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Hilarious play is a “holy show”!
HOLY SHOW! Ray and Eoin O’Sullivan and Ann Eager launching the play 'A Papal Blessing' a two-act play from Killarney playwright Ray O'Sullivan.
A brand new two-act play from a Killarney playwright guarantees to create a holy show with its hilarious antics and deeply-poignant story.
Following on from his hugely-successful sell-out play, ‘The Rise and
Rise of the Healy-Raes’, Ray O’Sullivan has now turned to divine
inspiration for his latest work.
‘A Papal Blessing’ tells the story of friends Martin and Seanie who were among the 300,000 people who attended the Youth Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II in 1979.
Both young men were at that Mass to witness the Pontiff utter the
famous words, ‘Young people of Ireland, I love you’. But their reasons
for travelling to Galway that autumn day couldn’t be more different.
The consequences are that 40 years on, the Papal visit still casts a
long, painful but fascinating shadow over the lives of those affected.
With some hilarious exchanges and comedy-gold moments, the play also
goes further to delve into issues of identity, love and the relentless
yearning to belong in an ever-changing rural Ireland.
Directed by Pádraig Dennehy, this brand-new, original two-act play
stars Ray O’Sullivan (as Martin), Eoin O’Sullivan (as Seanie) and Ann
Eager (as Mammy).
Killarney dates include December 7 in Beaufort Community Centre at 8.30pm and on January 11 in the INEC Acoustic Club, Killarney at 8pm. It will also take place in the CYMS Killorglin on November 23, at 8pm.
“I’m very proud and excited to stage my second play, following on from
the success of ‘The Rise and Rise of the Healy-Raes’,” Ray said.
"I love to give people a good night out with lots of laughter, but in
doing that, I also like to explore themes that still urge us to ask
questions of ourselves, and even still tend to make us uncomfortable
at times.”
He added that they learned from their last play that Kerry people do love drama and
theatre.
“They expect high standards and I’m hopeful that ‘A Papal
Blessing’ will once again reach those high standards every audience
deserves.”
For further information and to book tickets please contact Ray O’Sullivan on 087 2279657.
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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