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Riverdance is back at Killarney’s INEC

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For over two decades, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of the international Irish dancing phenomenon, Riverdance. Having played over 11,500 performances to over 25 million people throughout 47 countries, the stage spectacular comes to the INEC for a limited run September 12–16.

On April 30, 1994 as the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest, a worldwide audience of over 300 million saw the birth of Riverdance. The seven-minute performance earned a standing ovation from the 4,000-strong audience. This ahead of its time dance piece was then developed into a full stage show by producer Moya Doherty, composer Bill Whelan and director John McColgan.

With its fusion of Irish and international music and dance, Riverdance broke all box office records during its world premieres in Dublin, London and New York and continued to set new records in packed theatres and arenas throughout the world.

Staying true to its roots, Riverdance returns to Killarney with a rejuvenated show this summer. Featuring the unbelievable talent of the Riverdance Lead Dancers, the Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe, the live Riverdance Band and International artists from Russia, Spain and the USA, the show is guaranteed to mesmerise audiences of all ages and culture.

The smash hit show will commence its run in the INEC on September 12. For further information please visit www.inec.ie or contact Ceara Scanlon on 064 66 71531 or at ceara.scanlon@inec.ie.

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Six wins for Gleneagle at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards

The team at Gleneagle is celebrating a proud moment after scooping six awards at last night’s Irish Hotel Awards, held at The Johnstown Estate in County Meath. The hotel was […]

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The team at Gleneagle is celebrating a proud moment after scooping six awards at last night’s Irish Hotel Awards, held at The Johnstown Estate in County Meath.

The hotel was named Overall Winner for Excellence in Customer Service, recognising Gleneagle’s continued focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience built on genuine care and professionalism.
There was further celebration as team members were recognised for their individual achievements. Adam Sikorski received Overall Kitchen Porter of the Year and Eilis Loughrey was named Overall Human Resources Manager of the Year. At the regional level, Trevor O’Keeffe was awarded Munster Chef of the Year, Noreen O’Gorman received Munster Accommodation Services Manager of the Year and Gleneagle’s self-catering apartments were named Munster Self-Catering Property of the Year.
Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO of Gleneagle Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our team. These awards represent dedication, teamwork and a shared commitment to making every customer’s experience a positive one. We have been welcoming guests for almost seventy years and while much has changed in that time, what matters most hasn’t – great people, genuine warmth and a welcome that keeps guests coming back.”
The Irish Hotel Awards celebrate excellence across Ireland’s hospitality industry, recognising the hotels and individuals who go above and beyond to deliver quality and care in every aspect of their work.

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CCTV Scheme for Killarney still on the long finger

The long-promised public CCTV system for Killarney remains stalled, with no start date in sight, despite funding being approved earlier this year. At Monday’s meeting of Kerry County Council, Councillor […]

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The long-promised public CCTV system for Killarney remains stalled, with no start date in sight, despite funding being approved earlier this year.

At Monday’s meeting of Kerry County Council, Councillor Tom Barry (Listowel Municipal District) raised the issue again, seeking clarity on when the long-awaited Killarney CCTV project will finally begin.
Cllr Barry, who is monitoring the Killarney project closely as a model for rolling out similar systems elsewhere in the county, asked the council to arrange a meeting between An Garda Síochána and the council’s Data Protection Officer to progress the matter.
He said that only through direct engagement could the necessary Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) be completed and the project finally move forward.
However, the official response from the council offered little reassurance or any sense of urgency.
The reply stated:
“There has been considerable engagement between all stakeholders in relation to CCTV and, in particular, the preparation of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Killarney Town Centre CCTV scheme. The final approval to that DPIA is awaited, and Kerry County Council will continue to work with partners to reiterate the importance of this.”
No commencement date, project timeline, or installation schedule was provided.
In July of this year, funding was formally approved for the long-promised Killarney. CCTV scheme.
At that time, Kerry County Council confirmed that the Killarney project could proceed as soon as An Garda Síochána provided final sign-off.
However, three months later, there has been no visible progress on the ground, no update from Garda Headquarters, and no indication of when approval might be granted.
The CCTV initiative, which has been discussed at multiple council meetings over several years, is designed to enhance public safety, deter antisocial behaviour, and assist gardaí in investigating crimes in busy areas such as Killarney’s town centre and nightlife zones.
The absence of CCTV in the town centre has been a long-standing frustration for both councillors and business owners, particularly given Killarney’s status as one of the country’s busiest tourist towns.

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