This Friday, December 19th, sees the start of the always greatly anticipated Winter Sale at Blarney Woollen Mills in the Killarney Outlet Centre. This sale is usually a hot spot for shoppers after Christmas, as it has traditionally begun on December 27th; however this year will be different, as Blarney Woollen Mills are responding to current economic conditions, and extending an extra helping hand to their customers shopping for Christmas gifts in the run up to Christmas.

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The final of this years search for Miss Christmas in Killarney took place on Friday 28th November at The Killarney Avenue Hotel. The popular event, formerly Miss Café Du Parc, was organised to raise vital funds for Build4Life, a Kerry based Charity which is fundraising to build Ireland's first Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Cork University Hospital. In total around €5,000 was raised on the night.

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Christmas is a time for giving and all children should get to enjoy it. Helping make this happen, the annual Children's Lodge Charity Motor Bike Run, in association with the Kingdom, will take place on Sunday 14th December as part of Christmas in Killarney festivities. A dedicated group of Kerry Motor Cyclists will hop on their motor cycles and take a mystery tour collecting toys for The Tree of Giving located at Santa's Lodge in the Deenagh in the National Park.

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A major part of the Christmas in Killarney festivities this year will be an Irish & International Food & Craft Market, with over 30 stalls displaying a wonderful selection of craft products and all types of savoury delights. Located on Main Street in Killarney on 6th- 7th & 13th- 14th December under the soft glow of Christmas Street lights and the sound of Christmas songs – it is a must for all Christmas Shoppers providing visitors and locals alike the opportunity to purchase food and craft products in a festive and friendly environment that is all part of the successful festival. The Markets on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December coincide with the annual Monster Sale which sees numerous local shops offering up to 10% off their goods. Watch out for Monster Sale Posters in participating store windows!

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Santa is back at the Killarney Outlet Centre this Christmas and for the next two weekends, the 6th and 7th, and 13th and 14th of December, families can visit Santa in his Winter Log Cabin from 1pm to 6pm.

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Starting this Friday, and for four days only, Blarney Woollen Mills at the Killarney Outlet Centre will respond to the nation’s economic downturn, and offer their recession hit customers a one stop shop for all their Christmas Gift ideas.

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Bill Owen is a man who spots opportunities. Originally from Cork City, and now located in the UK, he is considered one of the leading figures in the franchise industry in the UK and Ireland. His latest venture Meditech Clinics, a viable alternative to cosmetic surgery without risk and at half the price, was launched in the UK 18 months ago, and already has 13 clinics in the UK. Bill returned to Cork recently to launch the first Meditech Clinic in Ireland at the Urban Escape Spa at Jury's Hotel, with a second clinic opening in Dublin in the New Year.

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With the party season upon us, it is the perfect time for girls to update their wardrobes with the latest Pedro Garcia shoe collection. Ladies from all over Cork and beyond can now call into the fabulous shoe boutique, LUCA, and fall in love with a selection of new styles which have just arrived in store.

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Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty is proud to be credited as one of Ireland's top salons for professional hair colouring, following stylist, Breda Murphy's recent graduation from the hairdressing industry's most specialist colour course - Wella Professionals Master Colour Award.

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The Mardyke Entertainment Complex hosted a Fabulous Mamma Mia Fundraiser raising €1,000 in aid of Build 4 Life on Thursday 27th November. Girls from all over Cork were treated to a Private Screening of Mamma Mia! The Movie, while sipping cocktails; and once the girls were in the singing mood, they sang and danced like "Dancing Queens" in the latest addition to the Mardyke, Karaoke K-Pods!

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Santa is planning to make a special journey from the North Pole this year to Wm O'Brien Storage on the Bandon Road in Cork, where he will take up residence during the month of December,to help the Greater Chernobyl Cause's ongoing work in Kazakhstan.

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Every year since 1988, a select sample of Condé Nast Traveler readers have taken the Readers' Choice Survey. This year Hayfield Manor Hotel was placed 13th on a list of the top thirty hotels chosen in Ireland and the British Isles. Scoring a phenomenal 89 points out of 100 in a survey of 32,633 respondents the hotel sits comfortably with hotels such as The Dorchester, The Ritz and the Milestone Hotel, London.

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A special Christmas Shopping Event is being organised by the Killarney Outlet Centre on Tuesday 2nd December from 6pm to 9pm in celebration of the start of the Christmas in Killarney Festival.

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The Animal Care Society (Cork) has appealed to the public to make a €5.00 donation online so that they may continue the work they began in 2000 in providing Care to all animals in Cork City and County during Animal Care Week. The organisation is staffed by volunteers who give their time and effort to saving animals who have been mistreated or even abandoned. Since the foundation of the organisation they have re-homed 6,000 animals and they also operate a Help Line Service which was set up in order to deal with animal welfare matters. Terry Lane Treasurer/Fundraiser of the Animal Care Society Cork says;

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A fundraising Winter Ball will take place on Saturday 29th November at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Powerscourt in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation. The night will be a gala celebration of what has been achieved to date by the charity, in its 12 year history and a night which will also help raise vital funds for the Charity which currently assists over 300 Irish families with babies who suffer from severe developmental delay and associated problems.

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Business leaders and innovators gathered at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Little Island, Cork for a Gala Awards Banquet which was held to announce the winner of the coveted The KPMG Business Person of the Year Award 2008. The award went to Former Waterford Wedgwood CEO and newly appointed Chairman of Fáilte Ireland Redmond O’Donoghue.

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Christmas Shopping in Killarney has just gotten better! Mods and Minis, the brand new children’s fashion store at the Killarney Outlet Centre is gearing up for Christmas, and offering shoppers the chance to Win some great kids outfits just in time for Santa’s arrival! Mums and Dads from all over Kerry and beyond are invited to call in and make a purchase to be in with a chance to Win 3 Complete Kids Outfits to the total value of 200euro!

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Talented Artist Stephen Murphy from Ovens Co.Cork was recently commissioned to paint a portrait of the late Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, which was unveiled last weekend in Killarney during a Memorial Weekend which celebrated the bravery of this Irishman who saved 6,500 lives during World War II. It is expected that this painting with a reserve value of €3,000 will be auctioned in February 2009 in order to raise funds to build a permanent memorial to this national hero who is barely recognised in Irish History. Currently all that marks his achievements is a grove of trees which was planted in 1994 in Killarney, the hometown of the Monsignor.

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Quality Resort Killarney of Choice Hotels Ireland was, this week, announced as the first hotel in Ireland to receive a National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Award. The NISO Awards Scheme is now in its 17th year of operation and the Awards are a showcase for health and safety professionals to show their commitment to providing a safe workplace for all persons in their organisation.

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Fermoy Native Deirdre Noonan like many women had tried practically every diet there is yet found it virtually impossible to lose the baby weight she had put on following the birth of her son Jack. Last May while in her local pharmacy she picked up some leaflets detailing an Australian Product called ClubOptiSlim. The product is a Weight Loss Programme which includes Meal Supplements, a Calorie Controlled Diet as well as a Lifestyle Website detailing hundreds of recipes and even allowing you to print out a shopping list based on your chosen meals. It also has an Online Forum so that you can talk to other people who are also on the ClubOptiSlim programme.

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The Nike Factory Store at the Killarney Outlet Centre is delighted to announce that for one week only they are offering an additional 30% off all purchases. From Saturday 22nd November to Sunday 30th November why not get a head start on your Christmas Shopping!

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The Mardyke Entertainment Complex will host a Fabulous Mamma Mia Fundraiser in aid of Build 4 Life on Thursday 27th November at 8pm. Girls will be treated to a Private Screening of Mamma Mia! The Movie, coinciding with its DVD release; will sip cocktails on arrival; and once they are in the singing mood, they can try out the latest addition to the Mardyke, Karaoke K-Pods!

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Everyone knows that The Station House Bar & Grill is considered the best dining out experience around and is lauded by food critics and locals alike. And no one will argue that Proprietor Lee Bradshaw, recently voted Ireland's most stylish man by RSVP Magazine, knows how to throw a good party with groups big and small planning their festivities around this top Kerry party venue.

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As Christmas approaches everyone is thinking about giving and receiving gifts with friends, colleagues and loved ones. One Cork man who can say he gave and received the ultimate gift is celebrating a landmark 10th anniversary this week. Today Dermot Fenton celebrated in his local pub, The Mardyke in Cork City, the fact that 10 years ago he received a lifesaving Heart & Lung Transplant.

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The Mardyke Entertainment Complex was, last week, awarded the title of Best Pub Front in the Cork Better Buildings Awards, a Cork Marketing Partnership initiative, in association with Cork City Council. The Cork Better Building Awards are aimed at raising awareness of, and applauding the effort that goes into, the good design, maintenance, conservation and presentation of Cork buildings.

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With the Party Season fast approaching, ICHI has introduced it's Year End Collection, aptly entitled "Dark Moon". There is a distinct mysterious, magical and dramatic feel to the collection, combined with an edgy gothic look.

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Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty has just completed a development project which has seen the addition of sixteen new bedrooms to the property. These new bedrooms are a welcome addition to the hotel and were built by John Deasy of Deasy Construction. The decor of the new bedrooms was inspired by the new gardens at Fernhilll House Hotel which were unveiled last May. The idea was to bring the "outside in" and the use of colour in these rooms consists of mostly greens, browns and blues reflecting the beauty that is outside. A Wheelchair Friendly bedroom with bespoke bathroom and shower has also been added to the expansion. These new additions bring the number of hotel rooms in this Country House Hotel to thirty two.

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A new addition to the Christmas in Killarney's fun packed schedule of activities and events is a search for Miss Christmas in Killarney. The Grand Finale will take place on Friday 28th November at the Killarney Avenue Hotel with special Guest Host TV Personality Daithi O’Sé and Co-Host reigning Miss Kerry, Helena Hanbridge. As well as adding an extra sparkle of glamour to the Christmas in Killarney Festival and a great excuse for a fun night out, the event is being organised to raise vital funds for Build4Life, a Kerry based Charity which is fundraising to build Ireland’s first Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Cork University Hospital. The event which was formally known as the Miss Café du Parc is the brainchild of two Killarney girls, Marie Carroll O'Sullivan and Elaine Doyle who have both been tirelessly fundraising for Build4Life for many years.

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The Oléo-Relax range from Kérastase, the leading luxury, professional haircare brand is now available at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty, one of Ireland's leading salons located in the heart of Killarney town. The Oléo-Relax range guarantees long lasting anti-frizz control, natural softness, smoothness and amazing shine.

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Among the many different types of objects stored at Wm.O'Brien Public Storage in Bishopstown is a large model railway train set which owner Denis Keenan created over a twelve year period. Denis first became interested in trains thirty five years ago when he and his wife lived and worked in America. When their son was born Denis bought a train set for him and this awaked a lifelong interest in train sets and in building this model village.

