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Children donate proceeds to mental health charity

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​​​​​​​By Michelle Crean

Children and staff in Kilcummin National School who had fun wearing ties to school for a fundraiser recently donated the proceeds last week.

The boys and girls in First and Second Class raised €85 for Kerry Mental Health Association.

Teacher Ms McCarthy and her First and Second Class pupils welcomed Radio Kerry broadcaster and Kerry Mental Health Association Manager, John Drummey to accept a cheque from them.

"The proceeds were raised by this kind and thoughtful group following their Tie Day Friday recently," Principal Gillian Sheahan told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We are very proud of our pupils. We would like to thank John for making the trip to the school grounds. It meant so much to the children and staff. John did an amazing job spreading cheer in Kilcummin as he entertained the children with his twinkle toes! Our very Aodhán O’Halloran could not be outshone though with his super dancing display also!"

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Harps performance at Library

The public is invited to a special evening of festive music as ‘Ceol Cruite Na Nollaig’ (Christmas Music on Harps) takes place at Killarney Library on Thursday, December 4. The […]

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The public is invited to a special evening of festive music as ‘Ceol Cruite Na Nollaig’ (Christmas Music on Harps) takes place at Killarney Library on Thursday, December 4.

The event will run from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and features performances by six harpers: Margaret Looney, Nina Wagner, Sr Colette, Marina Blyth, Niamh O’Brien, and Reidun Schlesinger.
The concert is being hosted by Leabharlann Chiarraí – Kerry Library.
For further details regarding the performance, attendees are asked to contact the library directly at (064) 6632655 or by email at killarney@kerrylibrary.ie.

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Cahill seeks funding assurance for Innovation Centre

Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion. Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a […]

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Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion.

Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a recent Parliamentary Question to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke. The centre has applied to the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme under Enterprise Ireland to support future projects.
Minister Burke told Deputy Cahill that the centre’s application will receive “appropriate consideration” and confirmed that Enterprise Ireland will assist the organisation in shaping proposals that match the aims of the scheme.
Deputy Cahill said the support would give the Killarney Innovation Centre “a first run to the ball” in identifying suitable projects that can attract national funding. He added that the centre has received strong Government backing for more than 30 years.
The Minister also noted that three other Kerry projects are progressing under the same national scheme, including a €1 million allocation for the AI Navigator Programme at the RDI Hub in Killorglin, which is designed to help small businesses adapt to artificial intelligence.

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