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Killarney hotels dominate TripAdvisor awards list

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TOP OF THE LIST: Marcus Treacy and Niamh O’Shea celebrate with their ecstatic team after TripAdvisor named The Killarney Park, Ireland's number one Luxury Hotel in Ireland.

By Sean Moriarty

 

Seven Killarney hotels made the Top 25 list in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards announced this week.

The awards are determined based on the quality and quantity of the millions of reviews, opinions and ratings collected on TripAdvisor in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

The five-star Killarney Park Hotel made number two on the list of 950 hotels reviewed in Ireland. It was also named as 'Ireland's Top Luxury Hotel'.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the team right now,” said Park Hotel General Manager Niamh O’Shea. “With everything the world is going through, good news like this really does wonders for everyone’s mental health, the energy is unreal. The award is testament to the huge effort and commitment our team has made to honour our ethos of offering an exceptional guest experience.”

 

[caption id="attachment_33135" align="alignleft" width="380"] THREE CHEERS: Chad Byrne, Sarah Dermody, Sinead McCarthy, Kamilla O’Connor, Kristin Rotewinski and Ciaran Lynch from The Brehon Hotel are celebrating making it into the Top 10 TripAdvisor awards list this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy[/caption]

The Lake Hotel was sixth while The Brehon Hotel also made the top 10 after being listed as number nine. Other local hotels to feature in the top 25 were Cahernane House (11), Muckross Park Hotel (16) and the Victoria House Hotel (18).

Other Kerry successes were, the four-star Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa which was fifth on the list and The Rose Hotel was 15th.

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Plaza Hotel to host women’s Valentine’s weekend wellness event

The Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa has announced a collaboration with Irish supplement brand Sisterly to host a ‘Morning of Calm, Connection and Care’on Sunday February 15. The event is […]

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The Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa has announced a collaboration with Irish supplement brand Sisterly to host a ‘Morning of Calm, Connection and Care’on Sunday February 15.

The event is designed to provide women with a space to reset through restorative sound, nutrition, and expert health advice.
The morning begins at 10:00am at Café du Parc with health shots, teas, and coffees. This will be followed by a sound bath session led by Emma West. The practice is aimed at reducing stress levels, improving sleep quality, and enhancing mental clarity.
Following the relaxation session, a brunch buffet will be served in Café du Parc, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect.
The event will conclude with a practical talk led by the founders and nutritionists behind Sisterly. The discussion will focus on evidence-based nutrition and how women can support their energy levels, focus, and overall wellbeing while managing busy schedules.
The event runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Sunday February 15. Tickets are priced at €35 (plus booking fee) and are available now through Eventbrite. For further information, visit www.killarneyplaza.com.

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Jake Carter to headline free St Patrick’s concert as AbleFest returns

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Organisers of the St. Patrick’s Festival Killarney have confirmed that country music star Jake Carter and his band will headline a major live concert at the New Street Festival Zone this March.

The performance is a centrepiece of the 2026 festival, which runs from Friday, March 13, to Thursday, March 19, under the theme “The Echoes of Killarney: Future.”


The concert will take place in the New Street Car Park from 12 noon to 4.00 pm on March 15.


This year’s theme completes the ‘Echoes’ trilogy, specifically celebrating the talents and creativity of the next generation.


The festival aims to showcase a town that is evolving to be greener, more sustainable, and inclusive for all families.


Following the success of its debut, AbleFest will also return to the festival programme.


This inclusive music and arts festival is specifically designed for individuals with additional needs, their families, and carers.

The event will feature a range of interactive activities alongside the musical performances, ensuring the festival remains accessible to every member of the community.


“Following the incredible success of last year, AbleFest continues to be a proud and important part of our festival programme,” said Festival Chairperson Jason Clifford.

He added that the 2026 celebrations will amplify the energy and vision of Killarney’s youth through its schools, sports organisations, and creative groups.


“As we close the Echoes Trilogy, we invite the entire community to come together to celebrate our young people and the future they represent – a future built on inclusion, creativity, sustainability and community pride,”

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