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Children learn the true spirit of Christmas

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By MIchelle Crean 

The children of Gaelscoil Faithleann were in the Christmas spirt this week with their annual Giving Gifts campaign.

The children donated items for the residents in St Columbanus Nursing Home in Killarney. As well as the practical items the children all wrote notes and cards for the residents.

"Our Giving Gifts campaign is an opportunity to encourage children to be mindful of other people’s needs and to give something back to their community," Mary Carroll, Chairperson of the Gaelscoil Parents Council, said.

"This year we decided to link with St Columbanus Nursing Home, and an important element of this was that the children wrote notes or cards to the residents, which gave them an opportunity to reflect on their lives and to start a conversation with them.”

She added that at this time of year when there is so much emphasis on children receiving, it is timely to give them the opportunity to practice the true spirit of Christmas where they are giving and thinking of others.

"Over the past few weeks, the children have been bringing in items and filling the ‘giving box’ in their classroom.”

Parents and children from the school delivered the gifts and notes directly to the nursing home. The staff of St Columbanus were overjoyed to receive the gifts which will be distributed amongst residents in time for Christmas.

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Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween

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The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident Alpacas on the farm.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website. It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

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Killarney Toastmasters host special open night

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Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

The event aims to help adults improve public speaking skills, whether preparing for workplace presentations, wedding toasts, or everyday conversations.

Guests can attend without any pressure or obligation to speak on the night.


For over two decades, the local club has provided a structured space for members to build confidence, practice impromptu speaking, and develop leadership attributes through constructive feedback and group exercises.


Club President Nikolina Tijardovic highlighted the broader personal benefits of joining the organization, noting that meetings are grounded in encouragement and mutual respect so members can progress at their own pace.


Admission to the open night is free for all visitors. Further information is available by contacting Anthony Walsh on 085 7314505, emailing president-590632@toastmastersclubs.org, or visiting the Killarney Toastmasters Facebook page.

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