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Red Bull promotional video catches Killarney at its best

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SLIDES: Conor Shanahan drifts his way through the section known locally as 'The Round of Beef'. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

What must be one of the most unusual videos ever produced in Killarney has been released by Red Bull in an effort to promote the Drift Masters European Championship.

SLIDES: Conor Shanahan drifts his way through the section known locally as 'The Round of Beef'. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

SUPPORTED: Both World Rally Championship co-driver Paul Nagle and Conor Shanahan are Red Bull supported athletes. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

DRIFTING: Conor Shanahan powers his Toyota GT86 passed Derrycunnihy Church. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

The spectacular video shows drifting champion Conor Shanahan driving his Toyota GT86 at seemingly impossible angles on the N71.

The video was shot last month under an official road closing order granted by Kerry County Council.

It was recorded at several well-known locations along the route, including Derrycunnihy Church, Ladies View and Moll’s Gap.

The whole process was done under a shroud of secrecy, only a handful of local motorsport enthusiasts were made aware of the event beforehand and some members of local motor clubs were on hand to marshal proceedings.

The film has been distributed worldwide – drifting is particularly popular in Eastern European countries – and will showcase Killarney and its environs to a very different and new audience.

It is being used as a pre-season promotional video ahead of the opening round of the European Drift Masters Championship which gets underway this weekend in Mondello Park in County Kildare.

“With so many of our incredible fans and drivers patiently waiting for the day when we can finally get back on track, we needed to ensure that once we could do so, we could pull out all the stops to make this season not only the most adrenaline-fuelled, entertainment-filled season we’ve ever pieced together, but also the most competitive season Drift Masters European Championship has ever seen,” said an event spokesperson.

Cork man Shanahan is a designated Red Bull athlete, like Aghadoe-based World Rally Championship co-driver Paul Nagle who was one of the few guests at the event.

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Book on handball legend to be launched at The Sem

A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9. Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at […]

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A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9.

Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at 6pm in the college chapel.
The book, written by Fr Tom Looney charts the life of Fr Tom Jones, a past pupil of St Brendan’s who entered the school as both a World and National Handball Champion.
Jones later served as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry over a 54-year ministry. The biography describes his sporting achievements and his contribution to parish life at home and abroad.
Fr Kieran O’Brien, President of the Kerry Handball Association, will host the launch
Copies of the book, priced at €15, are available in the Cathedral Office, O’Connor’s on Beech Road and the Friary Bookshop.

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HR Buddy named Top Global Employer of Record provider

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Killarney-headquartered HR & Payroll firm HR Buddy has been recognised as one of the leading providers of Employer of Record (EOR) services in the latest market research published by anywherer.com.

The company, which also operates offices in Cork, Limerick, and Dublin, was highlighted for its dependable service in supporting global firms hiring in Ireland.


HR Buddy functions as an Employer of Record service provider for the Republic of Ireland, assisting foreign companies to legally hire Irish workers without the lengthy process of forming a local entity.

This service includes full HR support, payroll handling, and guidance on local compliance, effectively allowing the foreign firm to manage daily tasks while HR Buddy acts as the legal employer.

This model significantly reduces administrative delays and compliance risks for global businesses looking to expand into the Irish market.


The anywhere.com guide, which helps global businesses compare EOR options, noted that HR Buddy stood out for its local expertise, dependable service, and commitment to simplifying workforce management for global teams.


Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy, said” W”e are working with organisations in Japan, China, Singapore, Canada, US, Scandinavia, Europe & the UK. It is testament to our team that independent market research places us as a leading provider in this area,”


In addition to its EOR service, HR Buddy also provides HR and employment law support, payroll outsourcing, HR Buddy Manager software solutions, and workplace training to businesses across Ireland.

The company celebrates its 9th year in business this month.

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