Taoiseach opens Killarney centre

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, was in Killarney yesterday for the official opening of what he described as "another jewel in the crown…

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, was in Killarney yesterday for the official opening of what he described as "another jewel in the crown for Killarney", a £6 million convention centre at the Gleneagle Hotel. Mr Ahern was accompanied by Ms Celia Larkin.

The opening of the National Events Centre preceded the Irish premiere of Ceol Chiarrai's 30-member show, To Dance On The Moon, which will run for the summer at the centre.

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