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Are you on the hunt for the latest trends, cool designs and a great fashion experience? Now you can log on to brand new b.young and ICHI Experience on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can now view the latest campaigns and the latest fashions from popular Danish Fashion labels b.young and ICHI, as well as find out where you can get your hands on all their exciting fashions before everyone else - simply by using your iPhone or iPod Touch.

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Mods and Minis, a brand new children's fashion store, opened last Friday, 24th October at the Killarney Outlet Centre. Stocking a great selection of brands including Diesel, Name It, and Fransa Kids; Mods and Minis had a host of great opening offers for happy shoppers throughout the October Bank Holiday Weekend. But not to worry if you missed out, as these great offers will continue over the coming weeks and months.

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To bring a cheer to the town after all the budget cutbacks and increased taxes, Santa Claus made a surprise visit to Main Street, Killarney. His visit coincided with a Christmas in Killarney Public Meeting which was organised to update all interested parties on the 4th Christmas in Killarney Festival, which is fast approaching.

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The eyes may be romantic, communicative and expressive, mirroring a lifetime's moods, thoughts and emotions. But with the subtle muscular movements around the eye area, and the constant creasing and crinkling of the super-fine skin around it, it is extra prone to early wrinkling - not to mention puffiness, bags and shadows. Gatineau's technologically superior eye care not only keeps the skin supple, smooth and hydrated, but also provides anti-ageing therapy; and it is available at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty, one of Ireland's leading salons, located in the heart of Killarney.

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Unlock the Secret with a Shopping & Spa Break at Cork's Hayfield Manor Guys, buying the perfect Christmas gift for your other half can be a stressful experience. It is the time of year that you want to express your love, however, grand gestures can easily go wrong and Christmas morning is a time when you don't want to be met with a withering look and a wistful sigh. Hayfield Manor Cork's Prestigious 5 star hotel offer you the opportunity to "get it right" this year with a Secret Pre Christmas Shopping Weekend Break including a unique personal shopping experience with Cork's leading Style Consultant, Lisa Crosby who will advise you on what to buy for your better half.

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Ultimate Autumn/Winter Collection Just Arrived Lisboa Boutique is a delightful boutique located centrally in Cork which sources the best designers on the market and houses an elaborate selection of both Casual and Occasion Wear which constantly changes. Whatever the occasion Lisboa Boutique will have a classically beautiful piece, but with an edge. There are also a range of fabulous accessories like Luxury Italian bags from Francesco Biasis, Orla Keily bags and Opelie Headwear, perfect for weddings and exclusive to Cork from Canada. Shoes like Spanish label Unisa are also available in store making this boutique a "must visit" when shopping in Cork.

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Celebrating the great tradition of artisan crafts and products in Kerry, KOC Craft Fairs are delighted to announce the return of the ever popular October Bank Holiday Weekend Arts and Crafts Fair from Saturday, 25th to Monday, 27th October from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily upstairs in the Killarney Outlet Centre. This year's Craft Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever, combining over 40 arts and crafts stalls, and fine local food stalls. With so much on offer, there will be something to suit all tastes and pockets, from dedicated shoppers to those looking for a unique gift for that someone special!

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INKA Shoes may be well known as Cork's fabulously different shoe boutique on French Church Street, but what people may not know is that they also have a fabulous collection of bags! INKA is delighted to announce the arrival of the Autumn/ Winter Collection from Gabs bags.

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Kerry's Social Scene has been hotting up over the last few weeks with the launch of a brand new VIP Champagne Bar at the Syndicate Rooms in Tralee. This will come to a boiling point on Saturday 18th October when one of the biggest A List Celebrities pays a visit to the Club. The one and only Calum Best- star of "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" and ultimate winner of "Celebrity Love Island" is coming to town to check out Munsters biggest and best Super Club.

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KPMG has announced it will sponsor the Munster Business Person of the Year Awards 2008. The KPMG Munster Business Person of the Year Awards 2008, in association with Business Munster will seek to acknowledge the achievements of senior business people in the Munster region.

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The current economic climate is a difficult one for businesses with everyone keeping a close eye on the bottom line and being as efficient and effective as possible. Waveform Solutions, established in 1988 is offering businesses a means of achieving this by improving processes through the use of the cutting edge Mobile Technologies, but critically without any Up Front Capital Expenditure.

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Blarney Woollen Mills is preparing to celebrate their always anticipated October Sale at the Killarney Outlet Centre. For years, discerning shoppers with an eye for great value have flocked to the Blarney Woollen Mills October Sale to stock up on Christmas presents at special discounted prices. The Blarney Woollen Mills October Sale starts at 10am on Tuesday 21st October at the Killarney Outlet Centre.

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The Social and Fashion Event of the Year will take place on Monday 3rd November when over 300 guests will be treated to the very best of Fashion, Beauty & Style, Quality Food & Wine and Entertainment- all in the dazzling surroundings of the Malton Hotel, Killarney.

