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Ethan’s holistic fitness approach proves popular

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By Michelle Crean

Taking a holistic approach and focusing on what the person can do is the core belief of one local fitness expert which has helped his business take off since setting up.

Ethan Mc Grath runs The Sequel Way which offers a variety of services surrounding exercise health well-being and nutrition.

Ethan, from Kilcummin, graduated from Health & Leisure, specialising in Adapted Physical Activity, coaching people with chronic illness, disease and disability.

After graduating, he did a three-month course for start-up business ideas through Enterprise Ireland and decided to stick with pursuing his dream of running his own business.

After running fitness classes here and there he decided to take a leap of faith in the summer of 2021 and rent the Centre for Smart Ageing in Farranfore.

The businesses' main aim is to promote inclusion throughout its services by offering a class or programme to suit all ages and fitness levels.

"We have a large variety of clients ranging from pre-teens/teens, athletes, people with disabilities, recovering from injuries right up to senior citizens and people simply looking to improve overall health and well-being and improve knowledge with nutrition," Ethan told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We currently have over 28 classes running weekly which are fully inclusive and include people with a variety of fitness and health goals. If you're someone who feels that they aren’t able for a class or are nervous, each class will be adapted and tailored to your needs. We have very fit people in the classes along with people who are recovering from injuries and people who are just starting out on their journeys."

One shoe doesn't fit all

He added that a major issue in the industry today is the “one shoes fits all” approach to classes and coaching.

"I wanted to do something different by taking a holistic approach, focusing on what the person can do, not what they can’t do. We run several low impact classes too such as Flexymo and positive ageing which many clients do if they are starting out in their journey, or they have limited mobility/flexibility. The low impact classes create a foundation for many of my clients to progress to some of the more intense classes. I have worked with clients in the past on a one-to-one basis from teens to adults with and without disabilities who would have eventually progressed to these classes.

"At The Sequel Way I am committed to providing a service/ programme for everyone and I hope to continue to build over the coming years by increasing the number of classes and personal training packages available to clients. Our most popular programme at the moment is the Premium Personal training package which is very specific to the person's goals surrounding exercise, health, well-being and nutrition. Clients get unlimited access to classes along with two personal training sessions a week, access to our App along with weekly weigh-ins, support and nutritional guidance."

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Rotary Club’s Wine & Art Night raises €25,000

The Killarney Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Art Night, held before Christmas, was another resounding success, raising a grand total of €25,000 for local community projects. President Ciara Irwin Foley […]

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The Killarney Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Art Night, held before Christmas, was another resounding success, raising a grand total of €25,000 for local community projects.

President Ciara Irwin Foley expressed the club’s delight with the amount raised, thanking club members and everyone who contributed to this impressive sum. She highlighted that this popular annual event directly supports vital local initiatives such as schools, clubs, and charities in the Killarney area.

Ms. Irwin Foley extended particular thanks to the event’s long-standing key sponsors: Daly’s SuperValu, Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co, and Killarney Credit Union, acknowledging their crucial and consistent support over the years. The team at The Great Southern Killarney was also thanked for ensuring the smooth running of the event. Appreciation was also given to the businesses that sponsored door prizes and competitions, including The Rose Hotel, M.D. O’Shea’s, CRL, and The Lake Hotel, as well as to Mike Neeson for providing entertainment.

The Wine & Art Night provides a valuable platform for local artists and craftspeople, with up to fifty showcasing their work. Some artists have been involved since the event’s inception, making it a wonderful networking opportunity. There is always significant interest from artists to participate in this worthwhile cause, with a percentage of their sales donated on the night. Many also generously donate their artwork for the auction, where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the beneficiary fund.

The beneficiaries themselves play an active role by selling tickets for the event in advance, using this as a key fundraising method for their own projects. The schools, clubs, organisations, and charities involved put in tremendous effort, and it is always inspiring to hear how the funds raised have positively impacted them. For example, the Hospice sells their Christmas cards at the event, and the Irish Pilgrimage Trust sells raffle tickets to help bring local people to Lourdes at Easter.

Organising the Wine & Art Night is a significant undertaking for the Killarney Rotary Club, with extensive preparations happening well in advance. Many individuals contribute their time and effort, with numerous volunteers ensuring everything runs smoothly on the night. It is this collective effort that makes the event such a success.

The €25,000 raised this year has been distributed to the following deserving beneficiaries: Faha N.S., Fossa N.S., Gaelscoil Faithleann, Knockanes N.S., Loreto N.S., Loughquittane N.S., St. Brendan’s (Sem), Hospice, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Stars Club, Killarney Athletic, and Killarney Valley AC.
The Killarney Rotary Club is already looking forward to hosting their next Wine & Art Night at the end of November.

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Kerry Jobs Fair to connects job seekers and employers

Job seekers and employers in Kerry will have a chance to meet at the Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 on May 20, at the Rose Hotel in Tralee. Over 30 companies […]

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Job seekers and employers in Kerry will have a chance to meet at the Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 on May 20, at the Rose Hotel in Tralee.

Over 30 companies from the county will be there, offering hundreds of job openings across different sectors.
The free event is organised by NEWKD Local Development Company, in partnership with The Rose Hotel and Tralee Chamber Alliance. Anyone interested can attend by registering on the day.
People looking for work can explore opportunities in areas like office administration, IT, accounting, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, food production, and retail.
The event aims to link job seekers and employers with useful information and support related to employment.
Alongside employer stands, there will be a careers clinic offering help with CV writing, interview skills, and information on training and career development.
There will also be workshops for both employees and employers about employing people who are not Irish citizens.
Robert Carey, NEWKD SICAP Programme Manager, said that bringing together many employers, services, and speakers will give job seekers a great chance to talk directly to potential employers, join workshops on career progression, and learn about employment schemes like Tús, CE, and WPEP. He added that employers will get to meet job seekers face-to-face and get information on employing people from abroad, which is important for business growth.
Efforts are being made to help Ukrainian refugees and those seeking international protection attend the fair, with information provided beforehand and interpreters available on the day. NEWKD, as part of the Kerry Community Response Forum, highlights that employment is key for refugees integrating into the community.
During the event, employers can learn about the specifics of employing migrants, get answers to common questions, and raise any concerns. A workshop for employers will be led by Frank O`Boyle from the Irish Refugee Council.
In addition to the job fair, there will be information sessions for all visitors on topics such as CV preparation (led by Sean Connell, HR at NEWKD), interview skills (presented by Lydia Oboryna from the Open Door Initiative), employment law for migrants, accessing the labour market for those with temporary protection, and entrepreneurship workshops on starting a business and finding funding.
The Newkd Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 is supported by the Rose Hotel and the Tralee Chamber Alliance, with funding from the SICAP programme, which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).

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