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Post-COVID recruitment fair to help kick-start industry

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By Michelle Crean

It's full steam ahead for the third annual South Kerry Hotel Recruitment fair to help kick-start the critical tourism season in the region.

While COVID has delayed the event, SKDP’s Enterprise Office Joanne Griffin said that they are now working to ensure the event can take place as soon as possible.

While the start of the tourism season has been delayed due to COVID-19, the many hotels involved are actively recruiting staff with the hope of having a positive season.

However, the event will not be held in its usual format due to restrictions on large gatherings, she explained.

"We hope that our work developing an alternative will continue the success of the event for both the recruiters and job seekers,” Joanne said.

The whole idea of the event is to introduce those interested in taking up a career in the hotel industry with a large number of employers from the sector in an informal setting. It is organised through South Kerry Development Partnership’s SICAP programme and has proven hugely popular since its inception.

The event is open to those who already have experience in the hotel sector as well as those who might be interested in a career change.

“Its success is built on the fact that employers get to meet with a broad range of potential employees with a range of skills that they otherwise might not have the chance to interact with,” she said.

"We anticipate that this will continue to be the case despite the changed format proposed this year."

Participation in the event is through registration and jobseekers wishing to take part are asked to register now by contacting Joanne by email at jgriffin@skdp.net or 087 6152660.

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New Toyota Proace Max to make public debut at Gleneagle Toyota Roadshow

The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19. The launch is part of […]

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The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19.

The launch is part of Kelliher’s Toyota’s annual roadshow, which runs from 11am to 4pm. The event will showcase Toyota’s latest models, including the new generation Toyota Land Cruiser, the Corolla Cross SUV, the full Corolla range, the Toyota C-HR, and the Yaris and Yaris Cross line-up.
Dealer Principal Tim Kelliher said the event is a great opportunity for customers to see Toyota’s latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric options in one location.
“We’re proud to introduce the new Proace Max to Kerry drivers, it’s a strong addition to our commercial range,” he said. “We’ll have something for everyone on the day, from our best-selling hybrids to new models available for immediate delivery.”
The roadshow will also include a range of quality demo models for sale. The team from Kelliher’s Toyota will be on-site throughout the day to meet customers and discuss the latest 261 offers.

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National Park hosting educational weekend of talks and walks

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‘Samhain’ Autumn Gathering will take place from October 17 until October 19 in Killarney this year.

It is a series of free events being organised by the Conservation Rangers and NPWS.

Rutting season is now underway, and this is a popular time for photographers who travel from all around Ireland to capture the renowned Native Irish Deer that reside in Killarney National Park.


On Friday, there will be a talk on ‘The Chough’, an insight into the life of a rare bird, by Clare Heardmanm, NPWS Ecologist in the Conservation Measures Unit. It will take place at Killarney House auditorium at 7.30pm, and bookings are made through Eventbrite.


The very popular ‘Morning Deer Walks’ with Conservation Ranger Padruig O’Sullivan are planned for Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18.

The meeting point for these is Deenagh Cottage just inside the front gate of the Demesne.

It starts at 7.00am. Padruig’s informative walks are always very engaging, no bookings are required.


The distinctive bellowing and fierce rutting behaviour has fascinated Killarney for a long time.

The rich colours of Autumn, the morning light and shadows of evening light make the park so spectacular at this time of year.


On Saturday evening, a talk ‘Toads in Trouble’ will focus on protecting Ireland’s endangered Natterjack Toads by Brid Calhoun, NPWS Conservation Ranger.


‘Nocturnal Ramble’ will take place on Sunday evening at 6pm and this event will include walking through woodlands in the dark. Booking will be online closer to the event.

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