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A ceremonial start for the Rally of the Lakes will take place in Killarney Town Centre on Friday, 1 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

During this time, rally cars competing in this year’s event will pass through the town centre start ramp before heading to the opening stages. This is a popular part of the rally weekend and gives spectators and visitors the chance to see the crews and cars up close.

Temporary traffic restrictions and limited access may apply in parts of the town centre during these hours. Organisers are working with local authorities and An Garda Síochána to minimise disruption.
South West Gnó Skillnet will be running a number of practical training courses over the coming weeks designed to help businesses strengthen their digital, marketing and administrative skills. The courses will be delivered through a mix of in-person and online sessions, making them accessible for busy professionals and teams.

Upcoming courses include Instagram for Business, Canva for Social Media Marketing, and Intermediate Excel. Each programme is designed to be hands-on and practical, providing participants with skills they can immediately apply within their business.

These training opportunities are a great way for members and their teams to build confidence in key areas such as social media marketing, content creation and data management.

We encourage our members to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities and continue investing in the growth and development of their teams.
Killarney enjoyed outstanding success at the 2026 Gold Medal Awards for Hotels Ireland, held on 27 January 2026, with a strong showing from local businesses who are members of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce