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“Innisfallen team helped us to feel the beauty of life again”

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Last week marked a full year since 150 displaced Ukrainian refugees set up a temporary home in the Innisfallen Hotel away from the atrocities of war.

GRATITUDE: Thank you notes written by the Ukrainians to show their appreciation for the accommodation and assistance since they arrived to Killarney.

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A year on, they are settled and say that the hospitality they've received helped them to "feel the beauty of life again".

This week they said that good friendly relations developed between the hotel team and the Ukrainians and have offered their gratitude to the Innisfallen Hotel team for their kind hospitality in Fossa.

Jane Omelchenko and Alevtyna Rutto edited a touching video about Ukrainians staying there, ordered a cake for the hotel team and hosted a thank you party.

“Our journey through Ireland actually started 22 of March 2022 to the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa, Killarney. I will never forget this address because it has literally become our second home. We are treated here like the tourists, but we're feeling here like a family. I'm sure none of us could ever imagine we'll end up here, 3,331km from our homeland. We've experienced here a lot of memorable moments: birthdays, celebrations, children laughing - all that we had almost lost because of the war. But Innisfallen team helped us to feel the beauty of life again. You gave us hope and continue to do it every day with your smiles, support and kindness. Dear Misja Herfurt, George Saaray, Maeve O’Connell, Sheila Casey, Eilis, Patrick, Margaurette, Ivona, Katarzyna, Joan, Roderick and all team, we hope one day we will have a chance to repay you for everything you have given us. When Ukraine will win, you're welcome to come. And be sure, now, you have a host in almost every city in Ukraine,” Alevtyna Rutto said.

"We held a thank you evening for the hotel staff to tell them that we appreciate and notice everything they do for us. When we went to Ireland a year ago, we were prepared to live in tents. People were scared, they took as many warm things as they could but we were given real housing; great accommodation with great staff. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, dear Innisfallen family!" Jane Omelchenko added.

"For a year now, every day we feel that Innisfallen is a place of comfort, as if you have come to visit close friends or relatives. Every day the staff greets us warmly. I am very grateful to the entire team, led by George,
for their attention, kindness and love for us! These are professionals in their field! And above all, these are people with a big heart!" Yaroslava Shkurko added.

Veronica Oliynikova concluded that from the first day of their stay at the hotel, the staff did not stop supporting them and provided assistance in every possible way.

"It is difficult to imagine a friendlier, hospitable, kind team than the staff of the Innisfallen Hotel. I can't express how grateful we all are to them!”

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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 […]

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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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