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To all of those people who are trying to work day in day out in an environment full of clutter. To those who can barely find their keyboard underneath the rubbish not to mind the phone. To those who leave empty coffee cups mount up, as well as newspapers, files, old faxes and memos. To those who take pride in collecting old phone books which date back twenty years or have filing cabinets so old that they can no longer be opened. To those who have no space left on their desks or even on their walls and to those who can't remember what their colleagues look like due to boxes of records hiding their view...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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On Friday 3rd October, The Mardyke Entertainment Complex celebrated its 25th Anniversary in style as it presented "Salon Burlesque". For one night only, Cork's leading group entertainment venue was transformed into a Burlesque Paradise with the help of popular burlesque performers, "Boutique Burlesque". Invited guests entered the Mysterious World of Moulin Rouge, and were treated to an extravaganza of Swing, Circus and "Temptuous" Dance Acts, while enjoying many Old World Delights along the way.

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Killarney Outlet Centre is pleased to announce the official launch of their Free Wi-Fi Internet service in the Centre to provide free wireless Internet access to its customers.

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To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, the Mardyke Entertainment Complex will present "Salon Burlesque", this Friday, 3rd October. For one night only, Cork's leading group entertainment venue will be transformed into a Burlesque Paradise with the help of popular burlesque performers, "Boutique Burlesque".

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Over 300 Kerry ladies, with a keen interest in fashion attended the fashion event of the year - "Fashion in a Glass House" on Friday 26th September. Hosted by Sinead Desmond, well known and popular Ireland am Presenter, together with Lee Bradshaw, from RTE's The Restaurant and Chef/Proprietor of the Station House Bar & Grill in Tralee, it truly was a night to remember for many reasons.

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After lots of hard work, worries over exams and grades etc, students are about to leave the 'nest' and head off to college life. This new and exciting experience for them can be hard to deal with, especially when it comes to cooking and eating healthily as many will have no idea how to look after themselves. Just Cooking, a Cookery School based in Kerry, have introduced a student cookery course in their autumn season to help make their student life more enjoyable.

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Wm. O'Brien Self Storage which has been operating successfully in Cork for the last three years has expanded to Limerick with a new self storage facility known as Easyspace Self Storage. Here at Fenton's Yard, Raheen you can drive up directly to the door where you'll find some space! Goods may be retrieved at any time as you will have your own personal key and pin code to ensure complete security. A dedicated professional will be onsite Monday to Friday from 9-5 and on Saturdays from 9-2 in order to help you decide how much space you need.

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Over 500 invited guests and Syndicate Room regulars enjoyed a night of style and sophistication on Friday 12th September, at a Studio 54 Party at the Syndicate Rooms, Tralee which recaptured the glamour of 70’s New York. The night was organised to celebrate the launch of a new VIP Champagne Bar at the Syndicate Rooms and also to celebrate Benners Hotel’s first birthday since the new co-owners Declan Ryan and John Magann took over the hotel complex last year.

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In May of this year, Newmarket Motors, leading Volkswagen Dealers, launched a Bursary to assist students who attend school in the greater Duhallow area and/or who live in the area, as they embark on their 3rd Level Studies. The idea of the bursary was to assist students from the area and at the same time acknowledge the immense level of community spirit that abounds in Duhallow.

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In planning their Christmas Party programme for 2008 the Mardyke Entertainment Complex carried out a survey to see what Cork people really think of Christmas parties, and some surprising results were revealed. Dymphna Lordan, Marketing Manager at the Mardyke Entertainment Complex who put the survey together stated “We consider ourselves experts in party planning as we are the venue of choice for groups looking for a fun night out – but this year we decided to get feedback on what people are looking for from a Christmas Party, to see if we could add even more to our Christmas programme and our experienced team were a little surprised with some of the results.”

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As part of their 9th Birthday Celebrations, Killarney Outlet Centre have unveiled a new look – with strong emphasis on the Kerry colours to reflect the position the Centre has created for itself in Kerry, as one of the top destination shopping centres in the area with over 2 million visitors every year.

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This year why not gather family and friends pack your bags for three days and nights of luxury and discover a new destination: Cork, Ireland's second city and capital of Culture. Everyone deserves a little pampering from time to time and this is especially true throughout the festive season. This year, for the holiday season the team at Hayfield Manor have come up with a set of seasonal packages that offer guests a "Home from Home" with a luxurious twist, creating special memories that will last a lifetime.

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Continuing with the celebrations for Syndicate Rooms 1st Birthday and Launch of the New VIP Champagne Bar, Ministry of Sound, the original disciples of house music will play live on Saturday 13th September. However, the celebration doesn’t stop there, as Munster’s leading Super Club has a host of fabulous acts playing every weekend – for some it will be their first appearance in Ireland.

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Fashionistas from all over Munster will be gathering in Tralee on Friday 26th September to view the Autumn/Winter Collections from Kerry’s leading designers and boutiques at a very unique location, the Dutch built Highlight Glass House of the new look Ballyseedy Home & Outdoor Living.

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INKA Shoes, Cork's fabulously different shoe boutique on French Church Street in Cork, is a shoe boutique for shoe lovers who crave individuality! INKA Shoes is thrilled to announce the arrival of its eagerly awaited Autumn/ Winter Collection. In store, stylish girls will find a treasure trove of cutting edge designs and colours, shoes and accessories sourced from all over the world, some exclusive in Ireland.

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The bold and the beautiful will be out in glamorous force at the Syndicate Room, Tralee on Friday 12th Septembe, re-capturing the glamour of 70's New York with a Studio 54 Party. The night is to celebrate Benners Hotel 1st birthday and to reveal the Syndicate Rooms nightclub new VIP Champagne Bar.

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During World War II a unique and innovative Kerryman was the instigator of a campaign that saved over 6,500 lives. His name was Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty and today was the official launch of a Memorial Society to honour this great man.

