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Delightful classical concert in Cathedral on Sunday night

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‘Classic Delights Killarney’ is a very special gala concert in aid of Kerry Parents & Friends Association which will take place on Sunday at Saint Mary's Cathedral.

The concert will star Nils Wanderer and Sharon Lyons, accompanied by Kerry Scotia Ensemble, in an evening of music spanning all genres of music from Baroque to Celtic and everything in between.

All profits from ticket sales and all proceeds from the raffle will go to Kerry Parents & Friends Association.

KPFA was established in 1973 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

KPFA provides community based services supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and their families throughout Kerry. Its mission is to deliver life enhancing services and supports, responding the needs, wishes and choices of people with intellectual disabilities, connected to support networks in their community.

The vital supports that KPFA provides to people with intellectual disabilities ensure that they and their families can live their best lives.

Nils Wanderer is a world famous countertenor who recently took second place in Placido Domingo's Operalia competition and performs in concerts halls and operas around Europe.

He is a specialist in Baroque music and will perform some timeless classics with the orchestra like Ombra Mai Fu, Lascia Chio Pianga and Dido's Lament.

Sharon, who is the director of music in the Cathedral, is an internationally acclaimed soprano who has performed to audiences all over the world, including for presidents and a pope.

She will join Nils and the orchestra singing beautiful arrangements of Irish and classical songs like Caledonia, Danny Boy, Pie Jesu and may more.

Kerry Scotia Ensemble is Kerry's only professional string ensemble and was formed with the aid of an Arts Act Grant from Kerry County Council in 2016.

They have been organising and performing in concerts all over Kerry spanning all genres of music since their establishment. Since December last year the ensemble has raised almost €10,000 for local charities like Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Tickets for Classic Delights Killarney are €15 and are available on the door or from Eventbrite.

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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