18 December 2008
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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04 December 2008
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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04 December 2008
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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04 December 2008
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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02 December 2008
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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02 December 2008
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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01 December 2008
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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01 December 2008
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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Over a week ago a row broke out at the UK’s national broadcaster, the BBC, over a tweet by its senior football anchor and Match of the Day presenter, Gary Lineker. The one-time England record goal sco...