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At a Gala Event in Germany recently, it was announced that Newmarket Motors, authorized Dealers for Volkswagen in Cork has been an awarded a prestigious pan European Service Quality Award by Volkswagen Europe. Voted by individual customers, the Award is testament to the long standing reputation Newmarket Motors has for providing quality service as well as the excellent relationship the Main Volkswagen Dealer has with its many satisfied customers.

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Now Autumn has arrived, it is the perfect time for girls to update their wardrobes with the latest fashion collections. Ladies from all over Cork and beyond can now call into the fabulous shoe boutique, LUCA, and fall in love with their Autumn/ Winter 08 Collections which have just arrived in store.

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Cork's leading group entertainment venue is looking for your opinion. The team at the Mardyke Entertainment Complex are carrying out a survey to see what Cork people really think of Christmas Parties.

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Imagine a duvet that's made out of Wild Silk Strands and is designed to adapt to your Individual Body Temperature. Or for those who have allergies, a duvet made from Soya Bean Protein, an all natural fibre made from the kernel of soya beans and 100% cotton. This is exactly the type of product offered by Red Linen, a new concept store, the first of its kind in Cork, which has just been launched at Arcade, 94, Main St. Midleton. Red Linen is a brand that offers classical and contemporary designs in bed linen at unbelievable value, quality and selection of ranges.

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From ghoulies and ghosties to long-legged beasties and things that go bump in the night - welcome to Hayfield Manor Hotel Cork's first five star hotel where children are most welcome, especially at Halloween, a magical time of year for children and adults alike. This Halloween, Hayfield Manor have a very special packages for Families, where the art of storytelling comes alive with Old Irish Ghost Stories in front of a roaring fire by Bart Bambury Hayfield Manor's Concierge, who has a wealth of knowledge of local folklore and tales.

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The Killarney Outlet Centre, which already attracts over 2 million visitors each year, is looking to expand its proposition for shoppers by offering a new shopping experience on the first floor of the Centre. A new street, for Killarney, which offers destination shopping at its best - a "Carnaby Street" concept with an eclectic mix of stores - all on one floor.

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There has been much talk of the recession in Ireland of late with AIB recently predicting that 10,000 jobs would be lost in the construction industry in the next year. Wm. O’Brien Plant Hire is flying in the face of this adversity by moving into newer markets most recently, renewable energy.

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Formerly known as Exit, Danish Brand "name it" has enlisted the help of model Helena Christensen to design their new collection and what a collection it is. From Montessori to playschool to primary school the collection has something for every child. The collection is divided into three groups Newborn, Mini and Kids. The newborn collection does exactly what it says on the tin and is a comfortable and soft collection of pure cottons and functional clothing for babies up to six months. The Mini collection is for kids aged from 6 months to 3 years old. These clothes incorporate comfort and movement. They are designed to be fashionable yet durable.

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This is the 27th year of the Cork Guinness Jazz Festival, Ireland's most prestigious Jazz Event and one of the most important festivals on Ireland's Arts and Cultural calendar. Over 1,000 musicians from 30 countries will play 80 Venues around Cork. 40,000 Jazz fans will descend on the city for a weekend of live music and an atmosphere that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Family run five star Hayfield Manor is the perfect location for this unique experience and will have a resident jazz trio playing all weekend.

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Kerry are up against Cork again this weekend in another Nail Biting Clash, which will see the rivals meet for a coveted place in the All Ireland Football Final. To celebrate the friendly rivalry Sean Taaffe Hair and Beauty's Nail Bar have come up with a unique way to mark the occasion.

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The focus in b.young's Autumn Collection is on stylish details, both in the jeans range and in FEMME, a brand new Luxury line. Throughout the entire b.young Autumn 08 Collection, the focus is on creating fine details in the form of buttons and contrast edging. These contrasts are especially apparent in the combination of knitted and woven fabrics.

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Today at the City Hall in Cork eighty amateur cyclists aged between 16 and 60 set off on a four day adventure to cycle 600 km around Munster for Enable Ireland a charity dedicated to taking action on disability. Sean Kelly, an avid supporter of the Tour De Munster joined the cyclists for breakfast at the Silver Springs Hotel prior to their departure. He then set off for the City Hall with the group where supporters included the Deputy Mayor John Buttimer and Chairman of Enable Ireland, Donal Cashman. The heavy rain forecast for the next few days has not deterred the group who maintain that even though cycling conditions are not ideal they are committed to this test of endurance for this noble cause and hopefully it will make people dig a little deeper when they see the bucket collectors. On a brighter note, there will be some sunshine on Sunday afternoon as the group make their way back to Cork following their mammoth journey.

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Hayfield Manor, Cork city's premier Five Star Hotel recently announced the relaunch of their Meetings & Events facilities. Known for many years as the place for corporate clients to bring their top people, the team at this award winning hotel is determined to set the standard for five star corporate luxury in Cork City. The hotel's manager, Anne-Marie Scally takes a personal interest in the development of Hayfield Manor as she is not only the daughter of the owners but also an experienced interior designer by trade. Anne-Marie's latest project has been the design of the Meeting and Events facilities, where the focus has been on maintaining a classical look to match the elegance throughout the property while combining it with the latest technology.

