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It's not everyday you get a Wookie visiting the office, but today is no ordinary day! Chewie called in to tell us all about the new Skellig Star Wars day trip to Portmagee available from Killarney.

South Kerry local Driver Guide, Muiris Walsh has launched a new Skellig Star Wars trip to Portmagee for visitors staying in Killarney.  Travelling in comfort in small groups to the Skellig Coast, Muiris entertains his guests for the morning as they tour the beautiful Skellig Ring and Valentia Island and hear the colourful stories of when Star Wars came to town.  The afternoon is free to spend as they choose which gives his guests the opportunity to book a boat trip around the magnificent Skellig Rock or walk to Bray Tower on Valentia Island, visit the Skellig Visitor Experience or call to the stunning Kerry Cliffs.  On occasion Muiris who makes an appearance as the Skellig Coasts very own Wild Atlantic Wookie is an experienced Driver Guide.  Iveragh Historical Tours was set up in 2013 guiding visitors around the Skellig Ring and Valentia Island.  Muiris has opened up the opportunity to enjoy the Skellig Star Wars trip this summer for visitors staying in Killarney.  To find out more contact Muiris on 087 9921284 or log onto www.iveraghhistoricaltours.com.

 

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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