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SURVEY: Just 18% of Kerry fans are expecting an All-Ireland in 2019

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Fewer than one in five Kerry football supporters think Kerry will win the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, according to a new survey carried out by the Killarney Advertiser.

 

When asked to predict how Kerry will fare in this year’s championship, 18% of respondents said that Kerry will go all the way with 44% stating that a semi-final exit is the most likely outcome. 17% of fans surveyed think that Kerry will reach the All-Ireland final but come up just short of the ultimate prize, while a further 17% foresee elimination at the Super 8s stage.

4% of our less optimistic readers think The Kingdom will fail to make it past the qualifiers.

 

Many observers consider Kerry to be in a period of transition under new manager Peter Keane but expectations for this season remain relatively high amongst the county’s football followers. 55% of fans believe that the Green and Gold need to at least reach the All-Ireland final for 2019 to be classed as a “good year” and a further 20% feel that nothing less than reclaiming the Sam Maguire will suffice.

 

However, the survey does also appear to indicate that many Kerry fans are willing to be patient with this young and up-and-coming team when it comes to going all the way. Over half of the supporters surveyed expect Kerry to win their next All-Ireland in 2021 or after, with a quarter predicting success in 2020.

 

Fans are generally happy with the progress being made under Peter Keane with 78% of respondents stating that they are confident that Kerry are heading in the right direction.

 

Looking to this weekend’s Munster final, Kerry supporters don’t appear to be too worried about the challenge posed by old foes Cork. A whopping 93% of the fans who were surveyed think that The Kingdom will claim their seventh consecutive provincial title in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night.

 

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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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