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Killarney rockband go viral on TikTok
By Michelle Crean
Emo rock band Greywind have exploded on popular social platform TikTok reaching over 1.6 million views so far this month.
Their songs ‘Afterthoughts’ and ‘Car Spin’ went viral in what is the hottest social media platform in the world, gaining them massive music industry interest and thousands of new fans around the world.
The brother sister duo from Ballydribbeen, Paul and Steph O'Sullivan, have been on the music scene six years - with 2m streams on Spotify in 2020 for their album 'Afterthoughts' - taking the world by storm with their unique style of music.
Their rise to fame began after posting their first single 'Afterthoughts' online - and unbelievably almost immediately received interest from Universal Records, Sony, Emeli Sandé's management and Warner Brothers, all asking who their record label was.
The Killarney duo have previously been called 'The best band to come out of Kerry' by The Irish Times and have performed live at some of the biggest festivals in the world such as Reading and Leeds Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, Download Festival, Rock Am Ring and have supported The Coronas at the INEC Arena.
“It’s been a crazy few weeks seeing our songs reach over a million views on TikTok," guitarist Paul O'Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser.
"Seeing so many new people from all over the world discovering our music means so much to us.”
Greywind have an exciting year ahead with a UK headline tour announced for September. Their debut album 'Afterthoughts' can be found on all streaming platforms and you can keep up to date with their adventures on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @greywindband.
Castlelough Bay hosts County Championship Regatta
Castlelough Bay on Lough Leane played host to the first County Championship Regatta of the year on Sunday, July 19.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue opened the event, welcoming Kerry clubs—including local sides Fossa, Workmen, and St. Brendan’s—and noting the long-standing rowing tradition supported by host club Flesk Valley for over a century.
Now in its fourth year, the regatta serves as the first of two qualifying events for the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, set to take place in Bantry from August 14 to 16.
Flesk Valley Chairman John Fleming commended the strong turnout, thanking club members, supporters, and the Kerry Coastal Rowing Association, led by Mary B Teahan, Johanna King, and Máire Twiss. He also acknowledged the assistance of the Killarney Order of Malta, Fossa Rowing Club, the NPWS, and local sponsors Killarney Credit Union, Leanes Tool Hire, and Hegarty’s of Castlelough.
Kerry clubs now turn their attention to Valentia Island for the second county championship regatta this Saturday, July 25.
Glenflesk brothers qualify for Community Games Finals
Three brothers from Glenflesk have qualified for the National Community Games Finals in Carlow this August.
Robbie secured his place directly from the Kerry County Finals by winning gold in the U8 80m. His brothers Ryan (U14 800m) and Jacob (U10 200m) both won silver at county level before finishing second in their respective events at Saturday’s Regional Finals in Templemore.
The trio will represent Glenflesk and Kerry alongside fellow local qualifiers Dylan O’Connor (U10 100m) and Kaylee Lynch (U10 100m), bringing the area’s total to five athletes competing at the national finals.
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