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Jacy is fashion fabulous at the Killarney Races

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BEST DRESSED: Jacy Ybanez from Tralee winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

By Michelle Crean

Not only did Killarney Racecourse have something to celebrate last weekend - but so did one fashionista who was crowned Best Dressed Lady wearing a stunning bright pink outfit.

STYLISH: Jacy Ybanez from Tralee (4th from left) winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with the other finalists from left: Edel Kenny (Offaly) Denise O'Connor (Brosna) Serena Randle (Kilgarvan) Caitriona Whyte (Killarney) Kay O'Connor Serena Delaney (Killarney) Brid Sheehan (Caragh Lake) Maria McMahon (Glenflesk) and Mary Lynch (Tralee). Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with judges Anna Galvin, Marietta Doran and Grace Clifford. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with the other finalists that include Edel Kenny, Offaly, Denise O'Connor, Brosna, Serena Randles, Kilgarvan, Caitriona Whyte, Killarney, Kay O'Connor, Serena Delaney, Killarney, Brid Sheehan, Caragh Lake, Maria McMahon, Glenflesk and Mary Lynch, Tralee. Also in photo are judges Marietta Doran, Grace Clifford and Anna Galvin. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

Reidin and Lydia Coughlan from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Denise O'Connor, Stacy O'Leary and Maggie Fleming from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Serena Delaney from Killarney and Kay O'Connor from Kilcummin pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Serena Delaney from Killarney and Kay O'Connor from Kilcummin pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Tracey Cronin and Flerence Sexton (5) from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Ann O’Grady, Catriona McGuire, Katie Fox, Lucy O’Mahony, Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan, Caitriona Whyte, Denise Casey, Elaine Bennett, Deirdre O'Callaghan and Martina O'Neill from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan and Caitriona McGuire from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

AugustFest, which ran from last Thursday to Saturday, delivered a fun-filled programme, super crowds, spectacular views, top-class racing - but it was Jacy Ybanes who went home with a big smile after taking home the top style award.

Fashion savvy racegoers turned out in their droves to compete for the covetable title of AYU Best Dressed - but Jacy was the lucky lady deemed most stylish on the day as fashionistas brought the curtain down on AugustFest in fine style.

The fashion was fierce and judges Anna Galvin, Grace Clifford and Marietta Doran had a tough challenge selecting 11 finalists each encompassed AYU’s ethos.

Originally from the Philippines, Jacy has been living in Ireland over 15 years and currently resides in Tralee. Jacy’s stunning look was a beautiful hot pink two piece from ASOS paired with a gold clutch bag and shoes, her headpiece was a stunning pink fascinator by Montgomory Millinery, which she borrowed for the occasion. Jacy told the judges how she felt the sleeves of the top reminded her of fashion from the Philippines, so she felt that she was wearing a bit of home!

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Paralympic legend Jason Smyth visits St Brendan’s

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Paralympic legend Jason Smyth visits St Brendan’s


World renowned Paralympian and world record holder Jason Smyth paid a visit to St Brendan’s College on Wednesday afternoon as part of a high profile visit to Killarney.


The six time Paralympic gold medallist spoke to second year students from St Brendan’s College, alongside students from neighbouring schools St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School and Killarney Community College.
The interactive talk and interview took place ahead of World Sight Day, with the legendary sprinter sharing his personal journey with Stargardt disease, a genetic eye condition that left him legally blind at eight years old.
The Derry native, who holds the world record as the fastest Paralympian on earth over 100 metres, offered inspiring insights into overcoming physical adversity and achieving success at the highest level of world sport.
The school visit formed the opening leg of his Killarney schedule before he took centre stage later on Wednesday evening at The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Smyth headlined An Evening with Paralympian Jason Smyth, an event organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce as part of its winter schedule, sponsored by AIB.

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Deerpark Retail Park placed on market for fifteen million euro

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Deerpark Retail Park in Killarney has officially been placed on the market with a guide price in excess of 15.4 million euro, excluding VAT.

International real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed as the sole sales agent to handle the high-profile commercial property sale on behalf of its current owner, Investcorp.

Investcorp, a global investment management firm headquartered in Bahrain, had previously acquired the prominent shopping complex.


The sale represents one of the largest commercial property offerings to launch in County Kerry this year.

Located roughly 1.3 kilometres west of Killarney town centre, the scheme enjoys strong regional connectivity and sits adjacent to independently owned operations including a Tesco Extra store, a Tesco petrol filling station, JYSK, and Aldi.


Constructed in 2006, the development extends across approximately 10,482 square metres, or 112,835 square feet.

The scheme comprises a mix of modern retail warehouse units and a complementary neighbourhood centre, offering 13 individual units in total with Part Open and Part Bulky Use planning permission.

The units range in size from 94.6 square metres up to 1,994.9 square metres. Visitors have access to approximately 248 customer parking spaces across the commercial grounds.

The park is currently 100 per cent occupied by a strong line-up of established national and international brands.

Key retail tenants include Marks & Spencer, Boots, DID Electrical, Maxi Zoo, and Mountain Warehouse.

The neighbourhood centre element accommodates service and convenience operators such as Costa Coffee, Card Factory, and Salon B.

The first-floor accommodation is fully let to Peak Performance Academy, which provides additional rental diversification.

Additionally, the scheme benefits from an agreement with Tesla to operate eight electric vehicle charging bays within the customer car park.


Commercial figures show that the property generates a total current rental income of 1,326,458 euro per annum, with a weighted average unexpired lease term of 4.45 years to break options and 6.46 years to lease expiry.

Cushman & Wakefield noted that the quoted guide price of 15.4 million euro reflects a net initial yield of 7.83 per cent, assuming standard purchaser costs of 9.96 per cent.

The selling agents highlighted that the fully occupied asset offers investors an attractive income profile alongside scope for additional income generation through parking commercialisation.

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