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Lake Hotel appoints esteemed Head Pastry Chef
The Lake Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Fabien Dupretz as their new Head Pastry Chef.
Fabien is an esteemed pastry chef and an accomplished chocolatier with 15 years’ experience in the culinary world. A native of France, having learned his craft in his home country, Fabien has gained a wealth of experience there as well as in Italy, Spain and Ireland.
His career path has been filled with prestigious establishments, both nationally and internationally. Fabien completed his chocolatier, pastry and pastry chocolate master training in France, studying for a total of six years to complete higher diplomas in all areas.
“We are delighted to have Fabien overseeing our pastry section, he is a wonderful asset to the team," award winning Executive Chef Noel Enright said.
"Fabien’s skill and attention to detail will amplify the sweet section of our menus and enhance the overall dining experience.”
The Lake Hotel is a multi-award winning property and most recently received three Irish Hotel awards. The accolades included Ireland’s Best Four Star Hotel, Ireland’s Best Chef and, Ireland’s Fine Dining Experience.
Offering an exquisite location and a unique experience for all its visitors, the family owned property has been in the Huggard family name for over one hundred years. Surrounded by nature and yet, only 2kms from Killarney town centre, the hotel is perfectly located to explore all that the wonderful Killarney area has to offer. All dining options are enveloped with views of Lough Leane and with a magnificent backdrop of mountains, islands, woodlands and the 12th century McCarty Mór castle ruins. Serving delectable dishes daily, enjoy lunch in the bright and spacious Lakeside Bistro, afternoon tea in the traditional lounge area or dinner in the award winning Castlelough Restaurant. For reservations call 064 6631035 or email info@lakehotel.com.
A piece of Killarney’s municipal history has been painstakingly brought back to life following an extensive restoration project by Milltown resident Billy Spring.
The rare machine served as a frontline tender for the Killarney Fire Brigade for four decades, spanning from the 1920s through to the 1960s. Having survived a century, the machine required a monumental amount of skilled craftsmanship to reverse decades of wear and return it to its former glory.
Now fully restored, this unique piece of local heritage offers a rare glimpse into the early days of emergency services in the region.
Tesla Ireland has submitted a planning application to Kerry County Council for the development of a high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Deerpark Retail Park.
The proposed infrastructure project will consist of installing eight dedicated electric vehicle charging bays equipped with eight Tesla illuminated charging units, alongside all associated corporate signage.
According to the planning documentation, the development will also require the installation of a Tesla supercharger power cabinet and a new modular substation to support the electrical load. The works will involve the relocation of an existing security cabin currently on site, as well as necessary ground development works, including resurfacing and new line markings for the bays.
The application follows a similar expansion move by the American multinational automaker last year in Dublin, where planning permission was successfully granted for a hub at the Rathfarnham Shopping Centre on Butterfield Avenue. That project also comprised eight illuminated charging bays powered via a modular substation and an electrical intermediary supercharger cabinet.
Kerry County Council will issue a decision on the Deerpark Retail Park application following the standard planning consideration and public consultation period.
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