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Local lad gets over 1m TikTok views

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By Michelle Crean

 

It’s the hottest social media platform out there right now – with users trying to get as many views as possible – but one local lad has managed to clock up a staggering 1m views in just four days.

Grigoriy Geniyevskiy, who happens to be doing a great job on his work placement with us here at the Killarney Advertiser, made an 11 second TikTok video which caught the imagination of others.

Within hours he was shocked to see that his funny sketch, which showed him playing along with song lyrics and removing letters from his name on screen on the video-sharing platform, went viral.

The total playtime is just over 3908 hours, with a worldwide reach from the USA to Australia.

The TikTok App, which is most popular with youngsters, has gained up over 1.5 billion downloads since its launch with more users than Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest and LinkedIn.

“As part of a competition to see who has more likes on the App, my friend and I set up accounts to see who can come up with the most entertaining videos for people to watch,” Grigoriy told the Killarney Advertiser.

 

“I set up my account @griggen and so did my buddy @shanelyne1. For the whole month of January, we spent our time making videos and we would go back and forth with the number of likes gained. The whole process was fun. Trying to be creative and unique with your sketches really interested us and drove us forward uploading more and more each day.

“At one point my friend had reached over 300,000 views on each of his two videos. It was absolutely crazy to see so many people watching my video and liking it.”

Follow Grig @griggen for more TikToks.

 

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Milltown plan to preserve history in community project 

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The Milltown History and Heritage Society has announced plans for an oral history archive for the community.

It is hoped that the collection and preservation of stories and folklore will be a valuable resource for future generations.

Oral history expert and historian Dr Tomás Mac Conmara will speak in Milltown in support of the launch.

Dr Mac Conmara, who is an award-winning oral historian, lecturer and author, will speak at the Muintir na Tíre Hall in Milltown at 8pm on Friday, October 24 and will introduce the fundamentals for the collection of oral history.

The presentation is free of charge and is supported by funding from the Creative Communities Grant Scheme 2025.

Attendees will be introduced to the practical skills required in interviewing, recording and documenting local heritage.

Stewart Stephans of the Milltown History and Heritage Society said they are excited to have Tomás to set them on the right path towards the development of the archive.

He said: “The collection and retention of oral history needs to be approached properly, drawing on the right advice and maintaining high standards, so we are pleased to be getting the input of such a renowned expert.” The event is open to anyone who would like to attend.

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Network Ireland Kerry discuss sustainable success

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Network Ireland Kerry held their third annual collaboration event last Wednesday at the Rose Hotel, Tralee. The theme was: “The Journey to Sustainable Success” which brought three industry experts together to talk about their own journey to sustainable successful.

Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial leaders came together for this highly anticipated event to learn about the journey from becoming a start-up, to a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), and a large SME.

The event was opened by AIB Branch Liaison for Network Ireland Kerry and AIB Castleisland Branch Manager, Colleen Shannon. It was MC’d by AIB Tralee Branch Manager, Stephen Stack.

Sarah Farrar of AINMHÌ, Garrett Dillon of Mr. Binman and Dillon Waste Ltd. and Susan Quirke-Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori School Group were among the speakers at the event.

These leaders spoke about their challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs they encountered, from launching an idea to scaling operations nationally.

Tara Elzingre of Tara Elzingre Consultancy, Zaneta Labuz-Czerwein of Rustic Boowa and Sharon Hartnett of U Coaching promoted their businesses for ‘Minute on the Mic’

Emily Reen, Network Ireland Kerry President, described the event as a testament to the power of partnership. She said: “The event underscored a powerful message: sustainable business success is not a solo journey. With the right partnerships, teams and financial tools, businesses of all sizes can grow with purpose, resilience, and long-term impact.”

Network Ireland Kerry will host their next monthly event on November 12 in Killarney and in collaboration with the Kerry Local Enterprise Office, titled: “Gain Competitive Advantage in Your Business”. This event will be MC’d by Karen Ronan, 2025 National Vice President of Network Ireland and CEO of Galway Chamber. This event is open to non-members and members, and everyone is welcome from 6 pm for networking and refreshments, with the event taking place from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

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