News
Excellent Edel hits all the right notes at Rotary contest
R
Edel Crowley, seated on left, overall winner of the Killarney Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year at The Franciscan Friary, Killarney, on Saturday night. Seated on right is Hannah Sherry, second. At back are Charlotte O'Halloran, Caoimhe Doyle and Caitriona Fitzmaurice with Eve Kelliher, Killarney, Advertiser, and Angela O'Connor, Killarney Rotary Club. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
RESOUNDING rounds of applause range out for talented Edel Crowley who took a bow when she was crowned overall winner of the prestigious Killarney Rotary Young Musician of the Year competition on Saturday night.
The Franciscan Friary in Killarney hosted the 16th annual concert, which followed competitions in the nearby Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Centre, Fairhill, on Friday and Saturday.
The event, held in association with Killarney Advertiser, showcased some of Kerry’s brightest and best singers and instrumentalists.
Edel, from Tralee, represented Rotary Ireland last year in the Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland Young Musician competition in the UK.
Killarney Rotary president-elect Angela O’Connor described this year’s competition and concert as a huge success and paid tribute to all involved. Angela, together with Rotary Ireland District Governor Declan Tyner presented the prizes.
Killarney’s Hannah Sherry, on piano, won second prize while Catriona Fitzmaurice, Tralee, voice, was in third place.
The runners-up were Caoimhe Doyle, Muckross, Killarney, on violin, and Charlotte O’Halloran, Tarbert, in the voice category.
Orlaith O’Sullivan from Killorglin won the James Gleeson Memorial Trophy. James’s wife Grace and son Eoin presented the trophy in James’s memory.
The competition, which had Tomas O Tuama and Donal O’Callaghan as adjudicators, has contributed hugely to raising the standards of classical music performance in the county over the years.
Organisers Sean Treacy and Barry Murphy of Killarney Rotary Club established the contest in 2001.
“It’s great to see that the competition is holding its numbers every year with so many young performers taking part,” said Sean. “We’re already looking forward to next year’s event. Killarney Rotary Club is delighted to keep the bar raised in the music world.”
Sean added: “The Friary was a unique venue with its wonderful natural acoustics.”
Edel Crowley, seated on left, overall winner of the Killarney Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year at The Franciscan Friary, Killarney, on Saturday night. Seated on right is Hannah Sherry, second. At back are Charlotte O'Halloran, Caoimhe Doyle and Caitriona Fitzmaurice with Eve Kelliher, Killarney, Advertiser, and Angela O'Connor, president-elect, Killarney Rotary Club. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Two young local girls showed great business initiative on Saturday ahead of the Kerry v Donegal match at Fitzgerald Stadium.
Erin McSweeney and Jessie Doolin set up a sweet stall outside a house on Lewis Road, catching the thousands of football fans walking towards the grounds.
The enterprising pair did a busy trade selling soft drinks, sweets, and chocolates to the passing crowds before throw-in.
Their match-day venture also caught the attention of the national sports media, with a photograph of the girls at their stall captured by Sportsfile photographer Stephen McCarthy ahead of the game.
Noel O’Neill has claimed first place in the Unrestricted category of the latest Killarney Camera Club competition, which focused on the theme of the ‘Kerry Landscape’.
His winning photograph, titled ‘Conor Pass Lake and the Three Sisters’, features a detailed study of Mullaghveal located beneath the Conor Pass.
The image captures the wide sweep of the valley, utilizing an elevated viewpoint that allows the glacial landscape to unfold toward the Atlantic horizon. The composition highlights the quiet lakes in the foreground against the dark, rocky slopes of the valley, with the distant outline of the Three Sisters adding further depth and scale to the scene.
The judges praised the photograph as an outstanding example of landscape work, noting its effective balance of composition, light, and perspective to capture the vastness of the West Kerry terrain.
Young entrepreneurs spot match-day business opportunity
Two young local girls showed great business initiative on Saturday ahead of the Kerry v Donegal match at Fitzgerald Stadium....
Conor Pass photo captures top spot in Camera Club competition
Noel O’Neill has claimed first place in the Unrestricted category of the latest Killarney Camera Club competition, which focused on the theme of...
Locals and tourists urged to be vigilant following break-ins
Gardaí have issued an appeal for vigilance to both locals and tourists following a series of vehicle break-ins and a...
Killarney mourns the sudden passing of Brian ‘Chomp’ O’Regan
Killarney was plunged into sadness this week following the sudden passing of one of its most popular and beloved personalities,...
Maggie’s Montessori children step out for Barnardos Big Toddle
The children at Maggie’s Montessori took to the paths on Wednesday this week to complete a special sponsored walk in...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
