A wildlife exhibition currently on display at Killarney Library will soon tour across Kerry.

The project, Hedgerows and Trees in the Kingdom, is a collaboration between Crainn Chiarraí and the Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer.

It highlights the importance of hedgerows and trees for biodiversity, climate, and cultural value, while promoting best practice in managing these landscapes as ecological corridors for wildlife.

Six arts facilitators led workshops for participants to create individual and collaborative pieces showcasing native hedgerows and their habitats.

The exhibition will travel across the county over the coming months, paired with local workshops to continue educating communities on hedgerow and tree management.

As part of the initiative, a related event will take place on October 24 and 25 at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Cromane, sharing knowledge and practical projects for managing hedgerows and trees.

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Students from Killarney Community College and Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra proudly represented their schools at the SVP Launch Programme in Killarney. 

SVP Regional President Mary Frances opened the event with a talk by Dee Seaney. Event highlights included community bag design, a table quiz, a teachers’ workshop and a student ‘couch talk’.

SPSL students Rachel O’ Connor, Abbie O’ Leary, Eila and Cici Reeves, attended with their Chaplain. 

The school gave a special shoutout to Rachel and Abbie and last year’s TYs, whose incredible work was celebrated during a heartfelt couch talk. Their creativity also shone through as they won the artwork on an SVP bag!

The Rathmore students brought home 1st prize in the quiz, showing off their knowledge and teamwork!