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ŠKODA and Liam Lynch Motors saddle up for Ring of Kerry charity cycle

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SEVEN YEARS GOOD LUCK: Liam Lynch Škoda and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle (ROKCC) are marking seven years of support of the upcoming cycle. Pictured were: Liam and Phil Lynch (left), Susan Carey, Mark O’Shea, Kate Spring, Pat Quaid, Liam Lynch Jr., Maria O’Donovan, Francis Ryan and Cathal Walsh (PRO of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

To celebrate ŠKODA and Liam Lynch Motors 7th consecutive year partnering with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on July 6, they have announced some special activities to support cyclists pre and post the famous 180km cycle.

On Friday evening, July 5, at the cyclist registration event ŠKODA and Liam Lynch Motors will have two courtesy bike mechanics on stand-by for any last minute repairs that participants may require ensuring that participants and their bikes can last the pace for 180km.

In addition, ŠKODA will have an array of high quality cycling apparel for sale including shorts, jerseys and rain gear at a special discounted rate.

After completing the trek, cyclists can avail of sports massage therapy thanks to six sports massage therapists that will be provided courtesy of ŠKODA and Liam Lynch Motors.

“Kerry and especially Killarney has a tradition of welcoming guests to the area,” Liam Lynch of Liam Lynch Motors said.

“As a special thank you to all participants taking part we are delighted to offer these special services. From all the staff at Liam Lynch Motors and ŠKODA, we wish everybody taking part an enjoyable and safe experience and we hope to see them again next year.”

For more information on the Ring of Kerry Cycle see www.ringofkerrycycle.ie. To contact Liam Lynch Motors call 066 9793066.

 

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Halloween Horror at Outlet Centre

Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm. Ghosts, […]

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Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and monsters will take over the centre for an afternoon of frightful fun, with the highlight being the fancy dress parade. Every child who takes part will receive a goody bag, and there are great prizes up for grabs.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl, each receiving a Kerry GAA gift box including a signed 2025 goalkeeper’s jersey, sponsored by the Kerry GAA Store. The Best Dressed Family will win a Christmas in Killarney family visit to Santa 2025 and lunch for the whole family, sponsored by O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Café.
The afternoon will also include free magic shows at 2.30pm and 4.30pm, free face painting, balloon modelling, and a kids’ mini disco.
Centre Manager Paul Sherry said the event is one of the highlights of the year for families in the town. “We’re delighted to bring back our annual Halloween celebration — it’s a great day out for families, with fantastic prizes, entertainment and plenty of fun,” he said.
More information is available at www.killarneyoutletcentre.com.

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Fergal Brosnan appointed CEO of RDI Hub

The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD. A […]

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The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD.

A native of Kerry, Brosnan brings more than 20 years of international experience in technology, AI, and business transformation, having held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, Validant, Rethink Group, and Berkley Group.
As CEO, he will lead the RDI Hub’s next phase of growth, strengthening its role as a European centre for Artificial Intelligence and innovation. The Hub, a collaboration between Fexco, Munster Technological University, and Kerry County Council, has supported over 100 startups and created more than 430 jobs since its launch in 2020.
Speaking on his appointment, Brosnan said:
“It’s an honour to lead the RDI Hub at such an exciting time. Our vision is to make Killorglin and the southwest a globally connected epicentre for AI-driven innovation and venture creation.”
The appointment was welcomed by RDI Hub partners Fexco, MTU, Kerry County Council, and Enterprise Ireland, who said Brosnan’s leadership will help expand the Hub’s reach and strengthen its impact nationally and across Europe.

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