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SINGERS: Members of the Blackwater Singers and Finding Your Voice will hold a fundraising concert in the Blackwater Tavern, on April 11. Photo: Michelle Crean

By Michelle Crean

Two choral groups are planning to come together for a special night of song next week and plan to raise plenty of funds for charity.
Blackwater Singers present ‘A Night of Song’ in the Blackwater Tavern on Thursday, April 11 at 8.30pm. And special guests on the night include Killarney ladies singing group Finding Your Voice.
Admission is free but donations will be greatly accepted to raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital and for Tralee boy Noah Switzer Buckley who suffers with Autism, Musical Director for the event Mary Culloty O’Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser this week.
“One of the ladies in the Blackwater group had a child who attended Crumlin Hospital so they chose that as their charity,” Mary said.
“The Killarney ladies group picked Noah Switzer Buckley. It’s going to be a great night. There’ll be songs from both groups and at the end both will come together and sing ‘Ireland’s Call’ to raise the roof for the grand finale.”
Mary’s husband Paul O’Sullivan will be the sound engineer on the night.
And she added that everyone involved is giving their time for free.
“Thanks to Mary and Teddy O’Neill, both members of the Blackwater group, who have kindly allowed us to perform in the Blackwater Tavern. Everyone is giving up their own time for this evening and every penny is going to the charities.”

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Unique reflexology class welcomes four sets of twins

A highly unusual baby reflexology class is currently underway at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, featuring four sets of twins. The four-week course, which commenced this week marks a […]

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A highly unusual baby reflexology class is currently underway at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, featuring four sets of twins.

The four-week course, which commenced this week marks a rare occasion for the town as it is the first baby reflexology class in eight years to be made up entirely of twins.

Run by Una O’Donoghue of Reflexology Killarney, the weekly sessions are designed to provide a relaxed, social environment where new parents can connect with one another. Throughout the course, local mothers learn gentle reflexology techniques aimed at promoting bonding and supporting infants experiencing common issues like digestion difficulties and disrupted sleep.
Among those taking part in the unique July sessions are mothers Áine Cahill with her twins Páidí and Éabha, Tracey Cremin with her twins April and Noah, Miranda O’Shea with her twins Nora and Hailey, and Eileen Cooper with her twins Caoimhe and Odhran. The classes will continue at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre through mid-July.

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Musical Society announces production team for 2027 show ‘Sister Act’

Killarney Musical Society has officially unveiled its star-studded production team for its highly anticipated spring 2027 staging of the hit musical Sister Act. The production will run from March 20 […]

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Killarney Musical Society has officially unveiled its star-studded production team for its highly anticipated spring 2027 staging of the hit musical Sister Act.

The production will run from March 20 to 4 next year at the Gleneagle Arena, with details regarding upcoming auditions and ticket sales expected to be announced shortly.
Award-winning director Oliver Hurley, owner of the Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre, returns to take the helm for what will be his 16th production with the society.
Joining the team for the first time is choreographer Barbara Meany, who was recently awarded Best Choreographer (Gilbert Section) at the prestigious Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) awards.
Returning to lead the musical department is Jimmy Brockie, marking his fourth show as Musical Director for the society. Brockie will collaborate with a full live orchestra every night. Working alongside him is Sorcha O’Connor, who returns as Choral Mistress to rehearse and develop the vocal performances of the cast.
Newly appointed Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Killarney Musical Society, Lisa Campbell said:
“With such a talented production team secured, everyone at Killarney Musical Society is incredibly excited to begin work on Sister Act. We are looking forward to bringing this uplifting, hilarious, and high-energy show to local audiences at the Gleneagle Arena in March 2027.”

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