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Global superstar sings to packed Killarney audience

A global superstar with over 23 million album sales to his name, two Brit Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards and five Grammy Award nominations - put on quite a performance in Killarney.

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

FACES IN THE CROWD: Enjoying James Blunt performing 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

CONCERT: Molly Wade and Nathan McNamara pictured at the James Blunt concert at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

TUNES: Mary and Tommy Nolan loved the tunes at the James Blunt concert at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

FACES IN THE CROWD: Enjoying James Blunt performing 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

CONCERT: Molly Wade and Nathan McNamara pictured at the James Blunt concert at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ON FORM: Singer-songwriter James Blunt performing his 'The Stars Beneath My Feet’ tour at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

TUNES: Mary and Tommy Nolan loved the tunes at the James Blunt concert at the Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Singer/songwriter James Blunt performed to a packed audience at the Gleneagle INEC Arena last Friday.
Blunt delighted the crowd with a string of hits as well as a selection of new songs.
He returned to the Killarney venue having last performed there in 2014. Best known for songs such as ‘Goodbye My Lover’, ‘You’re Beautiful’, ‘1973’ and ‘Wisemen’, the former soldier turned singer and songwriter released a special greatest hits album in November, before embarking on a tour of Ireland and the UK.
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Strong connections made at tourism tradeshow
Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry. Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international […]

Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry.
Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international buyers from 17 countries at Fáilte Ireland’s flagship trade event.
Running since 1975, Meitheal is organised in partnership with Tourism Ireland to provide Irish tourism businesses with the opportunity to sell directly to top international buyers and tour operators.
The best of what is on offer across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Ireland’s Ancient East, the Wild Atlantic Way and Dublin, were showcased with the aim of being scheduled on the itineraries of the global tour operators.
Key themes and trends emerging this year are sustainable travel options, immersive outdoor experiences and festivals.
Speaking about the importance of developing a future pipeline of tourism business, Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said that “creating a strong pipeline of future business is key for the recovery of tourism”.
“Seeing the demand for the Irish tourism product with international buyers at Meitheal is fantastic. Each international buyer represents tens of thousands of possible visitors to Ireland, and their business will be hugely important for tourism and hospitality businesses, communities, and destination Ireland as we continue to work towards recovery,” he said.
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Outdoor dining area officially opens in town
A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday). The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and […]

A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday).
The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Scheme, provides an attractive outdoor dining option for locals and visitors to Killarney.
“This is a really wonderful addition to Killarney’s tourism infrastructure and will prove a great asset throughout the year and particularly during the forthcoming tourist season,” said Cllr Kelleher, Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, who did the honours.
“One of the effects of the recent pandemic was the need to utilise and maximise outdoor dining options and this infrastructure shows what can be achieved in an imaginative way. It will greatly enhance Killarney’s reputation as a destination for top quality tourism experiences.”
The project has been operational since last October but the official opening was timed to coincide with the Meitheal 2023 tourism industry showcase that was organised by Fáilte Ireland at the INEC this week.
“It is fantastic to see Killarney’s outdoor dining infrastructure being so well received by trade and visitors alike,” Miriam Kennedy, Head of Wild Atlantic Way at Fáilte Ireland, said.
Councillors in the Killarney Municipal District approved planning permission for the infrastructure which was completed by Daniel Canty Construction.