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Virtual plan for this weekend’s Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí

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MAKING MUSIC: Sisters Grace (left) and Colleen Angland (right) from Glenflesk and Michael Healy from Kilcummin are looking forward to taking part in a virtual Fleadh this weekend. Photo: Michelle Crean

By Michelle Crean

Organisers of this year's Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí have had to come up with an alternative way to celebrate music, song and dance - by instead bringing it to life online.

Normally it's the biggest weekend for Kerry CCÉ, which was due to be held this year in Milltown - however, it's now going to be just as great this weekend - with a virtual Fleadh via Facebook and YouTube.

"Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 outbreak it was one of the major festivals in Kerry to be cancelled," John Stack told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Not to be defeated Kerry CCÉ has decided to host their own Kerry CCÉ Virtual Kerry Fleadh. It has been a lot of work putting our programme together because of the restrictions, but with some proper planning we have put together a comprehensive programme for the weekend."

In total they will be posting over 90 videos from last year's winners from County, Munster and National level as well as special guests.

"These videos will be uploaded during Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday evening we will also have an online family quiz with prizes for the winners. On Saturday we start uploading from 11am to 5pm and after a little sos our special guests slot will kick off at 7pm."

Included will be Mike Jack Cronin, Fossa CCÉ, Realtaí naTodhchaí a group of young musicians from the following branches Grace Heffernan and Daibhín Laide Ballydonoghue/Lisselton, Colleen Angland Glenflesk, Conor Brennan and Sarah Murphy Lixnaw and Michael Healy Kilcummin comes together online to be part of this fantastic occasion.

"We finish off Saturday night with a special piece from Sharon Shannon for the weekend as she was the headline act for this year's Fleadh Cheoil."

Proceedings will kick off on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
"We hope you can join us on Facebook" fleadhcheoil.chiarrai and on YouTube: Kerry CCÉ.

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Kerry Coaches named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year

The team at Kerry Coaches is celebrating this week after being named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business Awards 2025. After a competitive […]

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The team at Kerry Coaches is celebrating this week after being named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business Awards 2025.

After a competitive judging process, representatives of the Killarney-based company attended the awards ceremony at the Johnstown Estate in County Meath on Thursday, October 30, where they proudly accepted the national title.
The event, hosted by Today FM’s Matt Cooper, brought together more than 300 guests to recognise excellence in family-run enterprises across Ireland.
The Family Business Awards honour the contribution of family-led companies in sectors ranging from retail and hospitality to transport and innovation.
Founded in 1957 by Johnny Buckley Snr, Kerry Coaches has grown from a small family operation into one of Ireland’s most respected and successful transport companies. Now a third-generation business, it continues to operate from its base at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney, employing local staff and running one of the country’s most modern and extensive coach fleets.

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Irish feature film set for Killarney cinema debut

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A new feature film, created by Irish writer and director Liam O Mochain, is set for release in Killarney next Friday, November 7.

Mr O Mochain said he is delighted to bring ABODE to a Killarney audience following its sold out world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh and a screening at the recent IndieCork film festival.

ABODE is a feature film with five stories connected by the theme of home and what it means to the different characters in the film.

It shows that home has an importance and a different meaning for everyone.

In ABODE, everyone wants to belong somewhere. The film was shot over a three-year period and finished in early 2025.

O Mochain says that the stories are a mix of drama and comedy, inspired by true stories, events or incidents.

It is set on the theme of home which is very relevant today.

Ryan Lincoln, Sophie Vavessuer, and Liam O Mochain are among the cast.

ABODE is O Mochain’s fourth feature film. His 2017 feature film ‘Lost & Found’ screened at festivals around the world from the Galway Film Fleadh to the Austin Film Festival

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