Next year marks a significant milestone for Great Southern Killarney, one of Ireland's most iconic hotels, as it proudly celebrates its 170th anniversary.

Great Southern Hotel's longest serving staff member Martina O’Leary pictured at front is joined by fellow staff members from left Kathleen Buiyan also a long standing member Brian O’Doherty Aoibheann O’Leary Aine McMahon Kathy O’Callaghan Betty Doody and Blissford Barreto at the launch of the Killarney GSH Evening of Celebration which will take place on February 10th. Former colleagues and staff are invited to the night marking 170 years in hotel hospitality. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Mark Scally and Michael Jacobi join current staff for another historic photograph on the iconic steps of the Great Southern Hotel Killarney for the launch of the Killarney GSH Evening of Celebration which will take place on February 10th. Former colleagues and staff are invited to the night marking 170 years in hotel hospitality. Photo: Don MacMonagle

To commemorate the event, Great Southern Killarney has planned an ‘Evening of Celebration’ on February 10 and will welcome past team members and friends from throughout the years to join them for an evening of fun, camaraderie and celebrations as they mark the incredible friendships and contribution made by staff throughout the years.

Michael Jacobi, Managing Director, Hayfield Family Collection said: “We are delighted to mark 170 years of the Great Southern Killarney with a wonderful celebration of all the amazing people who have made this hotel such a special place for so many years. We invite our colleagues, old and new, to join us at Great Southern in commemorating this momentous occasion."

A great night is promised, with entertainment, drinks reception, finger food and more.

Tickets to the event are available to book on Eventbrite by searching “Great Southern Killarney Staff Reunion” or by contacting us on 064 663 8000 or email events@greatsouthernkillarney.com.

Tickets are priced at €25 per person, in aid of Comfort for Chemo Kerry, to assist in their goal of building a state-of-the- art purpose-built Chemotherapy Unit for the people of Kerry.