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Everything is coming up roses for Killarney’s Danielle

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Kerry Rose Danielle O'Sullivan from Killarney with Jamie Louise Bowler Manager Sean Taaffe Tralee Sean Taaffe Is Coming Up Roses Award Winning Munster hairdressers partners with Rose of Tralee MULTI-Award winning salon group, Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty is the Official Hair Partner for this year's Rose of Tralee International Festival, which will take place from 17th to 23rd August 2016. The newly-crowned Kerry Rose, Danielle O’Sullivan, has announced that Sean Taaffe will style the 66 International Roses for their appearances in the Dome on the Qualifying and Televised Selection Nights during the festival. The well-known Kerry hairdressing chain is recognised for its impeccable head to toe service and is the perfect partner to this iconic occasion when girls from throughout the globe will gather in Tralee to take part in the Rose of Tralee 2016. Speaking about this honour, Sean Taaffe said: “Everyone in Ireland has grown up watching all the glamorous Roses in their stunning gowns with such amazing hair and makeup take to the stage on the RTE programme that every year has one of the highest viewing figures in Ireland. Now our team at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty get to play a strong role in this iconic festival, making sure all of the Roses look their absolute best. It's going to be so exciting and we look forward to bringing our own unique twist to the hair and beauty elements.” John Drummey, Communications Manager, Rose of Tralee Festival stated “We are delighted with the partnership. This year even more than ever it’s important to have a strong, professional and very capable Hair Partner, as the number of Roses travelling to Tralee has more than doubled. We are also excited by the level of commitment already being shown by Sean and his team and know that there will be a more creative edge to the hair this year as Sean and his team are recognised nationally as leaders in the industry.” A leading stylist, Sean Taaffe has over 25 years’ hairdressing experience, and is the owner of six salons in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin, with a team of 50 talented hairdressing professionals. Sean also heads up his own hairdressing academy, and he believes that education is the key to success and this ethos can been seen in all his salons. To book an appointment with any of the Sean Taaffe team who will be looking after the Roses please call (064) 662 2513, or for further information visit www.seantaaffe.com Ends About Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty was established as a one man operation in Killorglin in 1989. Since then the company has expanded 6 times, with locations in Killarney, Tralee and Killorglin and a team of 50 talented professionals. At Sean Taaffe they believe that education is the key to our success and to this end we invest heavily in both insalon education and courses and seminars both in Ireland and abroad. Every team member goes on a minimum of 3 courses per year to update knowledge with some members going to a total of 10 courses per year. All this helps ensure a motivated team and the very best knowledge at your disposal. As part of our commitment to client satisfaction and delight we encourage team members to enter competition on a regular basis. Salon Locations • • Killarney 064 66 22 513 • Tralee – 066 71 19 434

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CONGRATULATIONS to Killarney lady Danielle O’Sullivan who will represent Kerry in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Danielle was selected on Friday evening and today she joined forces with multi-award winning salon group Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty which has been announced as the official hair partner for this festival, which will take place from August 17 to 23.

The newly-crowned Kerry Rose, Danielle, announced that Sean Taaffe will style the 66 International Roses for their appearances in the Dome on the qualifying and Televised Selection Nights during the festival.

The well-known Kerry hairdressing chain is recognised for its impeccable head to toe service and is the perfect partner to this iconic occasion when girls from throughout the globe will gather in Tralee to take part in the Rose of Tralee 2016.

Speaking about this honour, Sean Taaffe said: “Everyone in Ireland has grown up watching all the glamorous Roses in their stunning gowns with such amazing hair and makeup take to the stage on the RTÉ programme that every year has one of the highest viewing figures in Ireland. Now our team at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty get to play a strong role in this iconic festival, making sure all of the Roses look their absolute best. It's going to be so exciting and we look forward to bringing our own unique twist to the hair and beauty elements.”

John Drummey, Communications Manager, Rose of Tralee Festival, stated: “We are delighted with the partnership. This year even more than ever it’s important to have a strong, professional and very capable Hair Partner, as the number of Roses travelling to Tralee has more than doubled. We are also excited by the level of commitment already being shown by Sean and his team and know that there will be a more creative edge to the hair this year as Sean and his team are recognised nationally as leaders in the industry.”

A leading stylist, Sean Taaffe has over 25 years’ hairdressing experience, and is the owner of six salons in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin, with a team of 50 talented hairdressing professionals.
 


 
Kerry Rose Danielle O'Sullivan from Killarney with Jamie Louise Bowler, manager, Sean Taaffe Tralee.

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Céilí Mór will send ‘em home sweatin’

It will be a case of all around the house but mind the dresser at a traditional Céilí Mór which will be one of the real entertainment highlights of this […]

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It will be a case of all around the house but mind the dresser at a traditional Céilí Mór which will be one of the real entertainment highlights of this year’s St Patrick’s Festival in Killarney.

It will take place on the eve of the big feast day in the Killarney Great Southern and there will be a wonderful party atmosphere guaranteed on the night.
Providing the tunes will be the very highly regarded Uí Bhriaín Céilí Band and they promise to send everybody home sweating after what will be a memorable night for locals and visitors.
The March 16 céilí will commence at 9.00pm and continue right through until midnight and the admission for a wonderful night of pure Irish trad is just €10.00.
Bookings can be made on the festival website or patrons can pay at the door on the night.

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St Brendan’s student Aodhagan O’Sullivan crowned CPR champion

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Aodhagan O’Sullivan, a student at St Brendan’s College, Killarney, has been named the 2026 School CPR Challenge Champion.

The prestigious award was presented on Thursday, 26 February, during a large-scale event at the Gleneagle Hotel, where approximately 300 students from post-primary schools across the county gathered to compete for the title of “who can compress the best.”


Now in its fourth year, the event is organised by the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) Community First Responders.

The KCRU is a volunteer-led group that provides vital emergency response services to Killarney, Beaufort, Killorglin, Firies, Rathmore, and Kenmare.

The challenge focused on “Quality CPR” (QCPR), combining a high-stakes competition with practical life-saving training and the chance for students to engage directly with local emergency and community services.


The competition utilised advanced QCPR technology to measure the depth and rate of compressions, ensuring that students aren’t just learning the motions, but are performing life-saving techniques to a clinical standard.

Beyond the competitive element, the day served as an educational hub, highlighting the “chain of survival” and the importance of immediate bystander intervention in the event of a cardiac arrest.


The 2026 challenge was made possible through the support of the Vodafone Foundation, The Gleneagle Hotel, and First Aid Systems Ltd, alongside a variety of local sponsors. Organisers praised the enthusiasm of the 300 participants, noting that such events are essential for building a “heart-safe” community and equipping the next generation with the skills to save a life.

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