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‘A Taste of Kerry’ showcases culture at Global Economic Summit

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Kerry County Council hosted a special event, ‘A Taste of Kerry’, on Tuesday at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, as part of the Global Economic Summit 2025 (GES25).

In partnership with Fáilte Ireland, the event aimed to give international delegates an experience of Kerry’s culture and creativity.
A highlight was the presence of Ballyheigue native and international fashion designer Don O’Neill. He shared how Kerry’s landscapes have inspired his journey to runways in Paris and New York, offering insights on creativity and the influence of place.
Maura Healy Rae, Mayor of Killarney, said:
"It was a true privilege to host such an exceptional group of delegates at 'A Taste of Kerry.' Today, we proudly showcase this culture through the wonderful talents of our local food producers and traditional musicians. Kerry is not just a place of natural beauty, but a vibrant and thriving destination for business and cultural exchange. A special thank you to Don O’Neill for sharing his inspiring journey and to Sean and the team at Kate Kearney’s Cottage for providing this magnificent venue. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Fáilte Ireland for their invaluable partnership in making this exceptional event possible."

The event concluded with a showcase of local artisan food and drink, accompanied by live traditional Irish music and dance, allowing delegates to connect and experience Kerry’s culture.

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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