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East Kerry kids are a talented bunch

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There was an abundance of talent as nine clubs took part in the East Kerry Scór na bPaistí on Sunday.

Solo Music winner Owen Foley Kilcummin.

Kilcummin were the Stage Presentation winners.

Solo Music 3rd place Kealan Gleeson Gneeveguilla.

Set Dancing winners were Kilcummin. Pictured were: Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Instrumental music winners Glenflesk including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Set Dancing 3rd place Spa. PIctured were: Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Recitation winner Aoibhinn Creedon Rathmore with Anne Holland Karena McCarthy Mike O'Mahony and Gary O'Halloran.

Instrumental Music 3rd place Killarney Legion including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Figure Dancing winners Dr Crokes including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahony.

Ballad group winners Dr. Crokes including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Ann Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahony.

Instrumental music 2nd place Kilcummin including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahony.

Figure Dancing 2nd place Rathmore including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Ann Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahoney.

Recitation 3rd place Lauren O'Sullivan (Spa) with Mike O'Mahony Karena McCarthy Anne Holland Gary O'Halloran.

Set Dancing 2nd place Killarney Legion. Pictured were: Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Solo Music 2nd place Olivia Angland Glenflesk.

Solo Singing winner Clodagh O'Sullivan Spa with Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Solo singing 2nd place Olivia Angland Glenflesk.

Solo singing 3rd place Allie Casey Dr. Crokes.

Stage Presentation 2nd place Listry.

The event took place in Fossa Community Hall beginning at 3pm with a huge crowd in attendance.

Clubs included Dr. Crokes, Gneeveguilla, Legion, Fossa, Rathmore, Glenflesk, Kilcummin, Spa and Listry and this year's event saw the addition of two new disciplines; solo music and solo dance.

The day began with Solo Dance followed by Recitation, then Solo Music, Solo Singing, Ballad, Leiriú, Figure, Music and Set Dancing.

And the standard was once again very high in East Kerry, Anne Holland, East Kerry Scór Officer, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It was great to see such wonderful talent coming through on the cultural side of the GAA," she said.

She added a thank you to Bill Mangan of Fossa Community Centre for setting up along with Celine and Chloe O'Sullivan, Dermot Coffey on the door collecting money and soundman Sean O Laoithe, photographer Seamus Healy, judges Frances Healy (recitation and Leiriu), Marie Sheehan (dancing), Rachel O'Connor (Song and Music) and Orla Clifford for solo dance.

"Each of these ladies are very talented in their fields and did an excellent job. Thanks to our Club Scór Ófficers who worked very hard behind the scenes and helped out on the day: Eileen Aherne, Rachel Foley, Celine O'Sullivan, Alison O'Sullivan, Caroline Cox, Maria O'Leary, Aoife O'Mahony, Eileen Hartnett and Cathal Collins and Michael Aherne.

First place advances to the County Semi-Final on April 14 at 7pm in CYMS Hall, Killorglin.

"Huge thanks to the coaches/mentors/parents also. Fear An Tí was Matt O'Neill, Chairman of Dr. Crokes, was outstanding and kept the show on schedule. No stranger to Scór as a competitor and is a class act in the seanachaí department. Fellow East Kerry officers, Acting Chairman, Garry O'Halloran and Assistant PRO Michael O'Mahony, were invaluable and helped throughout the competition on the day.

"Former President of the GAA, Sean Kelly, made a flying visit to Fossa to witness the extremely, talented, primary school children performing on stage.

The event is not possible without the wonderful sponsors, she added.

"Killarney Credit Union Marketing Officer Karena McCarth, was in attendance to present the trophies to all the exceptional competitors."

Results from Killarney/Kenmare/Caherciveen Credit Union Scor na bPaisti.

Solo Dance:
1: Grace O'Sullivan (Rathmore LGFA)
2: Roisin McAuliffe (Rathmore GAA)
3. Laura Cronin (Rathmore Hurling)

Recitation:
1: Aoibhinn Creedon ((Rathmore LGFA)
2. Cathal Cronin (Rathmore GAA)
3. Lauren O'Sullivan (Spa)

Solo Music
1. Owen Foley (Kilcummin)
2. Olivia Angland (Glenflesk GAA)
3. Kealan Gleeson (Glenflesk GAA)

Solo Singing
1. Clodagh O'Sullivan (Spa)
2. Olivia Angland (Glenflesk)
3. Allie Casey (Dr. Crokes)

Ballad
1. Dr. Crokes

Figure Dancing:
1. Dr. Crokes GAA
2. Rathmore GAA

Leiriù
1. Kilcummin GAA Club
2. Listry GAA

Music
1. Glenflesk
2. Kilcummin
3. Listry

Set Dancing
1. Kilcummin
2. Legion
3. Spa

Overall Club
Kilcummin: Awarded to Scór Officer Maria O'Leary

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Gleneagle Concert Band cast in major Hollywood Film

  Members of The Gleneagle Concert Band have been cast in a major Hollywood movie currently filming in West Cork. The WWII biopic is inspired by Hollywood legend James Stewart’s […]

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Members of The Gleneagle Concert Band have been cast in a major Hollywood movie currently filming in West Cork.

The WWII biopic is inspired by Hollywood legend James Stewart’s life, highlighting his time as a combat pilot after putting his entertainment career on hold to join the U.S. Army Air Corps.
It’s set to be the biggest film production filmed in Ireland this year, with a U.S. release scheduled for November 2026.

Band Musical Director Vincent Condon said the opportunity came about through a mix of curiosity and perfect timing.

“I read that a major film was being shot in West Cork and got in touch to see if they needed a band. Wartime movies often feature military bands, and they were delighted that I reached out. The film required an all-male band under 25, which is historically accurate. Filming took place at the start of October, and it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.”

Band Manager Ciaran Lynch described the experience as unforgettable.

“The band was excellent. We did everything asked of us with no fuss, and it was amazing to see how a major movie comes together. In a year or so, we’ll be able to sit in the cinema with our families and point to the screen saying, ‘We were part of that!’”

This latest experience follows the band’s highly successful summer tour to Seville and Gibraltar, where they performed alongside the Midleton Concert Band beneath Seville’s spectacular Las Setas structure. The trip marked the band’s eighth international tour, continuing a proud tradition of representing Killarney abroad.

With opportunities ranging from international tours to movie sets, the Gleneagle Concert Band continues to give its members unique and creative musical experiences both at home and overseas.

Anyone interested in joining the band or enrolling for instrumental lessons is encouraged to get in touch on 087 222 9513.

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Local schools launch initiative to promote healthy technology use for children

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Holy Family NS Rathmore, Raheen NS, Meentogues NS and Shrone NS have teamed up with three other schools on the Cork side of the border to launch an innovative project called Agree to Agree.


This is a community wide effort to help families navigate the challenge of children and technology.


The initiative encourages parents of primary school pupils to make a voluntary pledge around healthy technology use at home.


For younger pupils, this includes keeping children smartphone-free, following age-appropriate guidelines for games and apps, and staying off social media during primary school years.


For older pupils who may already own phones / devices, the project suggests practical steps such as reducing screen time, keeping phones out of bedrooms, avoiding age-inappropriate apps, and learning about digital citizenship and online safety.


In the coming weeks, children will bring home information packs and families will have the chance to sign the voluntary agreement. Two parent webinars are already scheduled for October 26 and February 26.


This Pilot was funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the then Minister of Education and Skills – Norma Foley TD. Schools were invited to participate through Tralee Education Support Centre Director, Terry O’Sullivan.


The other participating schools are Ballydesmond NS, Kiskeam NS, and Knocknagree NS.

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