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All-Female trad supergroup BIIRD announces Gleneagle show

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BIIRD, the all-female supergroup redefining Irish traditional music, is set to perform a headline show at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney on May 8, next.

The group, which formed last year, has rapidly gained attention for its energetic performances and blend of traditional sounds with a modern approach. Since appearing on the Late Late Show in February 2025, BIIRD has sold out every date on its debut Irish and UK tour, including an upgraded show at Vicar Street, all before releasing any music.
This momentum continued with a successful Mainstage performance at the All Together Now festival in front of 15,000 fans. Now signed with Primary Talent, BIIRD is planning extensive tours in Ireland, the UK, and the US for 2026.
BIIRD’s line-up features Lisa Canny on harp, banjo and vocals; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar; Zoran Donohoe on concertina; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth; Aoife Kelly on cello; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle; Hannah Hiemstra on drums; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp.

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O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition announced for library

A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run […]

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A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week.

The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run from December 16, to January 17, , coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Killarney priest’s ordination on December 20, 1925.
The display will feature a collection of photographs, artefacts and documents previously exhibited in Killarney, along with several newly sourced historic items.
Organisers say the exhibition will appeal to visitors of all ages, particularly students, as it outlines the life and humanitarian work of the famed cleric, who saved thousands of lives in Rome during World War II.
The exhibition will be formally opened by the Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady.

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Woodlawn residents unite to launch Memory Tree

Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away. The event brought together three generations of […]

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Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

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