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Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty is enjoying whole new way of entertaining due to the recent launch of the Gardens and permanent Garden Marquee allowing guests to enjoy Champagne and Canapés in the garden party area. Head Chef Dee Rettali has taken the traditional canapé and stamped it with her own contemporary twist while using local delights. Partygoers can enjoy a menu which includes Sushi, Union Hall Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraiche Blinis, Ardagh Castle Goat's Cheese and Mini Tomato and Gubbeen cheese pizzettes to tempt taste buds.

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Despite the Credit Crunch people still want to own their own home, even though it is not as easy as it used to be, especially with banks and building societies severely tightening their lending criteria. Thanks to Rent2Buy.ie and A Better Mortgage coming together this may all change as working together they can help buyers achieve their dream home a lot easier.

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When the Killarney Outlet Centre heard about the unfortunate little girls from An Ghaeltacht Handball Team who were forced to hand back their gold medals which they won in a national handball competition on June 22nd, they decided they wanted to "save the day"!

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Rocca Holdings has taken a 12.5% shareholding in the Cork based media company Progressive News & Media Limited through a company called Investmedia PR Limited which is a subsidiary of Rocca Holdings.

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The big fashion trend of the 1990's, grunge, is back, in an updated and more artistic form in ICHI's Autumn Collection. However, this time it's more controlled and focused. Volume and layer-on-layer have been incorporated with mythical inspired prints featuring 80's rock icons, and the trend is clear... perfection is out!

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Fifty Golf Societies from all corners of Ireland enjoyed a wonderful day of golf in Killarney on Monday 28th July for the second annual All Ireland Golf Societies Challenge Cup, which was organised jointly by the Irish Examiner and Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.

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Farrell & Brown, Ireland's newest range of casual clothing is delighted to announce its arrival in Blarney Woollen Mills at the Killarney Outlet Centre. Farrell and Brown is a unique and dynamic young label that stems from its parent company Blarney Woollen Mills, which was established in 1823.

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As with most sectors of the property market, the Holiday Home Market has stalled. However, people still have the desire and the means to buy a holiday home, but lenders have all but stopped leading on second homes. Rent2Buy.ie has a solution that cuts through the current credit crisis and offers a perfect solution for both buyers and sellers of Irish holiday homes.

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CELEBRITY LAWYER DR GERALD KEAN SPEAKS TO KERRY'S LEADING BUSINESS WOMEN 2008 Celebrity Lawyer Dr Gerald Kean addressed Kerry's Leading Business Women at a breakfast briefing at Fels Point Hotel, Tralee entitled Recession - What Recession? Renowned raconteur, Dr. Kean held the audience captivated with his very entertaining stories of life as a celebrity lawyer before moving onto the more serious subject of the economy.

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Sunday 6th of July saw a unique Midsummer Garden Party at Cork's prestigious, five star Hayfield Manor hotel. The event was a Fairy Tale Daydream for ladies as it showcased unique Hayfield Manor experiences as well as a selection of Female Focused Fashion and Beauty Treatments unique to Cork and also Art and Cultural Exhibits as well as Brazilian Jazz Music by Dos Santos.

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Cork City is about to become home to a brand new café experience. Sam & Dan’s located at 14, South Main St specialises in Original Hot Dogs, Freshly made Doughnuts and Gourmet coffee to go. Sam & Dan's offer a taste experience Corkonians won't find anywhere else. Officially opening on July 4th, American Independence Day, Sam & Dans bring a taste of New York to the streets of Cork.

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Cycling legend Seán Kelly today launched the Tour de Munster 2008 Charity Cycle in aid of Enable Ireland. The Tour commences on Thursday 14th August when a team of 'leiure' cyclists will commence a demanding and challenging four-day 600km charity cycle. The ambitious course will take them through all the counties of Munster, with all funds raised going directly to Enable Ireland's Disability Services in the Munster Region.

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The Irish Examiner and Killarney Golf & Fishing Club have joined forces for the second year running to launch the All Ireland Golf Societies Challenge Cup which will take place on Monday 28th July at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. The aim of the competition is to celebrate the grass roots of golfing in Ireland and golf societies from all over Ireland are invited to compete in a special one day tournament.

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On Friday 13th June, Jackie Healy-Rae, T.D., officially launched the Killarney Camera Club's "Kerry On Camera" exhibition in the Killarney Outlet Centre. The exhibition consists of more than thirty images taken throughout Kerry by Killarney Camera Club members in recent times.

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Sex and the City fever has hit Cork, and to celebrate, Cubins Nightclub will host a fabulous Sex and the City Party on Thursday 26th June. The party starts at 10pm and each guest will enjoy a Complimentary Cubins Cosmo Cocktail on arrival. Tickets are €10 and funds raised from ticket sales will go to the “Aid Cancer Treatment” charity.

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To celebrate the Summer Solstice on Saturday 21st June 2008, Walk Killarney & Kerry 2008 have organised a totally unique Midnight Walk through the beautiful Killarney Valley. Thanks to the kind permission of Killarney National Park, this is the first walk of its kind in Killarney, where walkers will experience a night of culture and mythology, while enjoying a leisurely Midnight walk through the Killarney Valley.

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Last night a few very lucky girls from Kerry got the opportunity to travel in style to see the long awaited and eagerly anticipated Sex & The City Movie. Since the bad news broke that Sex and the City was not being shown in either of the two main Cinemas in Kerry, the team at Sean Taaffe Hair and Beauty decided to take the matter into their own hands by organising Limos, compliments of VIP Limos to whisk some of their lucky clients to Cork for a special viewing of the film.

