Muckross Rowing Club will host a landmark event on Sunday to officially launch and bless three new additions to its racing fleet.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the club’s boathouse at 2pm and represents a significant moment in the club’s long-standing history.

The club has issued an open invitation to all past and present members, as well as supporters, friends, and family, to join in the celebrations.

Following the formal blessing and naming of the boats, light refreshments will be served at the boathouse for all attendees.

For those planning to attend the event, parking will be situated at the Muckross House car park.

The club has requested that anyone requiring parking access closer to the boathouse make contact with a committee member in advance so that appropriate assistance and arrangements can be made.

The core of the celebration is the naming of the boats in honour of three of the club’s most distinguished athletes: Paul Griffin, Sean Casey, and Cathal Moynihan.

These three oarsmen achieved the ultimate success in the sport by representing Ireland at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.

Having started their journeys as Muckross juniors before rising through the international ranks, their legacy continues to be a major source of pride for the club as they are immortalised in the newest fleet.

Killarney for Palestine will present the County Kerry premiere screening of the critically acclaimed film The Voice of Hind Rajab at The Brehon Hotel on Sunday, February 22, at 18:30.

The exclusive community event brings one of the most decorated films of the year to Killarney following its success on the international awards circuit.
The film has recently secured a BAFTA nomination, adding to its previous Academy Award and Golden Globe nods. A Tunisian-French co-production, it tells the true story of Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza.
The production is noted for incorporating actual voice recordings between Hind and the Red Crescent volunteers who attempted to rescue her.
At its London premiere, Killarney actress Jessie Buckley spoke about the film’s impact, stating: “I don’t know how to be human. I need stories like this to wake me up. And make me realise something I didn’t know I needed to realise.”
The film also holds the record for the longest standing ovation in the history of the Venice International Film Festival, where it received a 20-minute tribute and won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize.
The project features a high-profile executive production team, including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, and Spike Lee.
While the film is currently on release in cinemas nationwide, local organisers moved the screening to The Brehon Hotel after being unable to secure a local cinema setting.
A spokesperson for Killarney for Palestine described the event as “an act of bearing witness,” adding that it provides a chance for the community to come together for a powerful experience cantered on a child’s voice.

The local connection: A Voice from Linden House

The upcoming screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab holds a direct and poignant connection to the Killarney community through residents currently living in Linden House.
Bilal, a Palestinian native from Dura, has been living in Killarney for the past two months and highlights the ongoing reality faced by those in his homeland.
While Bilal’s wife and children are currently safe in Jordan, his community in Dura continues to face extreme hardship. Recently, a friend in his home village received a 72-hour notice from the Israeli army regarding the imminent demolition of a family home, a practice described as collective punishment.
Bilal is sharing his story to give a local face to the international headlines, seeking to get the message of his people out to the world. His presence in Killarney serves as a reminder that the global events depicted in the film have a deep, personal impact on individuals now living within our local community.