The annual Christmas Day Dip at Dundag, Muckross Lake, is set to continue its tradition this year under new management, with the event scheduled for 11.00 am on Christmas morning.

This year, Killarney Cycling Club is taking over the organisation of the charity dip, with assistance from Killarney Triathlon Club.

The event will raise funds for the charity Aware, which marks 40 years of supporting people with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.

For the past 16 years, Nikki and David McCarthy have successfully organised the popular dip, raising over €70,000 for the charity.

Aware provides essential support services to individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and their concerned loved ones.

The dip officially begins with the annual ‘loud hailer’ countdown at 11:00 am on Christmas morning. Attendees are advised to park in the designated car parks at the Arboretum or Muckross House car park well in advance of the set time.

Donations can be made online at https://www.aware.ie/donate/. For further information, contact Fiona O’Donoghue at 085 7897725.

The Church of the Resurrection was filled with festive cheer as the pupils of Gaelscoil Faithleann gathered for their annual Christmas Carol service.

Approximately 240 children from the school participated in the service, which featured a Nativity and a selection of traditional carols. The performance focused on the true meaning of the Christmas season, with Rang 1 students re-enacting the Nativity scene, taking on the roles of Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, and Kings.
The evening featured carols performed predominantly ‘as Gaeilge’, with a selection of English carols also included. Musical accompaniment was provided by múinteoirí Máire and Daniel on the keyboard and guitar.
Principal Lisa Ní Iarlaithe, expressed her gratitude to the school chaplain, Fr. Joe Begley, for his ongoing commitment to the school. She also thanked the staff members and the wider school community for their hard work and participation in making the evening a success.