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Irish and African traditional music concert first of its kind

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By Sean Moriarty

A Killarney musician is behind a unique concert that blends both Irish and African traditional music as one.

As part of Culture Night in Killarney on September 17, Afro Trad Ireland will be a musical celebration of two ancient cultures, in music, song and stories.

The concert features Kilcummin’s Tim O’Shea (Guitar, Vocals and Bodhrán), Ugandan Samuel Kiwanuka (Vocals & Percussion) with Rosie Healy from Headford (Flute, Whistle and Vocals), and will take place at St Mary’s Church of Ireland on Main St between 8 - 9.30pm.

“As far as I can tell this has never been done before,” Tim told the Killarney Advertiser. “I know of Africans that sing Irish songs and Irish musicians that play African music but I have researched it and cannot find what we are doing. Samuel speaks English and can sing our Irish songs and we have learned the African verses of his songs.”

Booking is essential - contact Tim at timoshea99@hotmail.com or on 087 2814550 to reserve tickets.
Culture Night is funded by the Arts Council Ireland.

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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