderate), and bookings can be made via: https://t.ly/jHm2R.

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Quiz helps to fund Easter pilgrimage

A popular annual table quiz, which raises funds to send Kerry children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes, will be held in Killarney next week. The Tim Moore […]

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A popular annual table quiz, which raises funds to send Kerry children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes, will be held in Killarney next week.

The Tim Moore Memorial Table Quiz will be held in the Gleneagle Hotel at 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 29.

The entry fee for tables of four is €40 and it is €20 for teams of four schoolchildren with great prizes up for grabs on the night.

All proceeds will go to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust which organises trips to Lourdes every Easter for children and young adults with additional needs.

They will be brought on the pilgrimage on Easter Sunday and all the volunteer helpers and medical staff that will accompany them will cover for their own travel costs.

The annual quiz, which is running for close on 30 years, is dedicated to the memory of the late Killarney accountant Tim Moore who was a tireless campaigner for the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. He passed away, suddenly, in 2002 and his friends have continued the quiz as a tribute to his legacy and to ensure the charity continues to be supported.

It hasn’t been held for the past two years due to the pandemic but all involved are thrilled that it is back for 2023.

Kieran Coffey, the retired principal of Fossa National School, is one of those who spearhead the Kerry pilgrimage to Lourdes and he has appealed to the public to support the very important fundraiser which helps offset some of the costs involved.

“We are delighted to be in a position to continue Tim’s great work and to dedicate the quiz to him. The event is always so well supported by the people of the greater Killarney area and we greatly appreciate that generosity,” said Kieran.

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