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Dance the weekend away at the Gleneagle Hotel

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Country Music fans from all over Ireland and beyond are looking forward to heading to Killarney for what promises to be a super weekend of dancing next week.

Taking place from this Thursday (March 17) to Sunday (March 20) at the Gleneagle Hotel, it promises to be full of fun and craic.

"After an absence of a couple of years due to the pandemic, the St Patrick’s Weekend Dancing Festival is finally back at the Gleneagle Hotel and so many people are excited to be returning for this fantastic weekend of great music and fun,” event organiser, Billy Morrissey, said.

The festival kicks off on Thursday night next with a big celebration dance featuring the great Gerry Gutherie and his band with support by local musician Eddie Lee. Dancing takes place from 8.30pm to 12.30am and admission is €15.

On Friday night there’s dancing to Trudi Lalor, Paddy O'Brien, David James and John Hogan with early dancing to Donie O. Dancing takes place from 8.30pm to 12.30am and admission is €15.

Saturday night’s entertainment is provided by Mick Flavin, Sandy Kelly, Hugo Duncan and Trudi Lalor. The support band on Saturday night is Finbarr and Chloe Dennehy. Dancing takes place from 8.30pm to 12.30am and admission is €15.

The weekend of dancing concludes on Sunday afternoon with music provided by the very popular Patrick O'Sullivan. Dancing is from 2.30pm to 5pm and admission is €10.

Tickets for all dances are available at the door of the ballroom each night. There is also a special 'Weekend Pass' covering all four dances, costing only €50 which is available at the door on the Thursday night (St Patrick’s Day).

"This will be a fantastic weekend of music, song, dancing and fun. And it’s great to have an opportunity to meet up again with friends old and new in the beautiful ballroom at the fabulous Gleneagle Hotel. Don’t miss it!"

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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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