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Fexco returns to its roots by with Currency Store in Killarney

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Fexco has opened a new No1 Currency store in Killarney, marking a return to its roots.

This marks a return to the company’s roots in Killarney where Fexco once operated a foreign exchange kiosk in the tourist office at the Town Hall.
Founded in 1981 by Brian McCarthy, Fexco’s origins lie in Kerry, where it began as a network of Bureaux de Change serving local and international visitors. Over the past four decades, the company has grown into a global leader in financial technology and foreign exchange, operating in over 50 countries.
The new store is part of No1 Currency, Fexco’s flagship foreign exchange brand, which operates across Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
The new No1 Currency store is on Main Street, near the town’s popular shopping arcade.
The Killarney outlet offers commission-free currency exchange, competitive rates, and customer support for those preparing for or returning from international travel.
Fexco Group CEO Neil Hosty said:
“This is a proud and meaningful moment for Fexco,” he said. “To open our first No1 Currency store in Kerry, where Brian McCarthy launched the business, is a tribute to our heritage and a reaffirmation of our commitment to the communities that shaped us.”
Fexco operates one of the largest retail FX networks, with over 700 locations globally and more than 2.5 million customers served annually. The Killarney store is part of the company’s continued investment in its high-street presence, combining online ordering, in-store service, and hybrid models to meet customer needs.
No1 Currency currently offers close to 60 currencies, with options for click and collect and home delivery via its website, www.no1currency.ie.

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Connecting Kerry’s Wildlife: Hedgerows and Trees Exhibition

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A wildlife exhibition currently on display at Killarney Library will soon tour across Kerry.

The project, Hedgerows and Trees in the Kingdom, is a collaboration between Crainn Chiarraí and the Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer.

It highlights the importance of hedgerows and trees for biodiversity, climate, and cultural value, while promoting best practice in managing these landscapes as ecological corridors for wildlife.

Six arts facilitators led workshops for participants to create individual and collaborative pieces showcasing native hedgerows and their habitats.


The exhibition will travel across the county over the coming months, paired with local workshops to continue educating communities on hedgerow and tree management.


As part of the initiative, a related event will take place on October 24 and 25 at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Cromane, sharing knowledge and practical projects for managing hedgerows and trees.


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Local students attend SVP Youth Programme 

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Students from Killarney Community College and Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra proudly represented their schools at the SVP Launch Programme in Killarney. 

SVP Regional President Mary Frances opened the event with a talk by Dee Seaney. Event highlights included community bag design, a table quiz, a teachers’ workshop and a student ‘couch talk’.

SPSL students Rachel O’ Connor, Abbie O’ Leary, Eila and Cici Reeves, attended with their Chaplain. 

The school gave a special shoutout to Rachel and Abbie and last year’s TYs, whose incredible work was celebrated during a heartfelt couch talk. Their creativity also shone through as they won the artwork on an SVP bag!

The Rathmore students brought home 1st prize in the quiz, showing off their knowledge and teamwork!

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