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EVITA: Help make the magic happen!

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Killarney Musical Society has gone from strength to strength during the past 39 years.

The dedication and commitment of every member, cast and crew has brought THE society to the standard that it is today.
Each year productions bring the community together, showcasing incredible local talent and providing top-tier entertainment to our audience.

This year, it is all about bringing a professional and most spectacular production of Evita to the stage of the Gleneagle INEC Arena, on March 11 to 13.

However, a show of this scale comes with significant costs, namely a professional production team which includes director, musical director, choreographer, lighting director, and sound engineers.

This professional team alone cost €43,000. Performing rights, sets, costumes, and insurance are coming in at a cost of €41,900.

This is only a portion of the projected expenses of €130,000 for this year’s production, Evita. KMS is looking for support to ensure this production is the spectacle our audiences have come to love from KMS and truly deserve.

Becoming a patron of Killarney Musical Society is about supporting local talented performers, and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Killarney.

KMS also offer sponsorship and advertising opportunities, For anyone interested, businesses or individuals in patronage, sponsorship or advertising, or need any further information or  queries, please contact Pam Brosnan at 086 3344345 or by email at pambrosnan49@gmail.com

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster or by contacting the Gleneagle INEC Arena Box Office.

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Planning progress for new bypass link road

Plans for a major new relief road connecting Park Road to the N22 Killarney Bypass are moving forward following its inclusion in the National Development Plan. At a recent meeting […]

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Plans for a major new relief road connecting Park Road to the N22 Killarney Bypass are moving forward following its inclusion in the National Development Plan.

At a recent meeting of the Killarney Municipal District, Councillor Niall Kelleher sought an update on the construction schedule for the long-awaited route known as the Strategic Link Road A-C road
It is anticipated that this project would take traffic from Park Road to the bypass via a new road.
In response, council officials confirmed that a preliminary design is currently being developed in consultation with local landowners and developers. Environmental assessments are also underway to evaluate the impact of the proposed scheme.
The project has reached several administrative milestones, with a revised Preliminary Business Case recently submitted to the Department of Transport for approval. Additionally, the local authority has held discussions with the Government Housing Activation Office regarding potential funding to support the development.
Once these departmental approvals are secured, the project will move into the Part 8 planning phase. Current timelines suggest that if the planning process commences in early 2026 as hoped, construction could begin by 2027.

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Only five weeks until St Patrick’s Day festivities

Early details are beginning to emerge about Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day Festival, although organisers say a full official programme will not be announced for some time yet. The festival will […]

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Early details are beginning to emerge about Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day Festival, although organisers say a full official programme will not be announced for some time yet.

The festival will run from March 13 to 18 and will carry the theme ‘Echoes of Killarney’s Future’, following on from recent festivals which focused on the town’s past and present.
Organisers say this year’s theme is centred on young people and the role they play in shaping the future of the town.
“This year is about the youth of Killarney and the future they bring,” an event organiser said.
It is understood that this year’s Grand Marshals will be Killarney athlete Sarah Leahy and local DJ David Sheeran.
The judging panel for the parade is also expected to include well-known make-up artist Annette O’Brien, who was recently named Make-Up Artist of the Year, and the popular father-and-son comedy duo Derry and Tadhg Fleming.
Following the parade, plans are in place for a Celebrity Dunk Tank event, with a number of familiar local faces taking part. Among those who have already agreed to step up are Derry and Tadhg Fleming, who will be among those taking their turn in the tank.

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