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Biddies performance celebrates St Brigid
Two local Biddies groups performed at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association.
Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group members Michael Costelloe (left) and Paul Cremin (right) with Mike Coffey (centre) of the Kilgobnet Biddies performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group pictured performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Master traditional craftsman Pat Broderick at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations with Éadaoin Fleming making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Master traditional craftsman Pat Broderick at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group Paul Cremin and Rachel Lenihan performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Norrie O'Neill and her grandchildren enjoying the Biddies performing at Muckross House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Marian Moriarty and Phil Hannifan from the Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Sheila Enright holding An Brídeog at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Grace Lynch joined the Biddies performance at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Mary Collins and her daughter Mary Collins from Tralee enjoying the Biddies at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Soléme and Yuna Nagle enjoying the Beaufort Biddies performance at Muckross House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group members Michael Costelloe (left) and Paul Cremin (right) with Mike Coffey (centre) of the Kilgobnet Biddies performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group pictured performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Master traditional craftsman Pat Broderick at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations with Éadaoin Fleming making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Master traditional craftsman Pat Broderick at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group Paul Cremin and Rachel Lenihan performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Beaufort Biddies performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Norrie O'Neill and her grandchildren enjoying the Biddies performing at Muckross House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Marian Moriarty and Phil Hannifan from the Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Sheila Enright holding An Brídeog at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Grace Lynch joined the Biddies performance at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Mary Collins and her daughter Mary Collins from Tralee enjoying the Biddies at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Soléme and Yuna Nagle enjoying the Beaufort Biddies performance at Muckross House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group - formerly known as the Beaufort Biddy Group - and Kilgobnet Biddies came together for the event.
The tradition of the Biddies is one of the oldest and most colourful customs in Ireland, a blend of pagan and Christian pageantry, held on February 1 each year, heralding the beginning of springtime and honouring St Bríd the patron saint of the farming community.
Master traditional craftsman, Pat Broderick, at Muckross House, was also part of St Brigid's Day celebrations, making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions.
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MTU hosts Active Ageing Festival at Kerry Sports Academy
Young students got to share their learning skills while an older group showed patience and experience during the ‘Active Ageing Festival’. Held in Munster Technological University last week the event, […]
Young students got to share their learning skills while an older group showed patience and experience during the ‘Active Ageing Festival’.
Held in Munster Technological University last week the event, in conjunction with Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP), saw 150 people engaged with a busy schedule of activities, facilitated by the students and staff of the Department of Health and Leisure Studies.
Dr Barry Moynihan, Consultant Geriatrician in University Hospital Kerry opened the event with an informative talk on the importance of movement as we age.
Many community organisations and networks were represented on the day such as HSE, Baile Mhuire, Kerry Library, Kerry Call, SeanChairde, Centre of Smart Ageing, Probus and Age and Opportunity.
Activities such as Pickleball, Bowls, Better Balance Better Bones, Dance and Yoga were also showcased.
Gearoid O’Doherty, coordinator of the KRSP, highlighted the need for more community-based activities for older adults across Kerry and the role of the partnership in supporting this development.
It is hoped that other venues across the county can facilitate a similar event in the future.
MTU lecturer and event coordinator Eimear Foley, spoke of the mutual benefit that this day provided to both participants and students.
“The real-life experience afforded to the students is immense, with involvement in planning, delivering and evaluation of the event to the fore.”
Within their course, the concept of being active across the lifespan is embedded and this opportunity for the students to engage in real life learning is paramount. Older people can generate community-based learning experiences not only for themselves but also for the young. Many of the participants commented on the professionalism, warmth and enthusiasm of the students, whilst the students were delighted with the patience shown to them and ease of conversation with the participants.
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Killarney to feature on TG4’s Country Music show
By Sean Moriarty A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday). The second series of […]
By Sean Moriarty
A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday).
The second series of the Irish channel’s County Music show ‘Viva Ceol Tire’, which highlights emerging Country Music talent in Ireland, airs every Tuesday night at 9.30pm.
The next programme will feature Donegal singer David James’ version of ‘Oh Killarney’.
The programme was filmed entirely on location in Killarney including Torc Waterfall, Ladies View Moll’s Gap and Kate Kearney’s Cottage.
“The song was written by Dennis Allen. However, it was a hit for Dermot Moriarty in the 1980s. The first time I heard it I loved it and I was thrilled with the reaction my version has got,” James, who is from the small village of Killean in Donegal, told the Killarney Advertiser.
“It’s pretty rural but I love it. I’ll be in Country Music 10 years this May. My first gig was in the local GAA hall for my aunt’s 50th birthday. I was 14 and I’ve been at it ever since.”
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