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Active Week at Holy Cross Mercy School

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The students at Holy Cross Mercy School took part in a fun and educational Active Week recently and teachers and parents say they are delighted with how week went.

On Thursday, all classes ran a Mile with a Smile. There was also Irish dancing with Norrie King, circuits with Fitness with Edele in St Brendan’s gym and orienteering with Orienteering Kerry in the National Park.

On Friday, the children did activities with Kevin Smith and his team of coaches from the National Learning Network Tralee's Sporting Chance programme. This included hockey, parachute activities, team-building exercises, dodgeball, rounders, blindfold challenges, relays and obstacle course. They also tried their hand at playball with Playball Kerry and yoga.

All of the kids received medals for their active participation on the day from Mrs Coffey.

The following Thursday, the pupils took part in a fun walk in the National Park to raise vital funds for the school. Later there was zumba with Nataile Russell and camogie with Laura Collins from Kerry Camogie.

There was basketball with Patricia McCarthy on Friday, as well as swing dancing classes with Fiona O’Toole and a boxing and kickboxing class with Edele from Fitness with Edele.

The fun and games concluded on Monday with a spinning class led by Tom Crowley in Spin Street, a tug of war with Vinny from Castlegregory Tug of War and a spot of taekwondo with Jason Moriarty.

Well done to teachers, students and guest instructors on a successful week of activities!

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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