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Big screen for big match at Killarney Racecourse
EXCLUSIVE
By Sean Moriarty
Killarney football fans who are unable to get to Dublin for the All Ireland final will be able to watch the big game on an open air television screen just ten minutes-walk from the town centre.
BIG SCREEN: A TV screen like this one will be installed in Killarney Racecourse in time for the All Ireland football final
BIG SCREEN: A TV screen like this one will be installed in Killarney Racecourse in time for the All Ireland football final
The Kerry v Galway clash is set for 330pm next Sunday, July 24.
As ever, tickets are in high demand and not everyone will be lucky enough to get one of the 75,000 or so tickets on offer.
Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s annual show is scheduled for the same day at Killarney Racecourse.
It returns after a two-year lay-off and it is one of the biggest shows of its kind in the county
Organisers were concerned that the clashing match would take crowds away from their event. They were also concerned that those who did attend would leave early so they could watch the match.
Both scenarios would detract from the event so the organisers came up with what they believe is the perfect solution.
They have booked a large-screen outdoor television for the day.
Families will be able watch the match in the beautiful surroundings of the racecourse. The venue offers a safe location for children, and the car show can go ahead without any fear of a crowd loss due to the game.
“It is win win for everyone,” said Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s James Looney who is one of the organisers of the event.
“It is ideal for families, we have done something similar before when we had a Harvest festival that clashed with a big game and that worked perfect. It is the best of both worlds, see the cars and the match at the same time and there is room for children to run around in a safe environment.”
Admission is set at €5 per adult and children go free – this is the same admission fee announced before the addition of the big screen.
The show will open to the public at 11am but all show cars need to be on site before 10am.
Those interested in showing a car should contact Tom Leslie on 087 238 3809.
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Camera Club exhibition opens at Killarney House
Killarney Camera Club’s 25th anniversary exhibition is open to the public at Killarney House until Sunday, October 4.
Mayor of Killarney Councillor John O’Donoghue officially opened the event, which features a wide range of work from local photographers capturing landscapes, people, and moments from home and abroad.
Speaking at the opening, Mayor O’Donoghue highlighted the rich natural surroundings available to local photographers. “We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world, with dramatic mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and a vibrant town centre, as well as beaches and open sea just a short distance away,” he said.
In a lighthearted admission, the Mayor admitted to storing hundreds of photos on his phone, adding that seeing the standard of work on display inspired him “to finally print some of my own photographs for posterity.”
The club was founded in 2001 as the Photographic Society of Killarney at the Park Place Hotel before adopting its current name in 2006. Founding member Seamus Long recalled starting with just eight members, contrasting it with today’s membership of over 30 photographers who meet at the ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre.
“There is nothing better than seeing your images in print, mounted and framed and hanging on a wall,” Mr Long said, referencing the club’s shift from traditional darkrooms to modern digital photography.
To mark the anniversary, the club has published a commemorative booklet featuring 25 select images from members past and present. The limited-edition booklet is available at Eason’s and directly from the club.
The exhibition runs daily at Killarney House until October 4. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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