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Regan’s Family Apiary Killarney wins Gold at Blas na hEireann

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Ti and Kathleen Regan with their winning honey

 

Beekeeper Tim Regan is the producer of the tastiest honey in Ireland.

“We are delighted to be the first Kerry Beekeepers to win the Gold award at Blas na hEireann having won Silver in 2021,” said Tim.

“The bees will be buzzing when I tell them that they are producing the tastiest honey in Ireland. I am confident that more Kerry honeys will feature in the final in the coming years.”

“Just as the proof of the pudding is in the eating so too the proof of the honey is in the taste. Being awarded the tastiest honey in Ireland by Blas na hEireann is indeed special.

All honeybees bring in nectar to make honey. The nectar the bees bring back to the hive is 80% water and bees must fan this with their wings to evaporate the water and make honey.

They foraged wild flowers in the surrounding areas gives the honey from each apiary its own unique taste.

The Kingdom is blessed with a vast variety of wild flowers which makes Kerry honey taste so much better.

Our honey is harvested from the hives in early September. It is then capped, spun and sieved to remove big pieces of wax and pollen before jarring. It is 100% pure and natural and unfiltered. The honey still contains small particles of wax and pollen which are not visible to the naked eye and these help to combat allergens,” added Tim.

People are recently much more interested in natural foods and the health benefits they possess and are willing to pay more for 100% local honey than imported blended honey.

“Our apiary is located in a traditional farm three kilometres from Killarney town. It comprises of twenty acres of farmland with a variety of bee loving hedgerows, like Blackthorn, Gorse, Oak, Rowan, Sycamore, and Whitethorn.

“There is a Bee Meadow which comprises of 2.5 acres of flowers for pollinators along with wild flowers to attract bumblebees, butterflies and insects with a pathway around the Bee Meadow with information posters to assist you identify the birds, butterflies and bumblebees.

Due to the poor weather had in July the amount of summer honey harvested is down by over 40%, this will lead to a shortage of local honey this year.
The hone can be bought via an honesty box at at V93D7W0. 
It is also available at the Blacksheep hostel and café in New Street and Noelle’s at the Milltown market.
For more on thier r honey and bee walks visit: https://killarneybeewalksandhoney.com

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Rotary Club’s Wine & Art Night raises €25,000

The Killarney Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Art Night, held before Christmas, was another resounding success, raising a grand total of €25,000 for local community projects. President Ciara Irwin Foley […]

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The Killarney Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Art Night, held before Christmas, was another resounding success, raising a grand total of €25,000 for local community projects.

President Ciara Irwin Foley expressed the club’s delight with the amount raised, thanking club members and everyone who contributed to this impressive sum. She highlighted that this popular annual event directly supports vital local initiatives such as schools, clubs, and charities in the Killarney area.

Ms. Irwin Foley extended particular thanks to the event’s long-standing key sponsors: Daly’s SuperValu, Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co, and Killarney Credit Union, acknowledging their crucial and consistent support over the years. The team at The Great Southern Killarney was also thanked for ensuring the smooth running of the event. Appreciation was also given to the businesses that sponsored door prizes and competitions, including The Rose Hotel, M.D. O’Shea’s, CRL, and The Lake Hotel, as well as to Mike Neeson for providing entertainment.

The Wine & Art Night provides a valuable platform for local artists and craftspeople, with up to fifty showcasing their work. Some artists have been involved since the event’s inception, making it a wonderful networking opportunity. There is always significant interest from artists to participate in this worthwhile cause, with a percentage of their sales donated on the night. Many also generously donate their artwork for the auction, where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the beneficiary fund.

The beneficiaries themselves play an active role by selling tickets for the event in advance, using this as a key fundraising method for their own projects. The schools, clubs, organisations, and charities involved put in tremendous effort, and it is always inspiring to hear how the funds raised have positively impacted them. For example, the Hospice sells their Christmas cards at the event, and the Irish Pilgrimage Trust sells raffle tickets to help bring local people to Lourdes at Easter.

Organising the Wine & Art Night is a significant undertaking for the Killarney Rotary Club, with extensive preparations happening well in advance. Many individuals contribute their time and effort, with numerous volunteers ensuring everything runs smoothly on the night. It is this collective effort that makes the event such a success.

The €25,000 raised this year has been distributed to the following deserving beneficiaries: Faha N.S., Fossa N.S., Gaelscoil Faithleann, Knockanes N.S., Loreto N.S., Loughquittane N.S., St. Brendan’s (Sem), Hospice, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Stars Club, Killarney Athletic, and Killarney Valley AC.
The Killarney Rotary Club is already looking forward to hosting their next Wine & Art Night at the end of November.

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Kerry Jobs Fair to connects job seekers and employers

Job seekers and employers in Kerry will have a chance to meet at the Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 on May 20, at the Rose Hotel in Tralee. Over 30 companies […]

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Job seekers and employers in Kerry will have a chance to meet at the Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 on May 20, at the Rose Hotel in Tralee.

Over 30 companies from the county will be there, offering hundreds of job openings across different sectors.
The free event is organised by NEWKD Local Development Company, in partnership with The Rose Hotel and Tralee Chamber Alliance. Anyone interested can attend by registering on the day.
People looking for work can explore opportunities in areas like office administration, IT, accounting, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, food production, and retail.
The event aims to link job seekers and employers with useful information and support related to employment.
Alongside employer stands, there will be a careers clinic offering help with CV writing, interview skills, and information on training and career development.
There will also be workshops for both employees and employers about employing people who are not Irish citizens.
Robert Carey, NEWKD SICAP Programme Manager, said that bringing together many employers, services, and speakers will give job seekers a great chance to talk directly to potential employers, join workshops on career progression, and learn about employment schemes like Tús, CE, and WPEP. He added that employers will get to meet job seekers face-to-face and get information on employing people from abroad, which is important for business growth.
Efforts are being made to help Ukrainian refugees and those seeking international protection attend the fair, with information provided beforehand and interpreters available on the day. NEWKD, as part of the Kerry Community Response Forum, highlights that employment is key for refugees integrating into the community.
During the event, employers can learn about the specifics of employing migrants, get answers to common questions, and raise any concerns. A workshop for employers will be led by Frank O`Boyle from the Irish Refugee Council.
In addition to the job fair, there will be information sessions for all visitors on topics such as CV preparation (led by Sean Connell, HR at NEWKD), interview skills (presented by Lydia Oboryna from the Open Door Initiative), employment law for migrants, accessing the labour market for those with temporary protection, and entrepreneurship workshops on starting a business and finding funding.
The Newkd Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 is supported by the Rose Hotel and the Tralee Chamber Alliance, with funding from the SICAP programme, which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).

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