Pictured: L/R Kate O Dowd Operations Manager, Rebecca Wilmot Operations Supervisor, Katie O Connell Loans Officer, Denyse Shine Loans Officer, Martina Kelly Teller, Eve Dowling Teller, Ulligak Klock Teller, Jimmy Deenihan Curator, Kenneth Leen Lending Manager, Christy Killeen Secretary, Rita Quigley Treasurer, Megan Bambury Committee, Gerard Mulvihill Social Media Manager, Sarah Bougattaya Marketing Officer. Photo: John Kelliher Photography
The forthcoming 2026 Listowel Food Fair is set to take place from Thursday 5th – Monday 9th November 2026. One of the festival’s key events is a ‘Positive Ageing Seminar’ – In Association with Listowel Credit Union which will take place at the Listowel Community Centre on Friday 6th November at 7pm.
This event welcomes the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Older People Kieran O’Donnell TD and Dr. Niall Moyna, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at DCU. Other featured speakers are Brendan Garvey-Personal Trainer & Neuromuscular Therapist, Julian Cascante – Certified Nutritional Coach and Trevor Horan, General Manager of Listowel Community Centre, Personal Trainer, Online and Nutritional Coach.
Listowel Credit Union as an official sponsor this year are committed to supporting the forthcoming ‘Positive Ageing Seminar’ as part of their support of the overall festival.
Speaking on the announcement Peter Barry, Interim CEO, Listowel Credit Union said:
“Listowel Credit Union is delighted to partner with Listowel Food Fair in its 31st year. As a credit union that values its community presence in North Kerry, we fully understand the importance of showcasing the very best of Listowel and North Kerry, and Listowel Food Fair does this exceptionally well. We are proud to be in a position to support such a fantastic event, and we hope everyone makes it a Food Fair to remember.”
Speaking on the announcement of the sponsorship of Listowel Credit Union and their commitment to the ‘Positive Ageing Seminar’ Jimmy Deenihan said:
“On behalf of the Listowel Food Fair we would like to acknowledge and thank Listowel Credit Union for their support of the 2026 Listowel Food Fair and in particular their alignment with the ‘Positive Ageing Seminar’ which will be one of the festivals highlights this year. We look forward to welcoming Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell TDD and Dr. Niall Moyna, DCU to Listowel and to delivering a robust and engaging seminar on the various topics surrounding positive ageing”
Listowel Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial co-operative, owned by and run for its members, serving the people of Listowel, Ballybunion and the surrounding North Kerry area from its branches in both towns. Guided by the credit union values of community, fairness and people before profit, Listowel Credit Union offers a full range of savings and loan products, including mortgages and personal, car, home improvement, student and holiday loans, as well as Home Energy Upgrade Loans, farm finance through Cultivate, and loans for small and medium businesses.
Members can also avail of services such as mobile banking, foreign exchange, insurance, and direct debits. Beyond financial services, the credit union is proud to support local clubs, schools, festivals, and community initiatives, and was recently recognised as an Autism Friendly Champion by Autism Friendly Listowel, reflecting its commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive space for all members.
Tickets for the ‘Positive Ageing Seminar’ are €15 and are available on Eventbrite and at the Listowel Community Centre. This event is hosted in aid of Ard Chúram Day Care Centre.
The 2026 Listowel Food Fair is supported by Kinisla, Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, Kerry Local Enterprise Office, FBD Insurance plc, Garvey’s Supervalu Listowel, John J Galvin & Son Ltd, Listowel Credit Union, Media365, Buckley Agri and Tipperary Crystal.
FBD Insurance plc is the ‘Preferred Insurance Partner’ of the 2026 Listowel Food Fair.
Information on the 2026 Listowel Food Fair is available at www.listowelfoodfair.ie.
Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.ie
