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Killarney Credit Union helping make home heating more affordable

With the Cost of Living Crisis rising to record levels, Killarney Credit Union has launched a new loan product designed to help members budget and pay for home heating products.
Members' needs are always to the forefront in the development of the credit union's business with members conveying their worries on meeting bills this winter, Karena McCarthy Marketing & Development Officer with Killarney Credit Union explained."Among their worries were home heating costs. In the development of the product we spoke to a number of local companies based in, and delivering to customers, in our common bond. To this end we are delighted to announce that we are a finance partner to six locally based companies; CRL Oil, Corrib Oil, Geaney Oils, Killarney Oils/Top Oil, M&J Kelleher LTD and Sceilg Ola," she said."The process is simple. If you are considering ordering oil off your oil company of choice and you would like to spread the cost into easy instalments over a time frame that suits you, please contact Killarney Credit Union. You can apply in branch, online or over the phone. "Our members' needs are always priority and at the moment some members are worried about bills and this is why we developed this product. Obviously we always have the bigger loan products but we want members to know we do loans for the smaller items or bills also."She also added that they are particularly delighted with the response from the local oil companies based in and distributing in the local area."We are a community based organisation working for and with the community and this is just a small part that we can play in potentially helping make life a little easier for some of our members."The six oil companies join an ever growing list of companies participating in the CU Easypay Scheme.If you wish to pay for products or services provided by a wide range of companies listed on CU Easypay - you can apply for a loan with Killarney Credit Union to pay for these products or services over a time frame that suits you.For further information on CU Easypay partners visit www.killarneycu.ie/cueasypay, or if you are a business that would like to participate, please contact Karena McCarthy on 064 6623730.
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Strong connections made at tourism tradeshow
Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry. Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international […]

Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry.
Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international buyers from 17 countries at Fáilte Ireland’s flagship trade event.
Running since 1975, Meitheal is organised in partnership with Tourism Ireland to provide Irish tourism businesses with the opportunity to sell directly to top international buyers and tour operators.
The best of what is on offer across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Ireland’s Ancient East, the Wild Atlantic Way and Dublin, were showcased with the aim of being scheduled on the itineraries of the global tour operators.
Key themes and trends emerging this year are sustainable travel options, immersive outdoor experiences and festivals.
Speaking about the importance of developing a future pipeline of tourism business, Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said that “creating a strong pipeline of future business is key for the recovery of tourism”.
“Seeing the demand for the Irish tourism product with international buyers at Meitheal is fantastic. Each international buyer represents tens of thousands of possible visitors to Ireland, and their business will be hugely important for tourism and hospitality businesses, communities, and destination Ireland as we continue to work towards recovery,” he said.
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Outdoor dining area officially opens in town
A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday). The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and […]

A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday).
The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Scheme, provides an attractive outdoor dining option for locals and visitors to Killarney.
“This is a really wonderful addition to Killarney’s tourism infrastructure and will prove a great asset throughout the year and particularly during the forthcoming tourist season,” said Cllr Kelleher, Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, who did the honours.
“One of the effects of the recent pandemic was the need to utilise and maximise outdoor dining options and this infrastructure shows what can be achieved in an imaginative way. It will greatly enhance Killarney’s reputation as a destination for top quality tourism experiences.”
The project has been operational since last October but the official opening was timed to coincide with the Meitheal 2023 tourism industry showcase that was organised by Fáilte Ireland at the INEC this week.
“It is fantastic to see Killarney’s outdoor dining infrastructure being so well received by trade and visitors alike,” Miriam Kennedy, Head of Wild Atlantic Way at Fáilte Ireland, said.
Councillors in the Killarney Municipal District approved planning permission for the infrastructure which was completed by Daniel Canty Construction.