Eco Awareness at The Killarney Park

Killarney, often referred to as the ‘town in the park,’ is synonymous with vast open spaces, abundant greenery, enchanting lakes, and fresh, crisp air. With such a naturally beautiful destination, it’s incumbent upon us to respect and protect our surrounding environment.

The team at The Killarney Park is dedicated to providing a sustainable holiday option for visitors. We want our guests to feel confident that during their stay at The Killarney Park, we’re taking proactive measures to make their visit as environmentally gentle as possible.

Embark on our sustainability journey by choosing our Eco Awareness Package at The Killarney Park. Spend two nights in the heart of Killarney Town. Park up your vehicle in our complimentary off-street car park, with electric vehicle charging points available, and fully utilise our central location to explore the area without leaving a trace.

Stroll directly into 26,000 acres of National Parkland situated just across the road. Bike, hike, scoot, horse-ride, jaunt, amble, skate or jog your way around this magnificent landscape. There’s indeed something for everyone.

To promote Eco Awareness, we offer complimentary use of our bicycles for exploring the park.

We are proud to collaborate with local, like-minded small businesses and can recommend the following activities for those favouring a greener lifestyle. Speak with our Concierge Team if you’d like additional information on these activities.

Trailtalk: Guided Trail Running & Hikes – Immerse yourself in nature by running through the trails, hills, and mountains of Kerry. They cater to beginners and experienced runners alike.

Sea Synergy: Participate in a range of environmentally friendly activities like coastal foraging tours, nature walks, and kayaking, all led by experienced Marine Biologists.

As a token of our commitment, we will gift you a sustainable water bottle. We’re pleased to mention that we have a chilled water filter system available at reception, eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles.

During your stay at The Killarney Park under the Eco Awareness Package, we will arrange for a tree to be planted on your behalf. Rest peacefully, knowing that you’ve joined us in our journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

The Eco Awareness Package Includes:

• Full Irish breakfast served in The Peregrine on both mornings.
• Two The Killarney Park branded metal water bottles
• A tree planted on your behalf to help offset your carbon footprint
• Complimentary use of The Killarney Park bicycles
• Complimentary use of the leisure suite including 20m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, bubble pool, outside hot tub and fitness suite.
• Complimentary parking with EV charging

What sets The Killarney Park apart as a sustainable hotel choice?

• We are Green Hospitality Ireland-certified as Single Use Plastic Free.
• By replacing miniature toiletry bottles with larger luxury refillable dispensers, we’ve managed to reduce our single-use plastic by a staggering 100,000 bottles per annum.
• We use compostable take-away cups.
• Metal straws and stirrers have replaced their plastic counterparts.
• Drinking water is bottled in glass, not plastic.
• A chilled, filtered water station is conveniently located at our front door.
• The Killarney Park sources its water from its own well, which meets the needs of both guests and staff.
• All drinking water, bottled on-site, has its sales proceeds donated annually to a local sustainable project.
• Leather coasters are used across the hotel.
• Guest amenities such as toothbrushes, earbuds, shower hats, and vanity kits are made from bamboo or biodegradable materials.
• Laundry bags, newspaper delivery bags, and guest carrier bags are crafted from natural materials like linen or paper.
• We’ve done away with plastic bin liners, and each guest room features a recycling bin.
• We have a partnership with Clean The World, who assist us in recycling all toiletry waste and used soap bars.
• The Killarney Park is powered by 100% Green Renewable Gas and Electricity, thus ensuring Carbon Neutrality.
• Our cleaning products, supplied by Green Clean, are allergen and chemical-free.
• We provide Porsche-designed electric car charging points for guests.
• Guests enjoy complimentary access to PressReader, an online platform offering newspapers and magazines from around the globe, significantly reducing paper waste.
• The entire hotel operates on energy-saving LED lighting.
• We are dedicated to recycling cardboard packaging, glass, cans, used light bulbs, and batteries, and we constantly strive to further reduce waste to landfill.
• We continuously monitor paper usage within the hotel in our efforts to reduce and reuse.
• We’re proud members of Repak, a not-for-profit packaging recycling scheme funded by contributors from over 3,000 member companies nationwide.
• Our team actively participates in Killarney Tidy Towns, a voluntary community-based group that aims to keep our town clean, tidy, and sustainable.
• Our culinary team is dedicated to sourcing food from local producers and small artisan businesses in the locality.
• All cigarette waste is collected by an Irish company – Nobutts.ie, ensuring that all plastic from used cigarettes is recycled.

The Green Sustainability Team at our hotel is always on the lookout for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. We welcome any queries or suggestions you might have. Please do not hesitate to contact info@killarneyparkhotel.ie.