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Ireland’s top stars align for Designer Fashion Showcase

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Some of Ireland’s top designers, a world-renowned host, a superb line-up of celebrity guests and a state-of-the-art production – sounds like all the makings of the fashion event of 2025 in Kerry this April.

Cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry has once again teamed up with the renowned Norma O’Donoghue Model Agency for their second annual Designer Fashion Showcase at the Gleneagle INEC Arena on April 3 and are pulling out all the stops to make this one even better than last time.
Producer Norma has secured renowned designers such as Synan O’Mahony, Catriona Hanly, Marion Murphy Cooney, Claire Garvey, Cathy Troth and Tina Griffin among others to add to the glitz and glamour of the night, while the show will also feature a number of top boutiques including MacBees, Scarlett, Hannon’s, Pheonix V and Lily Mais.
Celebrity designer to the stars, Don O’Neill, will host this year’s event, and in a slight change from 2024, organisers will combine the fashion element of the show with a wellbeing/wellness theme, where Don will host a very special fireside chat with some incredible guests, including top professional model Thalia Heffernan, three-time Olympian and health and fitness expert Derval O’Rourke and leadership coach and former Network Ireland Kerry President Linda O’Mahony Logan.
And if that wasn’t enough, organisers are thrilled to confirm that online sensations Tadhg & Derry Fleming and fashion influencer Helen Murphy have also come on board to judge the best dressed lady on the night, with some stunning prizes up for grabs for both winners.
Kicking off with a drinks reception at 7pm, with the show at 8pm sharp, other highlights of the evening will include a special pre-show performance by Jack Patrick Healy; a bumper raffle with some incredible prizes, and an after-party at the Gleneagle’s Backstage Bar.
Recovery Haven Kerry PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy, said that there is a real sense of excitement surrounding this year’s event, and everyone involved is really looking forward to an even bigger and better event than last year.
“We were genuinely blown away by the success of last year’s event, with over 1,200 guests in attendance, all of whom seemed to absolutely love the show. But there is a universal feeling among all of us behind the scenes that this one is going to be even better, if that’s possible,” she said.
“We are so grateful to everyone who has been so busy planning this event, from the amazing team at the INEC, to producer Norma, to our fabulous host Don, to our own team at Recovery Haven, all of whom are working round the clock to ensure this event is one to remember. We have been overwhelmed by the goodwill and enthusiasm of everyone, including our amazing sponsors and our special guests who are so excited to be involved - so we genuinely cannot wait for what the night brings. It is going to be very special.”
Tickets, priced at just €35, are available now from Recovery Haven, the INEC and online at: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/RecoveryHavenKerryLookGoodFeelGoodFashionShowcase20252?

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Minister Niall Collins visits KCYS Youth Diversion Project

Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week. The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet […]

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Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week.

The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet staff and hear directly about the work of the Kerry Youth Diversion Project, including early intervention, family support, court accompaniment and wider youth justice practice across the county.
KCYS supports young people across a broad continuum of services in Kerry, from preventative and developmental youth work through to highly targeted interventions for young people and families facing significant challenge and complexity. The Youth Diversion Project forms an important part of that wider continuum of support.
Speaking following the visit, Seamus Whitty, CEO of KCYS, said:
“We were delighted to welcome Minister Collins to Kerry and to have the opportunity to give him a sense of the breadth and depth of the work being carried by the Youth Diversion Project here.
The Youth Diversion Project in Kerry is a strong and well-developed intervention, grounded in practice, informed by evidence, and marked by innovation in how it supports young people and families. It is part of a broader continuum of supports provided by KCYS, and it depends on strong collaboration across teams, services and community partners to make a real difference in people’s lives.
It is also important to acknowledge the Department’s continued commitment to youth justice. The policy direction in this area has been a progressive one, and that has created space for work of this kind to develop and respond to need in a meaningful way.”
The visit highlighted the scale and complexity of the work being carried by the KCYS team, and the importance of sustained investment in youth work responses for young people and families.

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Cllr O’Callaghan highlights deep-rooted bond between town and rally

Representing the Killarney Municipal District at Sunday’s Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes launch, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan praised the enduring partnership between the Rally of the Lakes and the […]

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Representing the Killarney Municipal District at Sunday’s Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes launch, Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan praised the enduring partnership between the Rally of the Lakes and the local community.

For the O’Callaghan family, the event is deeply personal; they own and operate the Failte Hotel on College Street, a landmark business that has grown alongside the rally for decades.
Cllr O’Callaghan noted that the history of the Failte Hotel is inextricably linked with the rally’s heritage, serving as a hub for competitors and fans since the early days of the event.
He said that the rally has become a vital part of the fabric of Killarney life, providing a massive economic and social boost to the town. “The rally has been part of the hotel’s history as much as the hotel has been part of the rally’s history,” he told the gathered crowd, expressing his pride in seeing the tradition continue.
He welcomed the organisers and sponsors to Gleneagle, wishing the event continued success as it remains a cornerstone of the Killarney sporting calendar.

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