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Give the gift of beauty
By Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio
Christmas is just around the corner and supporting local small businesses is more essential than ever.
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Your local beauty salon isn't on a container ship coming from across the world. Giving the gift of a voucher is a fabulous way of treating someone special to something they may not get for themselves; a pampering treatment they will remember. I often ask the receiver of the vouchers did they like getting it as a gift. They always reply, with a yes! By buying it for an amount of money as opposed to a particular treatment it allows the person to get the treatment they would most enjoy.
Also giving a voucher is kinder to the environment as it won't be an unwanted gift. Even if you give a small amount it will be going towards something they really wanted. There is less packaging, all of which is more important than ever since COP26. Also, if you would like to call the salon to buy one, we can post it out.
Would you rather have one amazing present, than five rubbish ones? Vouchers can be used on skincare or make-up products and services or treatments. Therefore you can be sure that your loved one will truly like the gift. It also forces them to treat themselves! Truly giving someone the gift of choice, you might be tempted to just give cash.
As we all know life can get in the way and it can be hard to use the money to treat yourself even if you are instructed to do so. A gift card means loved ones will have to treat themselves. There is no one in the world, especially after the last two years, that doesn't need a relaxing massage, deep cleansing facial, a manicure or pedicure.
If you have any questions call Jill on 064 6632966.
Local hospitality nominated for Good Food Ireland awards
Several Killarney hotels and restaurants have been shortlisted for the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise businesses that feature Irish food and drink as part of their visitor service.
In the luxury accommodation categories, Muckross Park Hotel and The Europe Hotel and Resort have both received nominations for 5 Star Irish Hospitality Experience of the Year and Hotel Restaurant Experience of the Year.
In the town centre, The Mad Monk has been shortlisted for Best Irish Seafood Experience.
The Brehon Hotel has been named a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Way category.
And the Kerry Creamery Experience has also been nominated for the Irish Culinary Tourism Innovation Award for its work showcasing local dairy heritage.
The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin on Monday, November 16
Holy Cross Mercy announces return of Memory Tree initiative
Holy Cross Mercy National School has announced details for its 2026 Killarney Memory Tree, the annual Christmas fundraising hosted at the New Road school.
The initiative offers local residents the opportunity to purchase lights on the tree to commemorate loved ones over the festive season.
The official switch-on ceremony takes place at the school on Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm. Fr Seán Murphy will lead prayers, accompanied by festive carols by candlelight.
A special mass for all those commemorated on the tree will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, December 17 at 1pm. The service will be open to the public and streamed online via the Killarney Parish website.
The Memory Tree will remain lit each evening until January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
Lights can be purchased directly from the pupils, staff, or the school office at Holy Cross Mercy National School on New Road, with all proceeds going towards school development.
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