The newly appointed Creative Director of West End House School of Arts, Susan Goodwillie, will be the guest speaker at the next Soul Talks Live event in Anam Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday, October 10, at 7.30pm.

Ms Goodwillie has extensive experience in the performing industry and brings a wreath of knowledge to the conversation.

She is a graduate of Musical Theatre and lived in New York city for 9 years.

She has performed on off Broadway stages and appeared on television in Medium and ER.

She was the co-founder of SPACE on Ryder Farm, which is an acclaimed residency program for artists and changemakers.

She also served as a company manager for Michael Keegan Dolan’s internationally acclaimed Irish dance company, Teaċ Daṁsa.


Ms Goodwillie has recently stepped into her role at West End House School of Arts, and she brings both international experience and a passion for fostering creativity.

Soul Talks Live is hosted by Killarney singer Grace Foley. Each month, the event invites a guest to take part in a ‘live podcast’ style conversation, where they answer the same set of questions on life, creativity and what drives them.

The series launched in August with a full audience and will continue monthly at Anam Arts and Cultural Centre.

Gardaí have launched a public appeal to locate 37-year-old Katarzyna Stachowiak who is reported missing from Killarney since Wednesday, October 8.

Katarzyna was last seen in Killarney on Saturday, October 4 at approximately 2.45pm.

Katarzyna is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim build, black hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Katarzyna was wearing thick framed glasses, black leggings, a black hoodie, knee length black jacket and black Puma runners.

Katarzyna’s family and Gardaí are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with any information on Katarzyna’s whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.