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McElligott’s of Tralee open new state-of-the-art Kia showroom

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McElligott’s opened their new state-of-the-art showroom on the Listowel Road in Tralee

. This showroom upgrade is part of Kia’s new Global Store Concept and McElligott’s is one of the first dealers in the country to complete construction just in time for the busy 251 sales period which commences in January.
Both Kia and McElligott’s are experiencing a huge period of growth as the brand goes from strength to strength and have now solidified themselves as a top-selling car brand in both Kerry and indeed nationwide.
McElligott’s have been trading in Kerry since 1870 but their goal has remained unchanged by providing a customer-first, customer-focused experience which has established them as a trusted household name in Kerry and beyond. In recent times, this success has been recognised as McElligott’s was awarded the 2023 European Kia Dealer of the Year and also the 2024 Irish Kia Aftersales Dealer of the Year.
The design of the new showroom also referred to as the Kia store, splits the space into two different dimensions comprising of a vehicle display zone and a separate customer zone, each with a different spatial theme and colour scheme. The customer zone is a warm space with a minimalistic design, nothing like a traditional dealership. It consists of wooden tones and an earthy cosiness more in line with a living room rather than a showroom. Gentle lighting and woven furniture fabrics add additional warmth.
Declan O’Hara, Dealer Principal of McElligott’s commented ‘We are delighted and proud to be representing Kia in Kerry. Our new Kia showroom is a state-of-the-art facility for our customers and staff alike and showcases the fantastic range of Kia vehicles in equally beautiful surroundings. We are all energised by this new facility and would welcome all people in the area to come and have a look for themselves over the coming weeks.”

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Centenary exhibition to chart early years of Fianna Fáil in Kerry

. The exhibition, which runs from March 10 to March 31, explores the foundational years of the political party within the county between 1926 and 1933. The exhibition details how […]

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The exhibition, which runs from March 10 to March 31, explores the foundational years of the political party within the county between 1926 and 1933.

The exhibition details how the party established itself in a county where Civil War divisions were particularly deep-seated. It covers the transition of local figures from revolutionary activities to parliamentary politics and the intense election battles of the late 1920s. Visitors will be able to view documents and archives that illustrate how the party built its organisation across South Kerry in its first decade.

As part of the event, local historian and author Dr. Owen O’Shea will give a public lecture at the library on Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. His talk will focus on the foundation of the party and the “bullets to ballots” transition in Kerry politics. The exhibition is free to attend and will be open during the library’s scheduled operating hours throughout the month of March.
The project is the result of extensive research funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The grant was awarded under the Commemorations Bursary Scheme for 2025-2026 and managed by the Royal Irish Academy. This scheme supports local research that helps the public better understand the political and social evolution of Ireland following the Civil War.

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St Brendan’s College travel to London

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5th year students from St Brendan’s College went to London on their English school trip.

They enjoyed a production of ‘The Book of Mormon’ at the Prince of Wales theatre.

The following morning was spent touring Tate Modern before attending a tour and a brilliant interactive workshop in Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre focusing on their Leaving Certificate single text “Othello”.

The focus of the workshop centred on the performative elements of the play in relation to themes and character development. 

All students performed with great theatrical verve. 

A brilliant experience for all before attending an acclaimed production of the play in the Theatre Royal.

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