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New Ryanair chief operations officer to get Killarney talking about tourism

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THE man handed the responsibility of steering Ryanair out of its current difficulties and plotting a successful future for the low-cost carrier has been lined up as one of the keynote speakers at a major tourism conference planned for Killarney.

Peter Bellew, who has just been appointed to the high-profile position of chief operations officer with the airline, will be one of the guest speakers at the second annual Let’s Talk Tourism forum on Friday and Saturday, November 10/11.

He is leaving his post as chief executive of Malaysia Airlines to join Michael O’Leary in an airline he has worked for in the past. “I am excited to return home to Ryanair and take up the challenge to grow the operation sustainably,” he said.

Mr Bellew, 52, a native of Meath and a graduate of Trinity College, has been living in Fossa, Killarney for several years. He is married to Grainne and they have four children.

He previously worked with Kerry Airport as marketing manager and airport manager and later became director of flight operations with Ryanair before being headhunted by Malaysia Airlines.

Other key speakers at the one-day forum in the Brehon Hotel will include Fáilte Ireland chief executive
Paul Kelly, Mark Henry of Tourism Ireland, Fiona Monaghan, head of the Wild Atlantic Way project at Fáilte Ireland, Guinness Storehouse boss Paul Carty, Minister of State for Tourism Brendan Griffin and Kerry County Council CEO Moira Murrell.

Also on the panel will be John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism Northern Ireland, Shannon Group CEO Matthew Thomas, John Brennan of the Park Hotel, Kenmare, B+B Ireland CEO Helena Healy, travel and food writers Eoghan Corry and Pól Ó Conghaile and Solas chief Paul O’Toole.

Let’s Talk Tourism is a forum for the grassroots of all sectors within tourism to discuss and debate the industry going forward. Issues to be addressed include regionalisation and seasonality, access, skills and manpower and digital trends.

The forum moderator will be broadcaster Olivia O’Leary and the event chairperson is Killarney-based Margaret Cahill who previously headed up operations for Bord Fáilte and, later, Tourism Ireland in North America, Canada and the UK. “This event will have appeal to a cross section of senior professionals. This a not-for-profit event as it is simply an attempt to create a vibrant and meaningful debate on some current aspects of travel and tourism,” Ms Cahill said.

To attend the conference or for further information contact 064-7767181 or email: bookings@ntf.ie
 


 
Above: At the launch of the National Tourism Forum/Let's Talk Tourism Conference which takes place in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney, on November 10 and 11 were front from left, Emer Corridan, IHF, Sean Healy, AIB and Margaret Cahill, Chairperson, NTF. At back, Ciara O'Grady, NTF, Paul O'Neill, President, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, and Joan McCarthy, Kerry County Council. Pic: Don MacMonagle

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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