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Killarney welcomes the world for Irish Dancing Championships
The Gleneagle Arena is set to become a global hub of culture and competition this Easter as it hosts the An Chomhdháil World Irish Dancing Championships.
The prestigious event brings a vibrant mix of music and international talent to the town, with local dancers ready to step onto the world stage in their own backyard.
This year, Killarney is proudly represented by a dedicated troop from the Hegarty Irish Dance Academy.
Dancers Abbey O’Leary, Maria Blennerhasset, Klara Morczewska, Máire Lynch, and Isabelle Hindle have spent countless hours preparing for the tournament.
Under the expert guidance of teachers Maureen and Lisa Hegarty, these dancers now have the opportunity to compete at the highest level before an international audience.
Beyond the cultural spectacle, the championships provide a massive boost to the local economy. More than 2,500 dancers, along with their families and supporters, will travel to Killarney for the event.
Killarney talent bound for Isle of Man
The busy Easter schedule continues for the Hegarty Irish Dance Academy as they prepare for an international cultural exchange.
At the end of this week, a group of 25 dancers and musicians travelled to the Isle of Man.
The group will represent Ireland at the Shennaghys Jiu Celtic Festival, a celebration of music, dance, and folklore from the Celtic nations.
The travelling party will showcase the best of Killarney’s traditional arts, further strengthening the town's international sporting and cultural links.
GoSafe cameras live at Farranfore level crossing next week
Automated speed cameras at the Farranfore rail level crossing will become fully operational next Wednesday, September 30, as part of a national push to improve safety at railway intersections.
The GoSafe system at crossing XT 131 will monitor passing traffic and automatically log speed violations. Under the enforcement rules, motorists caught exceeding the speed limit through the crossing face an automatic €160 fine and three penalty points. Drivers who break the red warning lights face an €80 fine and three penalty points.
The installation follows an initial announcement in June by Iarnród Éireann, An Garda Síochána, and the Road Safety Authority to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day.
The automated infrastructure was previously piloted at the Merrion Gates in Dublin to deter dangerous driving and protect rail barriers.
A similar camera system planned for the Minish level crossing outside Killarney is expected to go live shortly after the Farranfore setup is up and running.
HARVEST TIME: Service users Andrew Alade and Jessica O’Connell from the Kerry Parents and Friends Association (KPFA) proudly displaying the results of their spring vegetable planting in Kilcummin. Included in the photo are Sheila O’Sullivan (Kilcummin Looking Good), Helen Moynihan (Kilcummin Looking Good), Catriona Maloney Johnson (KPFA), Jessica O’Connell (KPFA), Batt Stewart Healy (KPFA), and Andrew Alade (KPFA). Photo: Patricia O’Mahony
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