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Spooky goings on in the Outlet Centre

If you happened to be in the Killarney Outlet Centre yesterday (Sunday) then you may have got a fright as there were many ghosts and ghouls about as it neared Hallowe’en night!

Colette Sorensen Kate O'Connor Margaret McCarthy and Peg Coffey of the Killarney Crafty Ladies fundraising for Kerry Hospice in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Noah Linda and Lily Kelsh Killarney at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Laura and Danielle Dirova Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Cathal O'Sullivan Rathmore with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Nathan Leah and Kayla O'Connor Caden Cronin Ryan and Esme Carmody at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Malwina and Jayce Simhadri Killarney at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Summer and Rebecca Birch Tralee at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Patrick and Isabelle O'Brien Cameron and AJ Calder Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Alex and Ella Lawlor Kilcummin were the winners of the Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl prizes sponsored by World of Wonder at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Included in photo are: 'Dracula' and Noreen O'Sullivan Killarney Outlet Centre. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Kevin Marie Lukas Jayden Riley and Kevin O'Connor Killarney winners of the Best Dressed Family prize sponsored by Christmas in Killarney and O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday pictured with Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Outlet Centre) 'Dracula' and Jennifer Leane (O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar). Photo: Eamonn Keogh

AnneMarie Shanahan Headford winner of the Best Dressed Adult prize sponsored by DV8 at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday pictured with Lauren McCarthy (DV8) 'Dracula' and Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Outlet Centre). Photo: Eamonn Keogh

McKenzie Coffey and Hayley O'Callaghan Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Isabel Lonergan Listowel with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Nikita McDonagh Arthur Hope Michael and Daniel O'Brien Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

AnneMarie Shanahan and Fionn Shanahan Donovan Headford with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Jayden and Ryan Coffey Beaufort with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Colette Sorensen Kate O'Connor Margaret McCarthy and Peg Coffey of the Killarney Crafty Ladies fundraising for Kerry Hospice in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Noah Linda and Lily Kelsh Killarney at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Laura and Danielle Dirova Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Cathal O'Sullivan Rathmore with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Nathan Leah and Kayla O'Connor Caden Cronin Ryan and Esme Carmody at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Malwina and Jayce Simhadri Killarney at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Summer and Rebecca Birch Tralee at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Patrick and Isabelle O'Brien Cameron and AJ Calder Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Alex and Ella Lawlor Kilcummin were the winners of the Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl prizes sponsored by World of Wonder at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Included in photo are: 'Dracula' and Noreen O'Sullivan Killarney Outlet Centre. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Kevin Marie Lukas Jayden Riley and Kevin O'Connor Killarney winners of the Best Dressed Family prize sponsored by Christmas in Killarney and O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday pictured with Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Outlet Centre) 'Dracula' and Jennifer Leane (O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar). Photo: Eamonn Keogh

AnneMarie Shanahan Headford winner of the Best Dressed Adult prize sponsored by DV8 at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday pictured with Lauren McCarthy (DV8) 'Dracula' and Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Outlet Centre). Photo: Eamonn Keogh

McKenzie Coffey and Hayley O'Callaghan Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Isabel Lonergan Listowel with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Nikita McDonagh Arthur Hope Michael and Daniel O'Brien Killarney with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

AnneMarie Shanahan and Fionn Shanahan Donovan Headford with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Jayden and Ryan Coffey Beaufort with 'Dracula' at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
There was a great display of colour as children and adults dressed up in their favourite horror characters in the hope of winning a prize at the annual Hallowe’en fancy dress parade.Alex and Ella Lawlor from Kilcummin were the winners of the Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl prizes sponsored by World of Wonder.Kevin, Marie, Lukas, Jayden, Riley and Kevin O'Connor Killarney, winners of the Best Dressed Family prize, sponsored by Christmas in Killarney and O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar, while AnneMarie Shanahan from Headford was named winner of the Best Dressed Adult prize sponsored by DV8.
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Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry. Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international […]

Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry.
Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international buyers from 17 countries at Fáilte Ireland’s flagship trade event.
Running since 1975, Meitheal is organised in partnership with Tourism Ireland to provide Irish tourism businesses with the opportunity to sell directly to top international buyers and tour operators.
The best of what is on offer across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Ireland’s Ancient East, the Wild Atlantic Way and Dublin, were showcased with the aim of being scheduled on the itineraries of the global tour operators.
Key themes and trends emerging this year are sustainable travel options, immersive outdoor experiences and festivals.
Speaking about the importance of developing a future pipeline of tourism business, Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said that “creating a strong pipeline of future business is key for the recovery of tourism”.
“Seeing the demand for the Irish tourism product with international buyers at Meitheal is fantastic. Each international buyer represents tens of thousands of possible visitors to Ireland, and their business will be hugely important for tourism and hospitality businesses, communities, and destination Ireland as we continue to work towards recovery,” he said.
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Outdoor dining area officially opens in town
A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday). The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and […]

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The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Scheme, provides an attractive outdoor dining option for locals and visitors to Killarney.
“This is a really wonderful addition to Killarney’s tourism infrastructure and will prove a great asset throughout the year and particularly during the forthcoming tourist season,” said Cllr Kelleher, Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, who did the honours.
“One of the effects of the recent pandemic was the need to utilise and maximise outdoor dining options and this infrastructure shows what can be achieved in an imaginative way. It will greatly enhance Killarney’s reputation as a destination for top quality tourism experiences.”
The project has been operational since last October but the official opening was timed to coincide with the Meitheal 2023 tourism industry showcase that was organised by Fáilte Ireland at the INEC this week.
“It is fantastic to see Killarney’s outdoor dining infrastructure being so well received by trade and visitors alike,” Miriam Kennedy, Head of Wild Atlantic Way at Fáilte Ireland, said.
Councillors in the Killarney Municipal District approved planning permission for the infrastructure which was completed by Daniel Canty Construction.