The Irish History podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, will record a special episode on Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s story on Wednesday, October 15.

Fin Dwyer releases episodes weekly about Ireland’s past and over the last 15 years the show has become one of Ireland’s longest running shows with a massive global audience.

When completed, the podcast will include contributions from a well-known author on the Monsignor, a member of the Monsignor’s family and from the Memorial Society.

Admission is free but it is a ticketed event with limited capacity.

Those interested in attending are advised to email oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com.

This will be one of the final events of the 1925 – 2025 Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Commemorations.

An Post are set to release a commemorative stamp that will be issued on October 23 for worldwide mailing.

The stamp will be available in selected post offices for at least three months.

The third event will occur at the end of the year when The O’Flaherty Memorial Society and Killarney Library host a month-long exhibition on the life story of Hugh O’Flaherty, running from December 15 to January 17, 2026.

More details will be released closer to the date. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial on mission road to mark the anniversary of his death on October 30 and the centenary of his ordination on December 20.

Earlier commemorative events included successful group tour to Rome in March and an O’Flaherty’s Town Trail Walk in August.

The newly appointed Creative Director of West End House School of Arts, Susan Goodwillie, will be the guest speaker at the next Soul Talks Live event in Anam Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday, October 10, at 7.30pm.

Ms Goodwillie has extensive experience in the performing industry and brings a wreath of knowledge to the conversation.

She is a graduate of Musical Theatre and lived in New York city for 9 years.

She has performed on off Broadway stages and appeared on television in Medium and ER.

She was the co-founder of SPACE on Ryder Farm, which is an acclaimed residency program for artists and changemakers.

She also served as a company manager for Michael Keegan Dolan’s internationally acclaimed Irish dance company, Teaċ Daṁsa.


Ms Goodwillie has recently stepped into her role at West End House School of Arts, and she brings both international experience and a passion for fostering creativity.

Soul Talks Live is hosted by Killarney singer Grace Foley. Each month, the event invites a guest to take part in a ‘live podcast’ style conversation, where they answer the same set of questions on life, creativity and what drives them.

The series launched in August with a full audience and will continue monthly at Anam Arts and Cultural Centre.