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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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Camera club returns after summer break

Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28. This is the first meeting since the club broke up […]

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Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.

This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .

“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.

“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”

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Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE launches trad music initiative

A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing. Conor is combining with […]

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A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.

Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.

“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.

Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.

He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.

For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063

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