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Dawn chorus live stream details announced

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The music of Sliabh Luachra and celestial sounds of the Dawn Chorus will come alive at Muckross Abbey, Killarney National Park, on Saturday morning at 5.00am.

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Renowned musicians Derry and Rosie Healy along with Sliabh Luachra’s finest Bryan O’Leary will fill the abbey joined by a chorus of well known birds. Harmonising with the robin followed by the blackbird wren sparrow and finches. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The live-stream event can be listened and viewed on Killarney National Parks facebook page www.facebook.com/killarneynationalpark .

Renowned musicians - Derry and Rosie Healy along with Sliabh Luachra’s finest accordion player, Bryan O’Leary, will fill the abbey, joined by a chorus of well known birds. Harmonising with the robin will be the blackbird, followed by wren, sparrow and finches.

This years ‘Dawn Chorus’ is presented by the Conservation Rangers of Killarney National Park, with expert bird descriptions and guidance by Sam Bayley, Mary Sheehan, DCO, Padruig (Brac) O’Sullivan, Jess Burkitt, Sean Forde and Tricia Beecher.

Along with Muckross Abbey, the Dawn Chorus will include bird sounds from the 6th century monasteries of Innisfallen Island and Skellig Michael.
Live commentary from Skellig Michael by Brian Power. INEC Expert audio technicians, Kieran Somers and Denis Lovett, will install microphones and audio equipment in various locations ready for live- stream at 5.00am on Saturday morning.

The Conservation Rangers are encouraging people walking ‘Darkness Into Light’ to pop in their earphones and listen while they walk into the ‘dawning of the day’

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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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