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County’s artists working out of National Park

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Three Artists in Residence at Kerry County Council have benefitted from the goodwill of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the support of Minister Josepha Madigan. An expanded partnership sees support for the residencies via the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Trustees of Muckross House in the generous granting of residential cottages from which the county’s resident artists are currently working.

Writer in Residence Annemarie Ní Churráin is based in one of the cottages, as is Filmmaker in Residence Mieke Vanmechelen and shortly they will be joined by Musician in Residence, Ian Wilson. A briefing session was held this week at the Schoolhouse in Muckross in which the Trustees of Muckross House were present alongside representatives from the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

“The temporary use of the cottages allows the NPWS to be especially relevant to contemporary arts culture and we are delighted to be a part of the excellent work that is taking place across these art disciplines in Kerry,” said Pat Dawson, Regional Manager with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

 

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Proposal for Immersive Kerry Simulator

A proposal to investigate the development of a state-of-the-art immersive simulator experience showcasing Kerry’s iconic scenic locations is set to be discussed by Kerry County Council. Councillor Tommy Cahill will […]

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A proposal to investigate the development of a state-of-the-art immersive simulator experience showcasing Kerry’s iconic scenic locations is set to be discussed by Kerry County Council.

Councillor Tommy Cahill will put forward a motion today, Friday, at the Ordinary December Meeting of Kerry County Council, asking the local authority to explore the feasibility of the attraction.
The motion requests that Kerry County Council “liaise with Fáilte Ireland, the Department of Tourism, and all relevant stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of developing a state-of-the-art immersive simulator experience.”
The aim of the simulator would be to enable visitors to feel as though they are flying through and experiencing Kerry’s most iconic scenic locations and visitor attractions, similar to ultra-modern versions available in other parts of the world.

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Art House opens long-awaited kids and teens exhibition

The Art House has launched its first Kids and Teens Art Exhibition this week, showcasing the work of over 100 young artists from the local community. The exhibition, which the […]

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The Art House has launched its first Kids and Teens Art Exhibition this week, showcasing the work of over 100 young artists from the local community.

The exhibition, which the Art House hopes to make an annual event, features creations made during the September to December term.
The opening night was held on Thursday this week, from 8.00 am to 5:30 pm at the Department of Culture, Communications & Sport building on New Road, next door to The Art House.
Art Director Tracy Cronin said she was “excited to announce that The Art House will be hosting a kids and teens Art Exhibition this December, showcasing the incredible work created during our September to December term,”
Kerry Arts Officer Kate Kennelly opened the massive event, with musical performances provided by teen musicians from the Killarney School of Music.
The exhibition is now open to the public and runs until January 5.

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