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History lecture at Killarney Library to focus on The Black and Tans

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Killarney Library will host one of the key events in the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society’s autumn programme on Thursday, October 16.

Dr Thomas Earls Fitzgerald, an expert on the War of Independence in Kerry, will deliver a lecture titled ‘The Tans appeared to have gone mad’: The Crown forces and violence in County Kerry, 1920-21’.

The talk begins at 7pm and admission is free.
This lecture is part of a wider programme of events announced by the Society. On September 11, an online discussion chaired by John Flaherty will examine the importance of local history publications and journals, with contributions from Joe Harrington, Jim Finnerty, Dónal Hickey and John Downing. On September 24, the Society will partner with Kerry County Museum to announce the Kerry Young Historian of the Year 2025.
Membership of the Society is €40 per year, which includes access to members-only events and free copies of the Kerry Magazine and the Society’s annual journal. Details are available at www.kerryhistory.ie.

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Status yellow rain warning for Kerry

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A status yellow rain warning will come into effect for Kerry this evening from 8pm.

The warning will be in place until 3am on Wednesday.

Met Éireann said there will be heavy spells of blustery rain.

There is also a possibility of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

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Lily Ladybirds to host open information meeting

Lily Ladybirds Killarney has resumed its weekly meetings for the new school term. The organization will host an information and registration evening on Monday, September 29, at 6pm.The meetings will […]

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Lily Ladybirds Killarney has resumed its weekly meetings for the new school term.

The organization will host an information and registration evening on Monday, September 29, at 6pm.
The meetings will take place at the Presentation Monastery School on the New Road every Monday during school term, from 6pm to 7pm.
Ladybirds is a branch of the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) for girls aged 5 to 7. The IGG’s mission is to help girls and young women reach their full potential as responsible citizens. Ladybirds offers a supportive environment where girls can gain confidence and learn life skills through activities and by developing a respect for the outdoors.
Spaces are limited. Those interested in attending the information evening or learning more can contact Maura Fitzgerald at 087 798 6958.

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