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A new era of filmmaking in Killarney

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By Luke Courtney

A new filmmaker has entered the scene - 16-year-old Glen Bowler - and he’s in the process of something special.

NEW FILM: 16-year-old Glen Bowler from Killarney is in the process of making a new film.

The young filmmaker and photographer is currently making a short film which will be submitted into the Fresh Young Filmmakers competition.

‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ is approximately 10 minutes long and is undergoing production. There are many local actors in the film, including Danny and Mikie Galvin, Don Rohan and Ellen O’Shea. However, the main focus comes in the directing and scriptwriting, which is all done by Glen himself.

Glen’s history of filmmaking goes back to June 2020 when he began to make local films alongside some of his friends, such as ‘The Aspen’s Rain’ and ‘Wyvern’. However, his first film with a detailed production system came in 2021 with ‘Inner Journey’ almost an hour long film of scenic cinematography - masterwork of an primordial Killarney, one where he submitted to the Fresh Film Festival and got nominated for Best Young Director. His longest-spanning project was a collaboration, again, alongside some of his friends, in ‘That Was The River’, a near three and a half hour biopic detailing the events of an escape from a corrupt school. The film was released on YouTube in May.

‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ is a short film with swelling, gorgeous pans, stills and slides of a wild, untamed, Killarney countryside.

Glen aims for the film to be “precise and impactful”. He describes the plot revolving around “showing the devastation of Muckross forest being cut down and replanted by Patrick Greenwood”.

He also explains how some of the themes stir on “legacy, nature and what you leave behind”.

“I’m hyped again that I am making a film,” Glen told the Killarney Advertiser.
“We are making progress with the film, I want to display Killarney in a wild, adventurous fashion.”

Although it is still undergoing production, Glen hopes to submit the final film into the ‘Fresh Young Filmmakers Competition’ a prestigious award ceremony for young Irish entrepreneurs in the film business.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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