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Get ready to celebrate Independence Day of Ukraine

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This Wednesday (August 24) is Independence Day of Ukraine and Killarney people are being invited to help the Ukrainian community to celebrate together.

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Traditionally, on this day, Ukrainians gather together to celebrate liberation from the long-term domination of Russia within the framework of the forced formation of states in the Soviet Union.

More than two thousand Ukrainians in Kerry also plan to celebrate this day together which is now in its 31st year.

So, how can you join in the festivities?

Decorate your home or the window of your office or bar with the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine. Show how you support Ukraine. We can also send you a PDF mock-up of the poster, which you can print yourself and display in the shop window. You can contact krasnenkova@prhouse.com.ua for the mock-up or take from here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eTsx0SMPdUkWdpqRF1MXd7citGm2VbPM?fbclid=IwAR3lun0q-KzBffSEiRQNE7G5O6IEKmqKfy0jCmHJryfBnKG62GSHuvXpY-o )

You could attend a concert of Ukrainian music at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney (V93 D628) on August 24 from 4pm to 6pm.

There'll be singing and dancing. Join the flash mob in blue and yellow clothing.

Also, come to watch an Ukrainian film with English subtitles 'The Rising Hawk' an American-Ukrainian feature film made in 2019 directed by Akhtem Seitablayev and John Winn, an adaptation of the historical novel of the same name 'Zakhar Berkut' by Ivan Franko.

The film's slogan is 'Freedom is my Essence'.

We will gather in the hall of the Great Southern Killarney Hotel, Avenue, Killarney, (V93 R866). It starts at 6.30pm.

All events will be open and free. Ukrainians will be happy to see all the Irish guests at their holiday!

Many thanks for the help in the organisation to our new friends from the Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and the Great Southern Killarney.

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Kerry Coaches named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year

The team at Kerry Coaches is celebrating this week after being named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business Awards 2025. After a competitive […]

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The team at Kerry Coaches is celebrating this week after being named Transport & Logistics Family Business of the Year at the prestigious Family Business Awards 2025.

After a competitive judging process, representatives of the Killarney-based company attended the awards ceremony at the Johnstown Estate in County Meath on Thursday, October 30, where they proudly accepted the national title.
The event, hosted by Today FM’s Matt Cooper, brought together more than 300 guests to recognise excellence in family-run enterprises across Ireland.
The Family Business Awards honour the contribution of family-led companies in sectors ranging from retail and hospitality to transport and innovation.
Founded in 1957 by Johnny Buckley Snr, Kerry Coaches has grown from a small family operation into one of Ireland’s most respected and successful transport companies. Now a third-generation business, it continues to operate from its base at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney, employing local staff and running one of the country’s most modern and extensive coach fleets.

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Irish feature film set for Killarney cinema debut

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A new feature film, created by Irish writer and director Liam O Mochain, is set for release in Killarney next Friday, November 7.

Mr O Mochain said he is delighted to bring ABODE to a Killarney audience following its sold out world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh and a screening at the recent IndieCork film festival.

ABODE is a feature film with five stories connected by the theme of home and what it means to the different characters in the film.

It shows that home has an importance and a different meaning for everyone.

In ABODE, everyone wants to belong somewhere. The film was shot over a three-year period and finished in early 2025.

O Mochain says that the stories are a mix of drama and comedy, inspired by true stories, events or incidents.

It is set on the theme of home which is very relevant today.

Ryan Lincoln, Sophie Vavessuer, and Liam O Mochain are among the cast.

ABODE is O Mochain’s fourth feature film. His 2017 feature film ‘Lost & Found’ screened at festivals around the world from the Galway Film Fleadh to the Austin Film Festival

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