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Killarney singer to entertain Formula 1 stars

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RACING MUSICIAN: Jack Patrick Healy tries on a BWT Alpine Racing suit ahead of the team's Christmas Party

By Sean Moriarty

Much-respected Killarney musician and entertainer Jack Patrick Healy will perform for some of the greatest names in the world of Formula 1 later this year.

The BWT Alpine Formula 1 team is hosting its Christmas Party - with over 13,000 people expected - on a yet-to-be-announced date at Silverstone Grand Prix track.

The team have asked Jack Patrick to perform and it'll be no ordinary Christmas party as guests will include drivers and officials from all Formula 1 Grand Prix teams. Sponsors, supports and race staff are all invited.

Jack Patrick, son of the 'Singing Jarvey' from the Gap of Dunloe, is best known for his performances in the residents’ bar in the Killarney Grand.

He has been living and playing in London for the last four years. Jack Patrick is a huge motor racing fan and spends a lot of time spectating at big and small events at Silverstone.

Through his motor racing contacts he was offered the BWT Alpine gig.

“This is going to be enormous, they will place a Grand Piano in the middle of the race track, I will be wearing a BWT alpine race suit and helmet while on stage,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

The BWT Alpine team is currently home to drivers like former World Champion Fernando Alonso and F1 race winner Estaban Ocon. Jack Patrick has also met recently crowned World F1 champion Max Verstappen.

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Motorists advised to be careful during bad weather

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Kerry County Council is appealing to people to stay away from exposed coasts while the weather warnings are in place this week.

Met Éireann has issued an Orange Warning for wind for Kerry which is effective from 7am to 3pm on Tuesday. There is also a Yellow warning for rainfall which is in place from 9pm tonight to 9am on Tuesday.

Storm Bram is expected to bring a very strong to gale force southerly winds with the strongest winds along the coast.

Motorists are advised to expect travel disruption on Tuesday with surface water likely on many routes.

Wave overtopping and high tides are expected to contribute to possible flooding in coastal areas.

The Local Coordination Group which includes Kerry County Council, the HSE, An Garda Síochána, emergency services and utilities, is meeting this afternoon to prepare for the impact of Storm Bram.

Kerry County Council announced today that Rossbeigh beach car park had been closed to the public until further notice. Members of the public are also advised not to park or walk near the coast during this period.

Kerry County Council’s weather emergency phoneline will be operational during the weather warning and issues can be reported to 066 7183588.

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Killarney Civic Arts Group to hold first AGM

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Killarney Civic Arts, a new group formed to advance cultural awareness and promote participation in the arts, is inviting the public to its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month.

The group, made up of artists and arts workers, aims to share experiences and insights with the community regarding the future and direction of cultural development in Killarney and the wider Munster region.


Killarney Civic Arts invites anyone who cares about shaping creative places in the community to connect with them and share their thoughts and stories.


The first AGM will be held in the Deer-hunter lounge at the Dromhall Hotel, (V93PY80), on Saturday, December 13, at 10.00am. The event offers free entry and is hosted in an accessible room.


For further information, the public may contact Dolores Lyne at 087 263 8720.

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