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Killarney artist Patricia de Jong goes ‘Incognito’ for charity

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It’s been revealed that 16 Kerry artists have generously donated their art for Incognito, Ireland’s biggest online art sale, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

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Among the local artists who have taken up their brushes for a great cause is Patricia de Jong from Killarney.

What’s different about the Incognito art sale is that buyers have absolutely no idea of the artists behind the artworks, until after the sale has closed.

Now in its eighth year, Incognito 2024 features the work of over 1,200 artists, with more than 3,300 original postcard-size artworks priced at €65, no matter who the artist is, on show at www.incognito.ie.

Buyers now have three weeks to peruse and pick their favourite pieces before the sale goes live on Wednesday, April 24.

Among the stars taking part in 2024 are iconic model and actress, Jerry Hall, comedian Colin Murphy, fashion designers Don O’Neill, Heidi Higgins, Helen Steele and Simone Rocha, milliner Philip Treacy, jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman, radio stars PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe, singer Brian Kennedy, TV royalty Thelma Mansfield, and award-winning architect Hugh Wallace.

For Emily McCarthy, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for Kerry, Incognito means that local families can continue to receive much-needed support.

“Monies raised from Incognito go to fund in-home nursing care hours, respite support and end-of-life care provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to 12 Kerry children from birth to six years of age. These include children with a range of highly complex medical conditions, whose parents are caring for them at home, where they belong. Jack and Jill is a lifeline for these families in offering mum or dad a break to spend time with their other children, run out for the messages, grab a coffee with a friend, or catch a nap, safe in the knowledge that their child’s complex medical needs are being looked after. We are privileged to be there, in the family home, and at the invitation of the parents, giving what support we can to these incredible families, who face such immense challenges with love, hope and courage.”

Incognito 2024 in Three Simple Steps:

What You Need to Know
Step 1 – Create your account on the Incognito website at www.incognito.ie
Step 2 – Browse the complete collection and compile your Wishlist by 8am on Wednesday April 24. Random selection applies on sale day when you can secure up to three of your favourite pieces
Step 3 – Sit back, relax, and watch the drama unfold as the sale goes live on Wednesday April 24 after 10am. For those lucky purchasers, all will soon be revealed as to who the mystery artist is behind your work of art!

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Student places third in national journalism awards

The local success at the AsIAm awards was a double celebration for committee member Claire Fowler, whose son Max earned a national title for his work in podcasting last week. […]

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The local success at the AsIAm awards was a double celebration for committee member Claire Fowler, whose son Max earned a national title for his work in podcasting last week.

Max Fowler, a Transition Year student at St Brendan’s College, placed third in the Young Journalist Ireland awards in Dublin. He was recognized for his podcast, In Conversation with Max Fowler and Guests, which provides a personal look into life as a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The ceremony was hosted by Róisín Ingle of the Irish Times, with Minister Patrick O’Donovan also in attendance. The judges praised the podcast for its high quality and honest discussion, stating that Max’s openness created an engaging conversation that builds better understanding of his experiences.
St Brendan’s College congratulated Max on the achievement, saying that his work reflects a bright future for the medium. The award-winning podcast can be heard on the ‘Sem Cast’ channel on Spotify.

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Nine schools benefit from support fund projects

  Nine schools in Killarney have focused more on energy awareness thanks to a novel initiative spearheaded by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with generous support from Kerry County […]

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Nine schools in Killarney have focused more on energy awareness thanks to a novel initiative spearheaded by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with generous support from Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund.

The finance provided helped the Chamber to purchase televisions, wall brackets and meters for each location . The schoolsbenefittong from the funding are Killarney Community College, St Oliver’s Primary School, St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, St Brendan’s College, The Monastery, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Holy Cross Mercy, Scoil Bhride Loreto and Lissivigeen National School.
The Community Support Fund funds were used to purchase meters for each school and these have been installed by energy management specialists Acutrace.
Televisions and wall brackets were also installed for each school to display the energy usage which is very educational for teachers and pupils.
Holy Cross Mercy National School chose to spend its allocation on a separate biodiversity project to purchase outdoor school flower signage, featuring a trail around the garden which is a great learning tool for children.
The signs also come with matching nature trail sheets as well as flower bundle digital resource packs, including classroom display cards and worksheets
The overall aim of Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund is to provide flexible, financial support to community groups and local organisations who wish to undertake projects which will improve the range and quality of community projects and facilities within their areas.
Acutrace is the country’s leading energy measurement and sustainability company which helps businesses and communities to reduce their running costs through energy saving technology.

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