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Following on from the successful inaugural event last year, dates have just been announced for this year's Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Pro Am, which is being organised by the Club and sponsored by Seamus Weldon, John Deere Dealers for Munster. The 36 Hole competition will take place on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd July 2008 on two of the three Championship Courses at the Club, Killeen and Lackabane.

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Inka Shoes, Cork's most dynamic shoe boutique is delighted to introduce the Camper for Kids collection for the coming summer! Fun and original, full of special details and adapted to the needs of the little ones of the house... that's what the new styles in the "Camper for Kids" line are like. At INKA, the Camper for Kids collection is really fun and full of colour combinations - yellows, oranges, blues, pinks... a rainbow of modern and updated possibilities for the happiest of little feet. Plus, Camper for Kids shoes are finished off with Velcro fastenings, elastics and other high-tech details so that children can put them on and take them off without help from an adult.

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Sunday 1st June marked the start of a new challenge for Walking Enthusiasts, when they reached the first Peak of the K3K Challenge by walking over 3,000ft up to the peak of Mount Brandon. Their reward was a unique vista of mountains, lakes, bays and offshore islands off the Dingle Peninsula

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Girls this year have a great excuse to get out their ?Glad Rags & Hand Bags? at ACC Bank Cork Week for a unique Summer Champagne Luncheon that is being organised right in the middle of this world renowned Sailing Week, on Wednesday 16th July

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House prices may be coming down a little, but unless you are on the property ladder already, more and more people are finding it difficult to buy their own homes. For people who are in this situation and who are looking for a home in the North Cork or Kerry area, Rent2Buy has the perfect solution.

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Build 4 Life is a joint fundraising venture between friends and family of Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Cork and Kerry to assist building a dedicated Cystic Fibrosis unit, the first of its kind in Ireland, in Cork University Hospital. One of the major activities of the Charity has been the building of two houses in the upmarket Clonough development in Castleisland, Co. Kerry, the proceeds from the sale of the houses going towards the fundraising drive. This week it was announced that both the houses have been sold in record time, thanks to the major awareness campaign, the dedication of the principals involved and people's willingness to get behind the project in everyway possible.

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In an industry which traditionally has a high level of staff turnover,Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork's "Sanctuary in the City", has a proud record of staff retention,many of whom have worked at the hotel since the hotel first opened its doors in 1996. To celebrate the long service of some of the key members of staff, a dinner in their honour was held recently, an opportunity for the whole team to relax and unwind away from their busy duties running this award winning hotel.

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Even before Cork Cystic Fibrosis Week was announced a group of regulars from the K.L.M. Bar on the Lower Glanmire Road decided to fundraise in aid of Build 4 Life. They wanted to do something positive for Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Cork, by raising vital funds to bring to Cork Ireland’s first dedicated CF treatment unit within Cork University Hospital.

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Three years ago when Wm O' Brien Public Storage first opened, a colouring competition was launched to celebrate its first birthday. Now,in its third year the competition has been growing from strength to strength with 6,500 entries from over twenty Primary Schools participating in the event.

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Family run Fernhill House Hotel has recently transformed what was a pitch and putt course into a fabulous 'Garden Party' area at Fernhill House Hotel.Last July Proprietors Teresa and Michael O' Neill sought the aid of Adrian Marshall landscape designer and proprietor of Clonakilty Garden Centre and builder John Deasy of DC construction in order to make their dream a reality.

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Cork Cystic Fibrosis Week will take place from 21st to 26th April 2008. It is a designated week when organisations, schools, businesses, clubs and individuals are encouraged to organise a fund raising event or make a donation to to raise vital funds to develop Ireland’s first dedicated CF treatment unit within Cork University Hospital and to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. One business already committeed to donating to the fund raising efforts is Bandon based interiors specialist "MOONLIGHTING".

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Cork's five star "Sanctuary in the City" played host to the Munster heat of a culinary competition that saw twenty finalists from each province battle it out for the honour of being the "Afternoon Show Cook of the year" last week.

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The temperature is rising, winter blues are well and truly banished and everyone is now looking forward to the long awaited Spring and Summer months. At the Killarney Outlet Centre, O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar together with Personal Fitness Instructor and Nutrition Expert Susan Fitzgerald of Fitz's Promise are helping Killarney "Spring into Shape for Summer". Now at the Killarney Outlet Centre, not only can you pick out your new summer wardrobe at a fraction of the cost with savings of up to 70% off normal retail prices, but now you can get fit for summer with a series of weekly Workouts and Workshops, hosted by O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar.

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Thanks to the generosity of the Mardyke Entertainment Complex, fundraising for Cork Cystic Fibrosis Week has just been made even simpler. Anyone organizing a fund raising event in aid of Cork Cystic Fibrosis Week during the Month of April will have use of the facilities at the Mardyke Entertainment Complex completely free of charge, ensuring that 100% of funds raised goes directly to the Charity.

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This morning, 31st March 2008, three of Cork’s leading sports personalities, Frankie Sheehan - Ireland and Munster Rugby Star, Cork City Football Star George O’Callaghan and Joe Dean, left corner-forward on the Cork Senior Hurling Team joined together to help kick start the launch of Cork Cystic Fibrosis Week which will take place from 21st to 26th April 2008 which is being run by Build 4 Life and supported by the Evening Echo.

