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Killarney Plaza Hotel launches spa partnership with Skin Formulas
The Spa at Killarney Plaza Hotel has launched an exciting new offering for 2024, unveiling a brand-new partnership with the award-winning Irish beauty brand Skin Formulas.
Located on the doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Spa at the Killarney Plaza Hotel draws inspiration from its surrounding diverse and natural landscape.
Featuring six treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, serail mud chamber, relaxation garden, sauna and steam room, the spa offers a comprehensive range of amenities, designed to provide guests with an immersive and rejuvenating spa experience.
Recently crowned Best Irish Beauty Brand at the 2023 Hi Style Awards, Skin Formulas uses the finest essential oils, prebiotics and active ingredients to deliver a truly luxurious experience with proven visible results. Through the newly formed partnership, The Spa at Killarney Plaza Hotel will enhance its bespoke offering through blissful treatments experiences and simple yet luxurious products that can be used from home.
Gemma Ring, Managing Director of the O'Donoghue Ring Collection and Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa said: "In line with our Spa's ethos, we are excited to collaborate with Irish and female-lead brand Skin Formulas, who share our passion for sustainability and who hold the customer at the forefront of their formulations. More than ever, our clients are looking for thorough results and quality, through innovative treatment experiences and everyday use products. Skin Formulas draws on cutting-edge research from Korea, applying their knowledge on emerging skincare technologies and rare ingredients; many of which are yet to be discovered in the Western World. With a focus on all skin types, this exciting new partnership promises results for our clients through simple yet luxurious products and bespoke new treatment offerings.
Skin Formulas is leading the way for Irish skincare brands with its innovative use of active ingredients to treat common skin concerns.
For more information or to book your treatment visit www.killarneyplaza.com
Killarney resident Alexandra Mae Gemeniano has been announced as an official finalist for Miss Universe Ireland 2026.
The announcement was made at the national competition’s summer launch party, which took place last week at Bewley’s Café Theatre on Grafton Street in Dublin.
Alexandra (43) is originally from the Philippines and moved to Ireland with her family when she was 17. She became an Irish citizen in 2011. After living and working in the UK for 14 years, she returned to Killarney to be closer to her family and currently works in the beauty industry.
The launch event marked the official start of the selection process to find Ireland’s representative for the global Miss Universe competition. The current title holder is 19-year-old Aadya Srivastava from Galway.
The national final is scheduled to take place on Saturday 20th June at the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin. The winner will represent Ireland at the 75th annual Miss Universe global final, where the reigning Miss Universe, Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico, will crown her successor.
Three Killarney businesswomen were among the top winners at the 10th anniversary Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards, held at The Rose Hotel, Tralee, on Friday, June 5.
Carina Audley, founder of Killarney-based event styling firm The Event Edit, was named Kerry Business Woman for Services. The award recognizes her work growing the business from a personal concept into a highly successful premium event styling and mobile childcare provider working with leading venues across the county.
There was double celebration for Killarney sisters Hayley and Terrie Murphy.
Legacy Elite Cheerleaders coach Hayley Murphy won the Champion of Diversity and Inclusion award, capping off a hectic week where her athletes secured multiple solo, stunt, and team podium finishes at the Summer Flip Out Championships in Galway. Her sister, Terrie Murphy of Sorella Berries, claimed the Food Generation/Manufacture award.
Alexandra Mae Gemeniano announced as Miss Universe Ireland finalist
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