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Kerry tourism showcased at Ploughing Championships
By Sean Moriarty
Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF) was out in force at the National Ploughing Championship at Ratheniska, County Laois this week.
SHOWTIME: Johnny Healy-Rae Danny Healy-Rae with John Harty CEO of Dairymaster and Fergus O’Meara Dairymaster’s international sales rep at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
FAMILY DAY OUT: Luke Griffin (left) with his father Anthony (second left) and his uncles Kevin and Paul all from Gortalea enjoy a family day out at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
KERRY TEAM: CEO of Macra Mick Curran Waterville and one time resident of Coolcaslagh with Derrie Dillon of Listowel who is the deputy CEO of Macra at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
FAMILY DAY OUT: Luke Griffin (left) with his father Anthony (second left) and his uncles Kevin and Paul all from Gortalea enjoy a family day out at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
DISPLAY: Ken O’Neill Eoin McCarthy and Niall O’Neill of O’Neill’s Power Equipment Milltown and Tralee show the Suzuki Kingquad LT-A750 the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
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PLOUGHING: Michael Healy-Rae with Jason Corcoran Alex Kelly and Caoimhe Ferris at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
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SHOWTIME: Johnny Healy-Rae Danny Healy-Rae with John Harty CEO of Dairymaster and Fergus O’Meara Dairymaster’s international sales rep at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
FAMILY DAY OUT: Luke Griffin (left) with his father Anthony (second left) and his uncles Kevin and Paul all from Gortalea enjoy a family day out at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
KERRY TEAM: CEO of Macra Mick Curran Waterville and one time resident of Coolcaslagh with Derrie Dillon of Listowel who is the deputy CEO of Macra at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
FAMILY DAY OUT: Luke Griffin (left) with his father Anthony (second left) and his uncles Kevin and Paul all from Gortalea enjoy a family day out at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
DISPLAY: Ken O’Neill Eoin McCarthy and Niall O’Neill of O’Neill’s Power Equipment Milltown and Tralee show the Suzuki Kingquad LT-A750 the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
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PLOUGHING: Michael Healy-Rae with Jason Corcoran Alex Kelly and Caoimhe Ferris at the National Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska County Laois. Photo: Sean Moriarty
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The federation, with support from Kerry County Council, hosted a ‘Discover Kerry’ tent at the three day event that attracted in excess of 100,000 visitors from Tuesday to Thursday.
“This is an opportunity to showcase our county’s tourism offering under one roof and brand,” said a federation statement.
“We are hopeful that all Kerry tourism businesses and membership bodies will recognise the value of presenting a strong united proposition to [ploughing] attendees to visit, stay and spend in Kerry. The goal is to reinvigorate the appeal and give a taste of what Kerry has to offer to visitors in a coordinated and joint effort under the brand ‘Discover Kerry’.”
Three generations of O’Connor family complete Killarney parkrun
Three generations of the O’Connor family completed the 5km course together at Killarney House and Gardens last Saturday.
Grandfather Mike, his son Jeremiah, and grandson Brian all participated in the weekly event. Organisers noted that the family’s participation shows what parkrun is about, as the event is open to people of all ages and abilities.
The free weekly 5k community event takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30am sharp in the Killarney House gardens (V93HE3C). Members of the public are welcome to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate.
Spa GAA has finalised a deal with Cork-based renewable firm ePower to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its club grounds in Killarney.
The move makes the club one of the very first GAA organisations in County Kerry to provide dedicated, on-site charging infrastructure for drivers.
The dual-socket units will be situated directly within the club’s main car park, offering charging accessibility to members, visiting supporters, and patrons.
The new ePower facilities are designed to support local EV drivers and visitors traveling to the club’s various sporting events throughout the season.
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