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Tidy Towns urge public to clean up Killarney’s streets

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CLEANING UP: Paul Purcell, Tom O'Connor, Mike Doherty, Micheal O'Donoghue and Stanley Wade from the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group at Pike Hill, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

 

By Michelle Crean

Tidy Towns judges are on their way and will inspect every aspect of the town – and this week the local volunteers are making a passionate plea for everyone to help clean-up.

Businesses, resident’s associations and the community are being asked to work together to rid the town of cigarette butts, which they say are a scourge on the streets, as well as litter and weeds.

Last year the town received 334 points and a gold medal in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition and locals are now hoping for a better result this year.

However, in order to achieve this, they need the public’s help.

Johnny McGuire, PRO with Killarney Tidy Towns says a lot of work is being done locally but more could be achieved such as cleaning up outside business premises, picking up cigarette butts and litter in the town.

“We’re near judging season for Tidy Towns,” he told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“We’re calling on all businesses to make certain the exterior of their premises is looking presentable for the next few months by keeping it weed and litter free.”

Every Monday and Wednesday volunteers are out in force cleaning up different areas of the town, he added.

Their next meet-up takes place this Monday evening at 6.30pm at Corcorans Furniture to finish grass edges, to paint 'black and amber' on the roundabout and paint signage poles in the general area, and more volunteers are welcome.

Johnny added that recently they’ve had great help from Marks and Spencer staff who volunteered to help the Tidy Towns effort by painting the bridge entrance to the playground in Deenagh.

“Four Marks and Spenser staff spent two days working on that area painting the timber bridge and seats, as part of their Corporate Social Strategy. The power hosing was done by Frank Culloty from Kerry Drains. Lunch was provided by the Ross Hotel and Cronin’s Restaurant in College St.”

 

[caption id="attachment_26987" align="aligncenter" width="471"] ROAD SWEEPER: Johnny Hickey from the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group sweeping and cleaning the footpath at Pike Hill, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_26984" align="aligncenter" width="363"] FENCING: Billy Daly from the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group painting a railing at Pike Hill, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_26980" align="aligncenter" width="650"] DON'T FORGET YOUR SHOVEL: Terence Mulcahy from the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group at Pike Hill, Killarney, on Monday evening. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_26978" align="aligncenter" width="651"] CLEANING UP: Paul Purcell, Tom O'Connor, Mike Doherty, Micheal O'Donoghue and Stanley Wade from the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group at Pike Hill, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

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Strong connections made at tourism tradeshow 

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 […]

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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 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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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 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.

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