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Celtic Steps Brings The Sound Of Summer To Killarney With Open Air Performance In The Picturesque Killarney Racecourse
Last week saw Celtic Steps, The Show take full advantage of the recent heatwave by producing a week-long of Open-Air Performances amidst the beautiful backdrop of the McGillycuddy Reeks at their home of the picturesque Killarney Racecourse.
The Shows, which took place from Tuesday the 26th of June until Friday the 29th of June inclusive, offered a unique opportunity to relax and enjoy some authentic Irish culture in one of Killarney’s most scenic settings by offering an Open-Air Theatre experience complete with a 30ft Stagecoaster Rig, a chill-out area for families and kids and even an ice-cream van on hand to create a special Summertime atmosphere.
The Open-Air Shows attracted crowds of over 400 people nightly from visitors and locals alike and the audience were treated to all the regular Show favourites from Irish classics such as Raglan Road to traditional Irish dance numbers such as the famous Irish Brush Dance and the Kerry Polka Set, all performed by the Celtic Steps Dance Troop, comprised of over 21 World Dance Championship Titles. A highlight of the night included the A cappella, a form of Irish freestyle dancing performed against the stunning Kerry sunset to highlight the authenticity of the artform.
David Rea of Celtic Steps commented; “We were delighted to be able to combine the magical nature of Irish music, song and dance with the natural beauty of Killarney and we couldn’t have picked a better venue than the Killarney Racecourse, on our very own doorstep.” Sean Murphy of Celtic Steps added; “It was fantastic to have visitors of all nationalities as well as locals and friends of the Show join us for these special events and we would like to thank everyone for their support in making it happen.”
The Show will continue its successful seventh season in their indoor theatre in the Killarney Racecourse until the 18th of October and tickets are available online at www.CelticSteps.ie
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Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre launch Ageless roadshow
Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is putting on a series of meetings and talks to offer older members of the community a chance to meet people from organisations […]

Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is putting on a series of meetings and talks to offer older members of the community a chance to meet people from organisations that will enhance their lives.
The first talk will take place on October 3 at the Ballyspillane Community Resource Centre and will continue thereafter on a regular basis.
Thomas Doyle from SpecSavers will give the first talk and other groups like the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Alone, Family Carers Ireland, the Health and Safety Executive, Heartbeat Killarney, Be Active Be Well and the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland will join at future dates.
“We felt there was a need to bring all the organisations that can give older people the opportunity to come and meet organisations to offer support, services and activities that align with the life they wish to live,” said Sophie Haighway of the Ballyspillane Community Resource.
“The Ageless road show is a combination of organisations to help older people in the community. The groups that have committed to attend are the on alternative months. There will a guest speaker each month,”
The roadshow will be held in Ballyspillane CFRC the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30 pm-2 pm.
Further details from Sophie on 085 7723723.
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O’Sullivan chases National Rally glory in Clare on Sunday
It is hard to believe that it is four years since the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship last visited Clare. Between the pandemic and the new event rotation […]

It is hard to believe that it is four years since the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship last visited Clare.
Between the pandemic and the new event rotation system, the last time the Liam Cleary Autoworld Clare Rally ran was in September 2019.
But it has been well worth the wait as organisers Clare Motor Club have attracted a stellar entry that has both strength and depth.
The Triton Showers National Rally Championship enters the home straight this weekend and all of the title protagonists will be in Ennis for the penultimate round of the eight-round championship.
Leading the fray after six rounds are defending champions, Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty.
The Hyundai i20 Rally2 crew have a 20-point advantage over Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan from Muckross.
However, the Derry/Kerry crew has won the last two rounds in Sligo and Meath and when dropped scores come into play, they have started one less round than Moffett and Moriarty which suggests, mathematically, the advantage is maybe with the Volkswagen Polo Gti crew.
But anything can happen in rallying and it looks certain that the championship will go to the wire at the Fastnet Rally in late October.
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