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Top music talent to help Ukraine appeal

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Some of the country's best musicians are planning a unique night of music, support and hope and it is expected to be a sell-out event.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9am to see The Coronas, Gavin James, The Academic, Hermitage Green and Susan O’Neill, along with MC Fergal D’Arcy, take to the stage for the 'Concert for Ukraine' at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.

All proceeds from the concert - which takes place on Friday May 6 - will be donated to the Irish Red Cross who are providing crucial emergency aid for Ukrainians within the country as well as those who have been forced to flee Ukraine.

“From all of us at the Irish Red Cross – we are grateful for the incredible support of The Gleneagle Group in putting together this historic concert in aid of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal," Charlie Lamson, Head of Fundraising, Irish Red Cross, said.

"To have the Coronas, Gavin James, The Academic, Hermitage Green and Susan O’Neill all rowing in behind this effort means so much to us. The Irish Red Cross is steadfast in its commitment to providing emergency support to those impacted by the unfolding crisis in Ukraine and this concert will go such a long way in keeping this commitment in people’s hearts and minds. Thank you!”

Seated and standing tickets for the 'Concert for Ukraine' at the Gleneagle INEC Arena cost from €39.50 and go on sale through Ticketmaster. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are only permitted in the seated area. For further information or to purchase tickets visit www.inec.ie.

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Glenflesk Dancers secure East Kerry Scór na bPáistí title

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The Glenflesk figure dancing team of Clodagh McSwiney, Rebecca O’Donoghue, Rachel O’Donoghue, Emily McMahon, Seoidín Dunne, and Paddy MacGillicuddy, pictured following their victory in the East Kerry Final of Scór na bPáistí in Fossa. Mentored by Maria McMahon and Lisa Hegarty, the group will now represent the district in the county final in Ballybunion on March 22nd.

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A special musical celebration titled ‘St. Brigid and the Arrival of Spring’ took place recently in the great hall of Muckross House.

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Spring welcomed with trad music at Muckross House


A special musical celebration titled ‘St. Brigid and the Arrival of Spring’ took place recently in the great hall of Muckross House.


The event, presented by the Muckross House Research Library on behalf of the Trustees, featured performances by world-famous tin whistle player Mary Bergin, master harper Kathleen Loughnane, and fiddle and bouzouki player Mick Conneely.
The evening included a repertoire of jigs, reels, and slow airs. During the performance, Kathleen Loughnane shared historical insights into the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792, where Edward Bunting recorded ancient tunes to preserve them. She also highlighted the story of a North Kerry man named Lyons who served as the harper to Lord Antrim.
Former Mayor of Killarney, Michael Gleeson, was among the attendees and praised the event for its informative and enjoyable atmosphere. He noted that the music helped dispel the gloom of recent weather and extended his thanks to Patricia and the organizing team.
The performers brought distinguished backgrounds to the Killarney stage. Mary Bergin, originally from Dublin and now living in Connemara, received an Honorary Doctorate from UCD in 2022. Kathleen Loughnane, a native of

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