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Killarney’s unique selling points are free to enjoy

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By Sean Moriarty

Killarney’s reputation as a good place to visit is down to its main attractions being free to visit.

The opinion was gleaned from extensive online research conducted in late 2021 – which included a separate visitor sentiment survey - commissioned by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and conducted by professional independent marketing consultants Repucon.

The key findings in the visitor sentiment survey were based on a total of 500 interviews conducted at a range of sampling points throughout the town over the last two weekends in August.

Repucon’s Mark O’Connell presented the survey’s findings to Chamber members at the special lunch meeting at the International Hotel on Wednesday.

He encouraged Killarney businesses to promote the fact that the town’s main attractions are free to use.

Some of the main reasons for visiting included visiting Muckross House and Gardens, Torc Waterfall and the Gap of Dunloe.

Almost 50% of visitors said they visited the National Park with 46% visiting Muckross House and Gardens.

“Visitors do not have to spend a penny once they arrive in Killarney, not one brown cent– that is not being said enough,” he told the meeting.

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School Dayz St Brendan’s students donate to Kerry Hospice

Students from St Brendan’s College have given €600 to Kerry Hospice. The money was raised from their book, ‘Futures from the Past’ which was published in April 2024. Teacher Mary […]

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Students from St Brendan’s College have given €600 to Kerry Hospice.

The money was raised from their book, ‘Futures from the Past’ which was published in April 2024.
Teacher Mary Denise Lyons and students Divo Lucic Kovacevii, Michéal McElligott, and Jaroslav Stetsenko handed over the funds to Cathal Walshe of Kerry Hospice.
‘Futures from the Past’ is a book written by current and retired writers, as well as students from St Brendan’s College.
This donation is the second from the book, with €800 donated last year and €600 this year.
The book was created to allow students to use their imaginations to explore the past and think about the future. It involved students from Poetry Ireland’s Writers-In-Schools Programme and adult learners from Kerry Education & Training Board’s Community Education Creative Writing group.
The book was launched at St Brendan’s College in April last year and was made possible with support from Poetry Ireland and the Arts Office of Kerry County Council.
‘Futures from the Past’ is available for sale at St Brendan’s College for €9.

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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