Corcoran’s celebrates a decade of dedication

Family-run retailer Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets hosted a special celebration at The Heights Hotel in Killarney to honour four long-serving team members reaching ten years of service with the business.

Colleagues, family, and the Corcoran family gathered to celebrate Pamela Kelleher, Brita Galwey, Sean Golden, and Dennis Hussey for their commitment, loyalty, and contribution to the company’s growth.
Founder and Managing Director Kieran Corcoran, along with Majella Corcoran, Mikayla Corcoran, and Chief Financial Controller Shane O’Callaghan, presented each recipient with a commemorative gift in recognition of their milestone. Dennis Hussey was unable to attend the presentation.
Addressing guests, Shane O’Callaghan thanked the four recipients for their professionalism and passion over the past decade, noting that people remain at the heart of the business.
Founded in Cahersiveen in 1999, Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets has grown into one of Munster’s leading home interiors retailers, operating five stores across Kerry and Limerick.

Arbutus Hotel celebrates 100 years in business

The Arbutus Hotel on College Street is celebrating a landmark centenary this month, marking 100 years of continuous family ownership and service in Killarney.

The hotel’s story began back in 1926 when Tim Buckley and his wife Julia first opened its doors. Having saved the funds to purchase the property Tim had long admired, the couple established a business that would go on to become one of the town’s best-loved hospitality institutions.
A century later, a direct link back to the couple remains intact throughout the building. Much of the original Celtic Deco furniture and fittings chosen by Tim are still on display for guests today.
The milestone was celebrated during a special gathering hosted at the hotel on Wednesday, July 15. Members of the Buckley family reflected on the establishment’s rich history and what reaching 100 years of family stewardship means for both the hotel and the local community, drawing warm applause from those in attendance.
The event was attended by local business leaders as well as Mayor of Killarney Cllr John O’Donoghue, who praised the ongoing contribution of long-standing local enterprises. Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce President Johnny McGuire paid tribute to the Buckley family and the hotel’s remarkable legacy.
“The Arbutus is woven into the story of this town,” he said. “To celebrate their centenary among our own members felt entirely right, and today’s turnout shows the strength of the Chamber network here in Killarney.”