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The return of the ‘Pop Up Gaeltacht’

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A third ‘Pop Up Gaeltacht’ will take place in Teddy O'Connor's bar on August 25.

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Based on previous events, where numbers have been steadily increasing, organiser James Knoblauch has decided to go ahead with a third meeting.

At the first Pop Up, they had about 30 in attendance. At the second one, around 50 turned up.

There was a great mix of all levels of fluency, from learners using a ‘cúpla focal’, to native Irish speakers from the Gaeltacht.

Several sixth year students from St Brendan’s College used the last meeting to prepare for their Leaving exams.

“What stood out to all who attended was the mix of old and young there and the positive attitude the younger attendees held towards the language, without the baggage the older generations might have had,” James told the Killarney Advertiser.

“One lady commented to me that it had to be the largest gathering of locals in Killarney speaking Irish in several hundred years. Not sure how accurate that claim is, but certainly encouraged us to continue with the Pop Ups.”

“Given the reaction from the first two Pop Up Gaeltachtaí, we can see there is definitely a demand for Irish language events in Killarney and occasions to bring together the Irish speaking community in the town. We intend to continue with the Pop Up Gaeltacht, but we'd also like to expand beyond events in a pub setting and continue to grow the community.”

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit to host CPR Training

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is hosting a public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday, March 20. The event will take place in the Gleneagle Ballroom […]

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is hosting a public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday, March 20.

The event will take place in the Gleneagle Ballroom from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

“You can register online for our Hands for Life training course or just drop in where you can learn the simple steps to save a life,” said Kevin O’Leary.
The CPR training is free to attend.

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Expert to guide parents on navigating the Digital Age

Renowned family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk in Killarney. Organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, the event […]

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Renowned family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk in Killarney.

Organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, the event will take place at the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Thursday, March 20 at 7pm.
Dr Hogan will offer practical advice and insights on managing screen time, promoting healthy digital habits, and fostering strong communication with tech-savvy children. The talk is open to all parents of primary and secondary school children.
Dr Hogan said: “I am really looking forward to meeting everyone in Killarney and I will discuss how to develop a harmonious home with that tech savvy child. It’s the issue facing all parents and everything I look at is based on my own experience as a parent, and from my work in schools over 25 years. This event in Killarney will be very open and we can interact with each other and people can ask me any questions they wish.”
Mary Carroll, Chairperson of the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, said: “We were looking for a guest speaker who would really inform parents on the issues affecting them today and we are delighted that we could organise Dr Richard Hogan to come to Killarney. His work in the media is followed by many, and his advice is practical and relevant for parents today. He will provide practical tips for addressing the challenges of social media, gaming, and technology use in everyday family life.”
This event is open to all parents in all schools, and we welcome everyone to attend. Places are limited so make sure to book in advance on bit.ly/richardhogan to secure a seat.”
Mary Carroll added:, “The number one issue for all parents at the moment, is how to manage screentime in this new digital age, and this is an opportunity to hear from an expert and ask any questions that you have. We will provide the facility to ask questions anonymously by having a question box, which Dr Hogan will go through and answer during his presentation.”
Tickets are €10 and can be booked at bit.ly/richardhogan or paid for in cash at the door.

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