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Patricia celebrates 40 years’ service

With great fondness and a few tears, Frankie Coyne led the team at the International Hotel this week in a tribute to Patricia O’Doherty.
The popular waitress is celebrating 40 years’ service at Killarney’s favourite family-owned hotel.
Frankie, being the only individual that pre-dates Patricia at the International Hotel, recalled the story of Patricia joining the team back in 1982 when her mother-in-law Kathleen O’Doherty, herself a great stalwarth in the dining room at the International, introduced her brand new daughter-in-law as a young chef to then manager Liam Kelly.
However, after a few weeks, and having decided it was a little hot in the kitchen for her liking, Patricia convinced Liam that she had plenty of waitressing experience and she would love a move to the dining room!
Notwithstanding this little white lie, Patricia was a brilliant addition and over the years since then, has led the team with great patience and calmness, two of her best qualities!
During her tenure, two of Patricia’s children, Keith and Carla joined her at the International making it a family affair and Patricia still works three days a week serving breakfast and says that she just loves meeting guests old and new, and of course loves working alongside the team who have become family over the years.
A special mention was given to John Thompson who Patricia says is surely not long behind her in length of service and when his time comes, Patricia will be the first to congratulate him too!
Frankie spoke a little about the changes in the hotel over the years since she and her late husband Sean bought the hotel in 1976 with 143 bedrooms musing how many guests Patricia and her team have fed over all those years.
On her own behalf, and on behalf of those from the International Hotel who are no longer with us, she gave sincere thanks to Patricia for all the years so far, and the many more years to come!
Her lovely words of thanks to Patricia and the whole team for making the International Hotel what it is ensured there was hardly a dry eye in the room.
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Ted Healy Properties wins DNG Small Branch of the Year
A Killarney estate agents has received a national award at the DNG National Conference and Awards, which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week. Killarney estate agent DNG Ted […]

A Killarney estate agents has received a national award at the DNG National Conference and Awards, which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.
Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy Properties was named the ‘Small Branch of the year’ at the awards sponsored by the Irish Examiner.
The Conference and Awards ceremony was attended by more than 150 delegates from offices across Ireland where a range of topics from Ireland’s property market outlook to DNG’s recent partner affiliation with Hampton International and the role of DNG in the residential and commercial sectors, were discussed.
Delegates were entertained by guest speaker Ireland Rugby legend and La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara.
The judging panel of industry experts, included Peter Dargan of Irish Times, Adrian Bushnell of Pan Research, Ross Killeen of Media Pro and Keith Lowe, CEO of DNG.
The panel praised DNG Ted Healy for the high standard of service to customers and the team’s use of Social Media to enhance their business.
A native of Killarney, Ted Healy officially opened his estate agency practice in March 2006 and has gone from strength to strength ever since providing a highly professional and competent residential and commercial estate agency service to the people of Killarney and its surrounds.
“We are so grateful to be recognised as the DNG Small Branch of the year. The whole team at DNG Ted Healy has strived towards excellent for the last 12 months, and this only motivates us to continue exceeding expectations and delivering excellence to our clients,” said Ted Healy.
The awards celebrate the hard work carried out across the DNG Network and recognise the successes of individuals within the organisation, rewarding the high standards of service, business acumen and professionalism that are demonstrated in each DNG branch.
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Fassbender ready for second Le Mans appearance
Local Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender is in the final preparation stages for his second appearance at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The iconic endurance race is celebrating its […]

Local Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender is in the final preparation stages for his second appearance at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The iconic endurance race is celebrating its 100th edition next weekend.
The Fossa star has already arrived in the famous French twon where he is involved in a week-long series of engagements including drivers’ parades, autograph sessions and more serious appointments like car safety checks, practice and qualifying.
Like last year, when he finished 16th in the LMGTE Am class, Fassbender has been entered in to the event by the German Proton Competition team with Estonian Martin Rump and the Austrian Richard Lietz.
Fassbender dreams of following the trajectory of fellow Hollywood actors Patrick Dempsey who was second in LMGTE Am class in 2016 and Paul Newman who finished second overall in 1979.