Council Calling for 2022 Community Support Fund Applicants 

Council Calling for 2022 Community Support Fund Applicants 

Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald has sent notice for the benefit of groups and organisations at this side of his constituency that Kerry County Council launched its Community Support Fund 2022 on Monday morning. “It is a very useful form of support for voluntary groups in the area and is used by many. I encourage groups to…

Ballygarry House Launches Master-plan with Latest Development

Ballygarry House Launches Master-plan with Latest Development

Ballygarry House has reinforced its position as Munster’s leading wedding venue destination, by signing contracts with Ned O’Shea builders for the construction of a dedicated on-site ceremony venue, to be named The Lodge. “We are delighted to be progressing with this project, which will provide our couples with a stunning venue for their ceremony,” said…

Council’s Outdoor Dining Grant Scheme is Open for Applications

Council’s Outdoor Dining Grant Scheme is Open for Applications

Kerry County Council has now published details of the Outdoor Dining Grant Scheme which it will administer on behalf of Fáilte Ireland. All required details can be found on the website link at the end of this article. The scheme is open to attractions, hotels, restaurants, cafes, public houses or other tourism and hospitality business…

Applications Open for Restart Grant Plus Scheme for Businesses

Applications Open for Restart Grant Plus Scheme for Businesses

The Restart Grant Plus Scheme opened for applications this week, with an additional €300m in funding announced for businesses. While the eligibility criteria has also expanded, ensuring that more businesses can avail of the scheme, new and existing restart grant applications are welcome. The scheme criteria has been expanded and €300m in additional funding has…

Enhanced Restart Grant Details Available from Local Authorities this Week

Enhanced Restart Grant Details Available from Local Authorities this Week

Cllr. Charlie Farrelly send a message to alert business people in the qualifying categories that details of an ‘Enhanced Restart Grant’ will be available from all local authorities this week. “The groups eligible for this enhanced grant will include those in the bed and breakfast and sports club businesses. “The grant scheme will also look…

New Helpline for Kerry Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Emergency

New Helpline for Kerry Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Emergency

A new inter-agency group has been established in Kerry to provide support and advice to businesses during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The group is launching a new business support helpline which will be available to anyone in the retail, tourism, manufacturing, constructions, services and other industries as a source of information and advice. Inter…

Guidebook For North Kerry Walking Route Launched

Guidebook For North Kerry Walking Route Launched

A new walking guide for the North Kerry Way between Tralee and Ballyheigue has been designed, produced and launched by Kerry County Council. Realisation of Objective The guide focuses on the attractions of the popular walking route and represents the realisation of an objective in the County Kerry Tourism Strategy and Action Plan. The guidebook,…

Fáilte Ireland and KCC Workshop on Welcome Standard

Fáilte Ireland and KCC Workshop on Welcome Standard

Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council will host a workshop for accommodation providers on Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard on Thursday, April 19th at 7.30pm in the Killorglin Area Services Centre. Committed to Tourism Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard is designed to recognise and encompass accommodation businesses of all types that are committed to tourism. The new…

Castleisland Student, Ryan Broderick in Apprentice Chef Finale

Castleisland Student, Ryan Broderick in Apprentice Chef Finale

Castleisland student, Ryan Broderick will join fellow students from 16 other secondary schools throughout Munster as they complete the final service of the 2015/2016 Apprentice Chef Programme at IT Tralee on Friday. A student at St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Ryan has taken part in a series of demonstrations and workshops since last autumn. These are…