Killarney library will be part of the Children’s Book Festival which is taking place across all libraries in Kerry this month.

Authors, storytellers, illustrators and artists will be in attendance at Killarney every Saturday from 11am to 2pm.

There will be stem toys and board games for families.

Many of the events this year have been inspired by authors and illustrators who have used their creativity to conjure up new and exciting worlds for young readers.

Many exciting events are on offer for both schools and families, from creative writing workshops to meeting famous Irish authors there is something for everyone.

In 2025 there will be visits from Emma Cullinane, Peter Donnelly, Tatyana Feeney, Claire Glynn, Shane Hegarty, Emma Larkin, Felicia Thomas, and Michael Smith.

More details can be found on Kerry library’s website.

The annual Children’s Book Festival helps spread the enjoyment of books and reading among children and families by authors and illustrators, teachers, and librarians all over Ireland.

The Kerry Library Children’s Book Festival Programme is funded by Kerry Library, Creative Ireland, and the Healthy Ireland at Your Library Programme.

The Irish History podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, will record a special episode on Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s story on Wednesday, October 15.

Fin Dwyer releases episodes weekly about Ireland’s past and over the last 15 years the show has become one of Ireland’s longest running shows with a massive global audience.

When completed, the podcast will include contributions from a well-known author on the Monsignor, a member of the Monsignor’s family and from the Memorial Society.

Admission is free but it is a ticketed event with limited capacity.

Those interested in attending are advised to email oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com.

This will be one of the final events of the 1925 – 2025 Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Commemorations.

An Post are set to release a commemorative stamp that will be issued on October 23 for worldwide mailing.

The stamp will be available in selected post offices for at least three months.

The third event will occur at the end of the year when The O’Flaherty Memorial Society and Killarney Library host a month-long exhibition on the life story of Hugh O’Flaherty, running from December 15 to January 17, 2026.

More details will be released closer to the date. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial on mission road to mark the anniversary of his death on October 30 and the centenary of his ordination on December 20.

Earlier commemorative events included successful group tour to Rome in March and an O’Flaherty’s Town Trail Walk in August.