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Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
See photos of Tralee hotel's new luxury estate cabins
Kerryman Today at 04:00 Ballygarry Hotel and Spa is now offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a nature-focused luxury stay in one of the estate's 12 new adult-only cabins. The Tralee hotel said its estate cabins are designed to blend seamlessly with nature and have a strong focus on supporting local suppliers. Each cabin is strategically positioned so guests can take in views of the Slieve Mish Mountains and the surrounding Kerry landscape through large feature windows. Ballygarry Hotel proprietor Padraig McGillicuddy said the estate experience is perfect for romantic getaways or peaceful solo retreats. 'Our Nordic-style cabins embody the perfect blend of luxury and nature, providing guests with a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,' Mr McGillicuddy said. 'We believe that nature should be accessible to everyone, and we are excited to offer this unique experience.' The cabins are named after a selection of trees featured throughout the estate. 'Each cabin name is a reflection of the unique beauty that surrounds us here, and we're confident that our guests will feel a great connection to the outdoors,' Mr McGillicuddy said.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists monitoring large seaweed mass that could be heading for Florida
The Brief Satellite images have spotted large amounts of Sargassum built in the ocean. Scientists say some accumulation of Sargassum is beneficial to sea life, but too much can cause effects similar to a red tide. Scientists issue warnings to beachgoers about the effects of Sargassum. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Satellite images show the unusually large mat of seagrass called Sargassum that USF scientists in St. Petersburg are tracking by satellite in the ocean. Why you should care It's moving from off Africa in the general direction of Florida. In normal amounts, this Sargassum is beneficial to all kinds of sea life, but this mass of seaweed is unusually large. "As with many things too much of a good thing can be a bad thing," said Dennis McGillicuddy, a senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. "As you refer to these inundations of Sargassum seaweed, they can be harmful to the coastal ecosystem and as well as impacts on human health." READ: Multiple vehicles, boats burned in Plant City controlled burn turned brush fire: HCFR As it decomposes on the beach, it can cause breathing problems for some, as does Red Tide. Although it's a different organism than Red Tide, scientists believe the big Sargassum mat is fueled by nutrients, possibly man-made nutrients like fertilizer and runoff. What they're saying Scientists said it could have a similar impact as Red Tide on our beaches if it reaches them. "The USF people are going to have their finger on this," said McGillicuddy. "We still don't know if the full bloom potential is going to be realized by the time it gets to the State of Florida, but this is a heads-up that it could be coming." Scientists said the Sargassum seaweed can naturally yield Arsenic as it decomposes, so clean-up crews would have to be careful where they put it when they clean it up. What's next If the massive Sargassum mat holds together and reaches our beaches, it would most likely be next spring and summer, something else to watch out for, in addition to hurricanes and Red Tide. The Source FOX 13 Lloyd Sowers collected the information in this story. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
