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Culture vultures poised to swoop on Killarney and Kerry this evening

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Front row, Mirka Pavelkova, Diarmuid O'Sullivan, Pat Owen, back row from left, Sharon O'Keeffe, Kerry County Council, Arts Department, Deirdre McKenna, Des Fitzgerald, Joseph Keating, Diana Muller and Caroline Lynch, Kerry County Council, Arts Department. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN
Front row, Mirka Pavelkova, Diarmuid O'Sullivan, Pat Owen, back row from left, Sharon O'Keeffe, Kerry County Council, Arts Department, Deirdre McKenna, Des Fitzgerald, Joseph Keating, Diana Muller and Caroline Lynch, Kerry County Council, Arts Department. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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A SERIES of enticing events will take place across Kerry tonight as part of Culture Night this evening. The full programme events can be found at http://www.culturekerry.com/KCC%20Culture%20Night%2016%20%20-%20FINAL.pdf

Kate Kennelly of Kerry County Council's Arts Office encouraged everyone to come along and join in the fun. "Culture Night has grown so much year on year and is now a truly national occasion with cultural events taking place in every corner of Ireland. Kerry is no exception with a whole series of music, dance, theatre, film and crafts events taking place across the county. This is testament to the vibrancy of the arts in Kerry and this is a great opportunity to showcase some of the very best talent we have in the county. And all events are free so come along and join in the fun," she said.

Our neighbours at the Department of Arts on New Road, Killarney, will unveil the Kerry Visual Arts Showcase 2016 at 5pm.

The showcase is part of Culture Night and it will be launched by the Mayor of Kerry County Council, Cllr Mike O’Shea,

Consultation prior to the drafting of the Kerry County Arts Strategy 2016-2021 showed a need for more exhibition space for artists in Kerry. The showcase was Kerry County Council’s first response to this need.

The artists featuring in this year’s exhibition are Pat Owen, Miroslava Pavelkova, Diarmaid O’Sullivan, Des Fitzgerald, Deirdre McKenna, Diana Muller and Joseph Keating.

“We are delighted to showcase the work of these talented artists,” says Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer with Kerry County Council. “Each of the artists has their own unique style – humorous, thought-provoking, challenging, and vibrant are just some of the words that can describe them. I would encourage everyone to call in to the foyer of the Department of Arts in Killarney where the exhibition is.”

The exhibition runs until October 14 at the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on New Road, Killarney. Opening hours at the Department are 9am-5pm. For further information contact the Arts Office, Kerry County Council, on 066-7183541 or arts@kerrycoco.ie .
 

 
Back: Sharon O'Keeffe (Arts Office, Kerry County Council), Deirdre McKenna, Des Fitzgerald, Joseph Keating, Diana Muller, Caroline Lynch (Arts Office, KCC); front: Miroslava Pavelkova, Diarmaid O'Sullivan, Pat Owen. PICTURE: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN

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Boxer Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin received a warm homecoming in Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar on College Street on Sunday evening following his victory in Dublin last weekend, where he was crowned Irish Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Martin Grady was on hand to officially welcome the new champion home, congratulating him on what he described as “a proud moment for Killarney and for Kerry sport.”
Cronin, who is sponsored by Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar, claimed the vacant national title after a hard-fought ten-round battle against Cork’s Cathal Crowley at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.
The Kerry fighter won by majority decision, with the judges scoring the contest 95-94, 97-93 and 95-95. The result capped off years of dedication and hard work for Cronin, who now holds an 11-3-1 professional record.
Speaking at the homecoming, Cronin thanked his supporters and sponsors for their backing throughout his career.
“It’s unbelievable to bring this title to Kerry,” he said. “The support from home means everything. This one’s for everyone who’s been with me from the start.”
Crowds packed into Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar to celebrate the achievement, with music, photos and plenty of local pride on display.

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Concerns over future of St Mary of the Angels

Two Kerry TDs have voiced concerns over the future of St Mary of the Angels and St Francis Special School in Beaufort, highlighting the urgent need for respite services for […]

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Two Kerry TDs have voiced concerns over the future of St Mary of the Angels and St Francis Special School in Beaufort, highlighting the urgent need for respite services for children and adults with profound disabilities and special needs.

The campus, set on lands generously donated by the Doyle family, offers 30 acres of grounds, existing buildings, and services, making it a valuable asset for the provision of respite care in Kerry. TD Michael Cahill emphasized that the Doyle family’s wishes should be respected, and that the grounds should be made accessible immediately.
“The special needs community in Kerry has a major respite crisis and families don’t have time to wait. Families need help — they are not asking for full-time residential care but respite care, a break, a helping hand,” Deputy Cahill said.
He added that a bespoke approach is needed to meet the individual needs of children attending St Francis Special School. “Many of the children in the county with profound needs need a safe haven where they can roam the grounds freely, and St Mary of the Angels offers this.”
Deputy Cahill has accompanied several Ministers to the Beaufort campus to highlight its value to Disability Health Service providers. A working group has been formed including St John of Gods, the HSE, representatives of residents at St Mary of the Angels, and St Francis Special School, to explore options for maintaining and expanding respite services.
“Parents are worn out and at the end of their tether. This needs to be dealt with expeditiously, in an environment of cooperation between the relevant Government Departments of Health, Disability, and Education. We need to get this across the line urgently and put it permanently in place,” he said.
Deputy Cahill pointed to the current shortfall of respite services in Kerry. “As of now, Cunamh Iveragh respite in Cahersiveen is only open Friday to Sunday, running at half capacity — two adults per night instead of four. The issue is staffing, and the HSE will not release funding to open full-time. The Beaufort campus is available and should be utilised as parents are crying out for overnight respite. Cooperation and compassion could see this done quickly.”
TD Danny Healy Rae echoed these concerns during a Dáil speech this week. “We are still short of respite beds on the southern side of the constituency. Families caring for people with disabilities just want a break, but there is nowhere available locally. Places are being offered only in Tipperary or Meath for those needing new residential care. It makes no sense. St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort has 40 or 50 acres of grounds that could be expanded, with facilities already in place such as swimming pools. It could be developed as a model for the rest of the country.”
Both TDs are urging the Government and the HSE to take immediate action to utilise the Beaufort campus for respite care, in line with the intentions of the Doyle family and the needs of Kerry families.

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