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By Michelle Crean

An up and coming young director and filmmaker is making waves in the industry as he's been nominated for a prestigious award.

Òlámídé Ojegbenro (20) from New Street has been nominated in the Film Director and Film Programmer category of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) Aer Lingus Discovery Awards.

The winners will be announced during the festival which takes place from February 23 to March 6.

Òlámídé has had a huge interest in filmmaking since the age of 16 and founded local group Killarney Young Filmmakers. The former Sem student is currently in his second year at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT).

The award aims to identify, champion, support, and encourage new and emerging talent both in front of and behind the camera, Òlámídé explained.

"I'm so honoured and grateful to have been nominated by the VMDIFF and Discovery Award judging panels," he told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It's such fantastic news to have something to look forward to at the start of a new year. It's also remarkable that VMDIFF recognises artists both behind and in front of the camera. As an emerging director, it's a great way to encourage me to move forward in the Irish filmmaking community."

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Muckross Music Group to perform at Blasket Heritage Centre

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The Muckross Music Group has been invited to perform at the Blasket Heritage Centre in Saturday

The group, which features a variety of local musicians and singers, will travel from Killarney to West Kerry for the special performance.

Before departing, the members will gather at the Killarney Oaks Hotel at 10:30am on Saturday morning for a photo opportunity.

This “on tour” performance is a significant event for the group, showcasing local talent at one of the county’s most iconic heritage sites.

For further information regarding the Muckross Music Group and their upcoming performances, contact Colm on 087 7977761.

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Local stars at the heart of Kerry’s hunt for Camogie league glory

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The Kerry Intermediate Camogie team travels to St Rynagh’s GAA in Banagher on Saturday, (April 11), to face Meath in the Centra Camogie League Division 2 final.

The match marks a “trilogy” of sorts between the two sides, who have met in the final twice in the last three years, with one win apiece.

Meath took the honours in 2023, but Kerry struck back in 2024 to claim the title. This weekend’s encounter is the third league final for both counties in the space of just four years, cementing a fierce modern rivalry.

Kerry enter the final in top form following an unbeaten league campaign, recording four wins and one draw from their five matches.

Five Killarney-area players are central to the squad’s success this season. Kate Lynch (Glenflesk/Clanmaurice), a mainstay since 2020, has successfully transitioned from midfield to become one of the team’s most dangerous forwards.

She is joined by dual stars Danielle O’Leary (Rathmore/Clanmaurice) and Kathryn Ryan (Glenflesk/Killarney Camogie Club).

O’Leary has made a significant impact since returning to the camogie fold after focusing on football, while Ryan has gained valuable inter-county experience as an impactful presence throughout the campaign.

The Killarney Camogie Club is also represented by Áine Devlin and Tiarna Dineen, both of whom have played key roles in securing Kerry’s place in the final.

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