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More film fun next week with HER Festival

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By Michelle Crean

The film theme is set to continue in town as the second annual HER International Film Festival gets underway.

Founded by local man Olámídé Ojegbenro, the festival, which will feature a mixture of both in-person and online screenings and workshops, will run from tomorrow (Monday) until next Sunday (October 25 to 31).

Online events will run from the Monday to Thursday, while in-person events will run from October 29 - 31 at St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Kenmare Place.

The festival includes 118 feature films, short films, feature-length and short-form documentaries, animations, music videos, scripts, screenplays and student films from 52 countries.

HER is an entirely youth-led film festival whose creative and decision making team is made up of young people aged 24 and below. Despite the challenging conditions we have all faced over the last 12 months the festival has received a vast and inspiring array of submissions this year, Olámídé explained.

“I believe that creating a platform such as Her International Film Festival to showcase the work of young women in film, television, and animation is critical to achieving gender balance in the film industry, which is why my team and I focused on the next generation of female filmmakers to give them a voice that their works cherish and loved by festivals like ours.”

For more see www.herintlfilmfestival.com.

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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