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Killarney student wins Rotary Youth Leadership award

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Mischa McCarthy, a fifth-year student at Killarney Community College, was one of 20 teenagers from across Ireland to receive a Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate in Dublin.

The Rotary Ireland competition, which has been running for over 30 years, recognises young people with leadership potential based on their extracurricular activities.
Mischa and the other winners visited Belfast City Hall, Stormont, the European Parliament Offices in Dublin, and the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
They participated in a simulation of the European Parliament's work, debating and voting on EU actions to tackle disinformation.
Mischa is involved in music and dance, including the Light Opera Society of Tralee, her school choir, and the Tara Dore School of Dance. She also organised a concert for Belongto, an LGBTQ+ organisation.
Mischa said the trip helped her gain confidence and learn about global politics and the EU. She highlighted the visit to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg as a highlight.
“I believe the education system and the stress that many students experience due to the heavy workload is something that should be addressed. I feel that with the world modernising, the systems we have should also,: she said.
“I would highly recommend this trip to people that are interested in broadening their horizons and trying to figure out how they can use their voice for good. It was an incredible week, and I met people that I hope to keep in contact with for the rest of my life.”
Rotary Ireland District Governor Seamus Parle praised the students' passion for learning and their growth in confidence and communication skills.

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Irish storytelling event at Pigs Lane

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Pig’s Lane will host an atmospheric evening of Irish storytelling and craft cocktails on March 16 at 7pm.

It will take place in the venue’s hidden Whiskey Parlour, a special one-night event celebrating the ancient tale of Scéal Phádraig.

Guests are invited to descend into the candlelit parlour, where flickering light and shadow set the stage for a journey back to 432 AD, an Ireland of saints and serpents, druids and high kings.

The evening will be led by renowned Irish seanchaí Ray O’Sullivan, who will take his place by the hearth to guide attendees through a rich tapestry of folklore, faith and legend as the story unfolds.

Throughout the night, guests will enjoy three specially crafted cocktails from Pig’s Lane’s ‘Legends & Libations’ menu, featuring the highlight of the evening, The Last of the Serpents, which draws inspiration from the legend of St. Patrick himself. More information is available on the Pig Lane’s website.

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County Clean Up Day: Over 650 tonnes of waste collected since 2012

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The 14th annual County Clean Up is set to take place on April 11 with registration officially opening this coming Monday.

Since the initiative began in 2012, volunteers across Kerry have collected and disposed of over 650 tonnes of waste, filling almost 75,000 bags of litter to date.

The event, supported by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council, has become a staple of the local community calendar.

Kerry GAA legend Colm ‘The Gooch’ Cooper returns as the County Clean Up Ambassador for 2026, helping to lead the call for individuals, schools, sporting groups, and businesses to get involved.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, highlighted the unique scale of the project. He urged residents’ associations and voluntary groups to gather litter along both major routes and local country roads to ensure the county is kept “spick and span.”

Noel O’Reilly from KWD Recycling noted that the day is a vital part of the fight against illegal dumping. He stressed the importance of groups signing up early to obtain their clean-up packs and to coordinate exactly where collected litter should be left for disposal.

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