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Home Repair and Maintenance certificates presented in Killarney

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CERTIFICATES: Home Repair and Maintenance certificates were presented to participants who completed a course in Killarney. Front row l-r were: Máire-Bríd McCrohan (LES), Mary Flynn (LES), Patrick McCarthy (LES), Christina Carroll (DEASP) and Bridie Buckley (Coordinator LES). Back row l-r: Gerard O’Sullivan, Noel Spillane (CEO-SKDP), Daniel Counihan, Angelo Cirillo, Paul O’Connell, Alexandru Cirpaci, Stefan Anghel and Richard O’Brien.

The first participants in the Home Repair and Maintenance course organised by the South Kerry Local Employment Services received their certificates at a ceremony in Killarney recently.

The course was aimed at providing them with the key skills needed to be able to undertake a range of tasks and was developed following analysis of demand of employment opportunities in the region.

The course was funded by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and took place in the KDYS in Killarney.

Speaking at the ceremony, South Kerry Development Partnership CEO Noel Spillane praised all those who completed the course and noted that a number of them had already secured employment with some progressing into self-employment.

He said that the success of this course highlighted the positive outcomes that are possible when people have the opportunity to gain relevant skills. It was a very good example of the levels of co-operation that exist between the DEASP and South Kerry LES and they are looking to run similar courses again in the near future, Noel added.

Christina Carroll of the DEASP said that they have come a long way in terms of delivering an accessible service to customers and it is extremely important as a customer to avail of any funding, educational and training opportunities available.

“The success of the delivery of these services is the reason why we are here, whereby on the completion of this course it will add to your existing set of skills and/or enhance your prospects of re-entering the workplace.”

Anyone interested in taking part in such training or engaging in other educational or training opportunities should contact their local DEASP office or the Local Employment Service.

 

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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