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Kneecap Announce Two Killarney gigs

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Irish hip-hop group Kneecap will play two shows in the Gleneagle Arena later this year. The Belfast trio will take to the stage on December 12 and 13.

The announcement follows their headline slot at Electric Picnic last weekend, where they drew one of the largest crowds of the festival.
Kneecap, made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, have become one of the most talked-about acts in Irish music in recent years.
Known for blending Irish and English in their lyrics, the group combines satire, social commentary, and rap to create a unique sound that has earned them a following at home and abroad.
They have already sold out tours in the UK and US and are now bringing their live show to Killarney.
Tickets go on general sale this Friday, September 5 at 10am via https://gleneaglearena.ie/gigs/kneecap/

Kneecap’s story was brought to the big screen last year in the award-winning film Kneecap, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
The movie, a comedy-drama, follows the band’s rise from West Belfast and their clashes with authority, blending fact with fiction.
The film also has a strong Killarney connection. Local actor Michael Fassbender plays Arlo Ó Cairealláin, the father of one of the band members. His role added star power to a cast that included the three band members playing themselves.
Kneecap went on to win audience awards at Sundance and the Galway Film Fleadh and was Ireland’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

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Early Start, Big Night Out!

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Early Start, Big Night Out!
The 30+ Club returns to Killarney this Sunday, offering the over-30s a proper night out, with dancing from 5pm to 9pm.
Who says a great night out has to start at midnight? Killarney’s Gleneagle Arena is turning back the clock this Sunday, October 25, as The 30+ Club returns with a nightclub experience aimed squarely at the over-30s.
Designed for people in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, the event promises all the excitement of a traditional nightclub, without the late start or early-morning finish.
Running from 5pm until 9pm, the evening features professional DJs playing dancefloor favourites from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, accompanied by impressive stage production, special effects, confetti blasts and giveaways.
The concept has already proved hugely popular across Ireland and the UK, with organisers reporting sales of more than 100,000 tickets.
For many Kerry people who remember Killarney’s nightclub scene in its heyday, the event offers a chance to relive those nights, meet friends, enjoy familiar music and get back on the dancefloor.
The early finish is particularly appealing to parents, working professionals and anyone who enjoys a night out without staying up until the small hours.
And for those not ready to call it a night at 9pm, there’s still plenty of evening left to enjoy in Killarney.
Organiser Barry O’Kane says the events attract everyone from parents enjoying a rare night out to people returning to clubbing after 20 years.
The 30+ Club takes place at Gleneagle Arena this Sunday, with tickets starting from €18.25. Admission is strictly for over-30s.

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Council outlines Listry Bridge €100,000 safety spend

The long-running saga of Listry Bridge returned to the Killarney Municipal District agenda on Wednesday morning, with Cllr Niall Kelleher demanding a breakdown of how a recently awarded €100,000 grant […]

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The long-running saga of Listry Bridge returned to the Killarney Municipal District agenda on Wednesday morning, with Cllr Niall Kelleher demanding a breakdown of how a recently awarded €100,000 grant will be spent.

In response to the query, Kerry County Council confirmed that the funding is earmarked for a suite of interim safety measures designed to improve the notorious bottleneck.
The planned upgrades include a reduced speed limit on both approaches to the bridge to force a slower flow of traffic.
The Council also intends to upgrade all existing signage and road linings, while extending the anti-skid surfacing to provide better vehicle grip on the approach.
Additionally, the funds will cover essential maintenance to the bridge parapet and the repair of pavement defects that have developed on the road surface.

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