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The sun shone, the dark clouds stayed away and fashionistas from all over Munster gathered to celebrate the start of the Spring Racing Season in a very stylish way with the Newmarket Motors Best Dressed Competition on Easter Sunday at Cork Racecourse Mallow.

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Celebrating the great tradition of artisan crafts and products in Kerry, the Killarney Outlet Centre in association with Samhlaoicht are organising a special Easter themed Craft and Food Fair at Killarney Outlet Centre from Easter Saturday 22nd March to Easter Monday 24th March.

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"Passion for Fashion", organised by the Killarney Outlet Centre and the Kerry Branch of Cystic Fibrosis was an outstanding success. This Fashion Event for all the Family took place in Killarney Outlet Centre on Thursday 13th March and a huge crowd attended, and helped raise funds for the "Build4Life" project.

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A debating challenge was held in the Council Chambers of University College Cork on Tuesday evening the 11th of March at 07:30 pm. Four Debaters from the University of Missouri stopped over in UCC for a debate on tourism on their way back from the U.K. on the last leg of their European tour.

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Tadhg McSweeney is an enigmatic seventy-something artist who has produced a significant oeuvre, yet to be discovered by the art world at large. Educated briefly at NCAD Kildare St.Dublin 1959-60, McSweeney has exhibited in several one person and group exhibitions from 1965 onward.

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Sean Taaffe Hair and Beauty held a Special Pampering Evening on Tuesday 4th March for Hotel Receptionists and Front of House Staff from Killarney hotels and guesthouses.The lucky girls were treated to Hair Consultations – cut, colour and Keratase, followed by either an Indian Head Massage while relaxing in state of the art massage chairs, or a gloss and file for their nails.

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Some of the most stylish names in Munster have joined forces to celebrate Cork's first Spring Race Meeting of the Year. On Easter Sunday, 23rd March, girls throughout Munster are being invited to dust off their "glad rags and hand bags" for Ladies Day at Cork Racecourse, Mallow.

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This selected group show may well be titled the 'Limerick' artists show, as all of the artists were either born, have lived or live in Limerick city and county. A common thread they each share is the Limerick School of Art & Design, where Harper has headed the department of Fine Art. Each artist is incredibly well collected and represented on the contemporary Irish art scene.

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On Thursday 28th February, the new look Blarney Woollen Mills was unveiled at the Killarney Outlet Centre. The store, one of the flagship shops at Killarney Outlet Centre has been closed for a number of weeks to undertake a massive re-vamp thanks to a 500,000 Euro investment on behalf of Blarney Woollen Mills.

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A man who knows a great deal about quality cars is TG4's Golden Boy Daithi O'Shea, having driven every historic mile of the 2,500 miles of Route 66 - from Los Angeles to Chicago last summer for his popular TV show "Daithi ar Route 66". While he is on more terra-ferma back home, Daithi's mode of transport is a very reliable yet sophisticated Volkswagen Passat. A classically stylish car that befits Daithi, recently nominated for a coveted VIP Style Award 2008.

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The Kerry Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Association are in the process of raising over 1 million Euro to develop Ireland's first dedicated CF treatment unit within Cork University Hospital. In order to raise these vital funds, the "Build 4 Life" team in the final stages of building two houses in Castleisland. The building project is being supported by the entire community, and to assist with the fundraising, the Killarney Outlet Centre and the Kerry Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Association are organising "Passion for Fashion", a Fashion Event for all the Family, in store on Thursday 13th March.

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No matter what age you are, your Mum deserves an extra special "Thank You" on Mothers Day. But forget about the Flowers - they will wither and the Chocolates - they will add unwanted pounds! Mums deserve extra special pampering, away from the usual stresses and strains of life, and by giving her a pampering experience you are acknowledging the hard work she has put in to you and continues to put in to you.

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Whether you've been good or bad over the past few weeks Easter will shortly be upon us which means an Extended Easter Break. What better way to spend this time than to indulge yourself at Cork's prestigious Five Star Hayfield Manor.

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Since the Killarney Outlet Centre first opened it’s doors to eager shoppers in 1999, the Centre has recorded year on year growth in visitor numbers. Figures just in for 2007 show continued growth, despite the reported retail slow down in Ireland and abroad. The Centre has also reported an increase in actual Sales to correspond with the increase in visitors to the Centre.

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For the first time in Ireland a new Housing Association has been formed to take advantage of the changing tide in the private property market. The aim is to make it easier for people to own their own home by guiding first time buyers through the minefield of red tape and offering an innovative option for quality houses.

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As spring approaches, and girls look forward to updating their wardrobes with the latest collections, ladies from all over Cork and beyond can now call into the fabulous shoe boutique, LUCA, and fall in love with their Spring Collections which have just arrived in store

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The 60s Baby-Doll silhouette is the clear inspiration for b.young’s Spring Collection, which also offers a new feminine and sportier line.

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Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty today launched their brand new website, www.seantaaffe.com and are offering an On-Line Booking Facility,the very first Salon in Ireland to have this cutting edge technology.

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Neil Prenderville of 96 FM sets a challenge to male listeners to cook the Ultimate Valentines meal for their loved ones.

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The All New Audi A4 was unveiled at Newmarket Motors by Daithi O'Shea.

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David Keating joins the team at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club as the New Club Pro. David Keating, takes over from Tony Coveney who was based at the Club for the past 40 years. So an end to another era at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and the beginning of another!

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The world is a beautiful place! This has served as the inspiration to ICHIs designers in the Spring Collection 2008, where joyful, open-minded thinking is evident throughout.

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