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Top accolade for Yew Tree Restaurant

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THE Muckross Park Hotel & Spa’s Yew Tree Restaurant has been recognised for its culinary excellence with the awarding of a two AA Rosette awards.

The AA Rosette is an award recognising exceptionally high standards in culinary excellence demonstrated by AA Accredited restaurants across Ireland and the UK. The aim of the Rosette system is to provide reliable information for all patrons about where to eat.

To receive the award of two AA Rosettes demonstrates a great precision in cooking and attention to the selection of quality ingredients.

Muckross Park Hotel & Spa manager Daniel O’Connor said: “We are delighted for the restaurant and kitchen teams who are committed to enhancing the standard of service and quality of the dishes served each year. This accolade is a testament to their outstanding work.”

Executive chef John O’Leary said: “We are very lucky here in Kerry with top quality produce available on our doorstep. We believe in cooking great ingredients in a simple and uncomplicated manner. I’m extremely proud of my team on winning this fantastic award”.

The Yew Tree Restaurant also won Kerry’s Best Hotel Restaurant at the Restaurant Association of Ireland awards this year. Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has also made it on to the McKenna Guide’s 100 Top places to stay in Ireland this year and has been listed in Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide 2017.
 


 
Above: Chef de partie James O’Sullivan, Jozsef Sipos, executive chef John O’Leary, hotel manager Daniel O’Connor, restaurant manager Zsolt Zidek and Paul Fulop.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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