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Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest specialty pet retailer, has opened a second store in Kerry.

At the store opening wre Catriona Cotter Manager Killarney store left and Suzanna Glinka with Phoebe the dog. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The premises, at Deer Park Retail Park Killarney, is in addition to Maxi Zoo Tralee, and boasts a state of the art grooming salon and aqua area.

To mark Maxi Zoo’s newest store, a weekend of celebrations took place on Saturday and Sunday, May 25th and 26th, when families and their four-legged friends enjoyed a party atmosphere with face painting, balloon modellers, treats and a red carpet for their furry friends.

The team from Spin South West was there on Saturday with a live in-store DJ, giveaways, and goodies. Independent TD for Kerry Danny Healy-Rae was on hand on Friday, when the ribbon was officially cut on the new store.

"Maxi Zoo has been a hive of activity in Tralee for quite some time now, so it made sense for us to open a second store in the county, and Killarney was the obvious choice. We feel our new store really complements the excellent offering at Deerpark Retail Park, and we were delighted to see such a party atmosphere over our Family Fun weekend, no doubt a sign of great things to come,” said Anthony Cremin, Head of Marketing at Maxi Zoo Ireland.

Since its inception in Ballincollig, County Cork in 2006, Maxi Zoo has evolved into Ireland's largest specialty pet retailer, boasting a diverse range of over 8,000 products for pet owners. With a presence in 16 counties, the opening of the Killarney store is a testament to Maxi Zoo's unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of pet lovers throughout Ireland.

The newly opened store in Killarney sees 11 dedicated staff members added to Maxi Zoo's workforce, contributing to the company's overall employment of over 350 staff in Ireland.

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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