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The Holiday Inn on Muckross Road has rebranded as The Parkavon Hotel Killarney and has had a facelift.

Built in 1998, Holiday Inn operated under the IHG umbrella for 21 years and was the only branded hotel in Killarney.

As the contract with IHG headed towards its conclusion – hotel management contracted Dublin based design team CI Studio to manage the hotel rebrand.

 

CI Studio quickly set about formulating a name – one synonymous with the history and culture of the town, but a name unique to tourism in the area. After much searching – the team came across Parkavonear Castle, the 13th-century Anglo-Norman ruin in Aghadoe overlooking the Lakes of Killarney. The name was shortened to Parkavon – thus The Parkavon Hotel.

 

“We are delighted to introduce the The Parkavon Hotel to Killarney,” Hotel General Manager Stephen O’Connor said.

 

“They say what’s in a name, but actually everything. Many selected names were cast aside as they infringed on patent, trademark, copyright or design. The team at CI Studio have been so thorough in their development of the brand, logo, stamp and printed collateral. We are thrilled with the hotel name, the branding and design. It’s a very exciting time for the hotel and its team. The hotel remains in the same ownership and it’s great to see the staff and management from the old brand take this journey with us.”

 

After 21 years under the Holiday Inn brand – the owner felt it was time to branch out as an independent property.

 

“Killarney is a wonderful destination and we are proud to welcome visitors to The Parkavon,” he added.

“Prior to the rebrand, the hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment. All one hundred bedrooms have been redecorated and supplied with new bedding. The hotel lobby and accommodation corridors have been redecorated and new carpets applied throughout. The mild winter also allowed for redecoration to the exterior of the property. The entire hotel looks really fresh and has been so well received by our returning guests.”

 

The Parkavon Hotel is open all year around. The bar serves food daily and is a great location for drink, watch a game on the big screens or a venue for a party to mark any occasion.

 

Check out www.parkavonhotel.com or call 064 6633000.

 

 

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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