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Employee awards celebrated at The Gleneagle Group

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The Gleneagle Group hosted its annual Employee Awards ceremony at the Killarney Oaks Hotel on Sunday (January 26), celebrating its team's outstanding achievements and dedication in 2024.

The evening featured a gala banquet, live entertainment with Truly Diverse, and recognition of individuals whose contributions exemplify excellence across the organisation.

Speaking at the event, CEO Patrick O’Donoghue said:
“Tonight we celebrate our incredible team's hard work, professionalism, and commitment. 2024 has been a year of exceptional achievements—outstanding guest feedback, strong employee engagement, and solid financial performance—all thanks to your efforts. Thank you for your dedication and for making this year a success. Thanks also to our HR department for organising this wonderful evening and for their ongoing dedication to supporting our people.”

The top honours of Employee of the Year were awarded to Connor Landers from The Gleneagle Hotel, Yvonne O’Sullivan from The Maritime Hotel, and Ceara Scanlon from The Gleneagle Group.

At The Gleneagle Hotel, Vova Bilokhvost was named Manager of the Year, Dalal Habita received Best New Starter, Christina Nolan was honoured with the Leadership Award, Erik Erno Tellitu was celebrated as the World’s Best Colleague, and Viera Feciskaninova recognised for Excellence in Customer Service. Special Recognition Awards were also presented to Chido Prudence Dube and Mike Woods.

At The Maritime Hotel, Philly Spillane received Manager of the Year, while Nataliia Lutska was awarded Best New Starter. Gerard O’Keeffe received the Leadership Award, Elvis Apenitis was celebrated as the World’s Best Colleague and Millie Thorpe received the Excellence in Customer Service award. Special Recognition Awards went to Zanda Apenite and Helen O’Shea.

In the shared services categories of The Gleneagle Group, Sheena Cahill was honoured with the Excellence in Action Award, and Dorothy Daly received the Excellence in Customer Service Award. Clare Grimes and Eileen Doherty were also recognised with Special Recognition Awards.

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BREAKING: Kerry ETB Awarded €2.3m to purchase Pretty Polly Site

The Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road, Killarney. The funding, announced […]

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The Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road, Killarney.

The funding, announced this morning by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, will allow Kerry ETB to develop the site as a new Tourism Sector Training College. The proposed facility will focus on training for the hospitality and tourism industries.
Kerry TD Michael Cahill described the announcement as “a major vote of confidence in Killarney and the wider Kerry tourism industry.”
“This is immense news for the town,” said Deputy Cahill. “It will mark Killarney out officially as the tourism capital of Ireland by providing a Hospitality Sector Training College right in the heart of the county.”
Deputy Cahill said he had been advocating for such a development since entering the Dáil, adding that the investment “will be a gamechanger for the hospitality sector in Killarney and Kerry.”
He also recalled the former CERT training centre that operated at the Torc Great Southern Hotel in the 1970s, noting that this new project would revive that legacy for a new generation of tourism professionals.
The Pretty Polly site, vacant for many years, will now be transformed into a key educational and economic hub for the region once the project proceeds.

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Coffee morning being held in memory of late Kevin O’Shea

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A coffee morning will take place in the Aghadoe Heights Hotel next week in memory of the late Kevin O’Shea.


It will take place on October 18 from 11am to 1pm.


All proceeds will go to Kerry Hospice Foundation, Kerry Cancer Support Group and Recovery Haven.


For those who are unable to make it on the day, you can make a donation online by scanning the QR code on the picture.


Kevin’s family extended their heartfelt thanks to local businesses and hotels that have generously sponsored spot prizes, all to be won on the day.


They also said that any donation, big or small, is appreciated and all support is most welcome.

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