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Fun, laughter and plenty of dancing at annual showcase

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The wonderful students of the Fiona Crowley Stage School took to the stage in the INEC on Tuesday and Wednesday night for their annual showcase.

High five from the Junior Class back stage at the INEC ahead of their outstanding performance with the Fiona Crowley Stage School on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A great atmosphere back stage at the INEC for the senior group with Fiona Crowley Stage School who performed their own version of Legally Blonde on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A hair raising rendition of 'Legally Blonde' at the INEC with the Fiona Crowley Stage School Show on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings were (left to right) Rachel Griffin Saoirse Casey Mia Griffin and Kate O'Leary. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Performing 'Legally Blonde' at the INEC as part of the Fiona Crowley Stage School Shows on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings were Rachel Griffin (left) and Saoirse Casey (right). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Sophie Marie Greene performs as nail technician Paulette in ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ as part of the Fiona Crowley Stage School at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The finale of the Fiona Crowley Stage School shows at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the cast of ‘Legally Blonde The Musical'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Emma Bartlett on stage at the INEC for the Fiona Crowley Stage School Show which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Walking like Egyptian's the whole way across the stage at INEC on both Tuesday & Wednesday nights the junior class of the Fiona Crowley Stage School open the show with 'The Bangles' 'Walk Like an Egyptian'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles back stage as the intermediate 7-12-year-olds prepare to showcase their version of ‘The Sound of Music’ with the Fiona Crowley Stage School Shows at the INEC on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Jumping for joy at the INEC on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the Junior Class of the Fiona Crowley Stage School entertain their many friends and families with 'Walk Like an Egyptian'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles on stage as the junior class perform ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the INEC the opening act at the Fiona Crowley Stage School on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles on stage as the junior class perform ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the INEC the opening act at the Fiona Crowley Stage School on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Clodagh O'Sullivan (right) as Maria is welcomed to the Von Trapp family home by the maids (left to right) Amelia Angland Hollie O'Sullivan Sophia Edwards Sarah Crowley and Sali Mai Collins in the Fiona Crowley Stage School performance of 'A Sound of Music' at the INEC. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The first three notes just happen to be Do-Ra-Me! The Von Trapp children meet Maria in Fiona Crowley Stage School performance The Sound of Music at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings L-R Caitlyn Lucey Erika Morse Ruby Greene Clodagh O"Sullivan Sophie Culloty Kaela Sheehan and Hazel O'Donnell. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Fine tuning the Von Trapp children the nuns and the villagers Clodagh O'Sullivan plays the part of Maria in The Sound of Music a Fiona Crowley Stage School performance at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The night was full of fun, laughter, dancing, singing and lots of talent as the students performed hits from musicals such as 'The Sound Of Music', 'Legally Blonde', 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to name but a few .

“We are so immensely proud of all our wonderful students not just because of their obvious talent but also because of how hard they work to improve their performances every week and how kind they always are to their fellow performers. This is the true success of our shows. It is only by working as a team that any show can come to its fruition," Fiona Crowley said.

“We know we are lucky to do what we do and we also know we are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of students who come to our classes every week, some of whom have come for the last 14 years!"

To join the Fiona Crowley Stage School you can ring 085 1629445 or email fionastageschool@gmail.com.

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New Streetscapes murals launched at College Square

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A colourful collaboration between the Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) and the Architecture Kerry Festival at Kerry County Council launched yesterday evening at College Square.

Titled Streetscapes, the open-air public art installation officially opened at 5pm on Thursday, accompanied by a performance from the Killarney Youth Drumming Band THUMP! under the guidance of Urs Wenk from Drum Dance Ireland.


The public art project features a series of wall murals depicting Killarney through the eyes of local children, exploring freedom, play, and potential future evolutions of the townscape.

The artworks reimagine Killarney’s iconic landmarks and streets, blending youthful imagination and curiosity.


Supported under the Creative Ireland Programme, the installation is mounted on the gable wall of Reen’s Life Pharmacy in College Square, where it will remain on public display until March 2027.


Speaking at the launch, Daniel O’Shea, Youth Development Officer at Kerry ETB, stated: “Streetscapes is a wonderful celebration of how children see things. Their creativity brings new perspectives to the townscape, and we are proud to support their ideas and their art through this public artwork.”


Deirdre Enright, Co-Ordinator of the Local Creative Youth Partnership at Kerry ETB, acknowledged the community support behind the initiative: “We are very grateful to Reen’s Life Pharmacy who have shared their built space with us. Huge credit is due to the artistic team from Me+The Moon whose dedication to creativity and to children’s art shine through in this work.”


The project forms part of the annual Architecture Kerry Festival and receives funding through Creative Ireland and the Department of Education and Youth via Kerry ETB and Kerry County Council.


Victoria McCarthy, Festival Organiser and Architectural Conservation Officer at Kerry County Council, welcomed the continued inter-agency project: “It’s always a great event for Architecture Kerry and we are so pleased with this collaboration between public sector organisations. It remains a key feature of the Architecture Kerry programme.”
See next week’s Killarney Advertiser for full photographic coverage of the event.

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Dr Crokes stalwarts enjoy lake cruise

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Dr Crokes stalwarts enjoy lake cruise

Dr Crokes stalwarts enjoy lake cruise

Dr Crokes GAA Club hosted a special day out for its senior members on Monday, this week, taking a group aged between 70 and 90 on a cruise across the Lakes of Killarney.

Organised by the Dr Crokes Healthy Club committee under its Crokes Cruisers initiative, the event was held to recognise the lifetime contribution made by long-standing members who continue to support club activities behind the scenes.
The group travelled on two vessels, including An Cathal, an open boat operated by local brothers Tony and Mike Fleming. Built to preserve the traditional Killarney lake boat style, it is the only purpose-built, fully accessible boat on the lakes, allowing members with mobility issues and wheelchair users to safely join the two-hour trip.
Following the lake tour, the party gathered on shore for coffee and refreshments provided by Derric McMahon and Harry Clifton of the Ross Castle Garden Cafe.
The initiative forms part of the club’s ongoing community work as a Gold Award winner in the GAA Healthy Club programme.

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