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Christmas street lights switch on and first parade on Saturday

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Killarney where the elves are kept busy sprinkling the magic dust to ensure the fully deserved reputation as the most spectacular festive season town in the entire country is maintained.

Organised by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, with great support from Kerry County Council, the annual Christmas in Killarney festival will feature extra spectacular Christmas Magic street parades, magnificent street lights and decorations and a really unique Santa’s Grotto experience at a very special and magical location.

There will also be a bustling markets village with great gift ideas, sensational shopping and all the fun of the season of goodwill which will ensure Killarney is once again the country’s Christmas capital for 2024.

The incredible hour-long Christmas Magic parades, with Disney-style floats and characters and, of course, Santa Claus himself, will wind their way through the packed
Streets on November 23 and 30 and again on December 7, 14 and 21 of December commencing at 6.00pm.

The astonishing Christmas street lights will be officially switched on the night of the first parade on November 23.

The parades will depart from Fitzgerald Stadium and proceed through the packed streets, taking in Lewis Road, College Street, Plunkett Street, Main Street and High Street with Mickey, Minnie and other favourite Disney characters, snow queens and magical horses mingling with the crowd on the street from 5.30pm.

Each parade will be a family-friendly spectacle, featuring joyful festive entertainment for all ages right in the heart of Killarney town.

A wheelchair accessible viewing space will be available at Market Cross and an accessible, autism-friendly viewing area will be provided at Áras Phádraig on Lewis Road.

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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