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Singer to debut emotional isolation song tonight (Friday) 

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By Michelle Crean

A Killarney singer/songwriter has packed a range of emotions built up from the uncertainty of recent weeks – with a debut performance tonight (Friday) online.

Grace Foley will perform 'Together Apart' at 7pm live on her Facebook and Instagram pages: 'Grace Foley Singer' with a live concert from her living room.

“I found myself wondering how I could express my own feelings on this unprecedented situation,” Grace this week told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I was listing off different songs I could sing when it hit me, why don't I write my own song! Dressed in my finest PJs I sat at the piano and I had basically written the whole thing in less than an hour. It just came out!”

She then contacted her friend Dave McCune at Ventry Recording Studio in Balbriggan to see if he could create a backing for the song.

“Dave created a basic track and I recorded the vocal on my phone. We felt the quality wasn't quite good enough so Dave posted me a voice recorder. I recorded my vocal in my wardrobe, surrounded by boxes and my jeans! I sent the recording to Dave who created the most beautiful track.”

Next, she reached out to her followers, family and friends for help with the video which features photos taken during this time of isolation.

“I created the video in my living room and released the song on my YouTube channel 'Grace Foley Singer' on March 30. The video flew passed one thousand views in the first two days alone which I'm incredibly proud of, especially as it's my first complete solo written song.”

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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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Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home. […]

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The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.
Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.
“I will continue to push for enhanced health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.
The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

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