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Exhibition of Kerry artists at government buildings

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The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in Killarney will host an exhibition featuring 20 professional Kerry artists from March 28 to June 18.

The exhibition, titled "KERRY ART NOW!", will open on Friday, March 28 at 6 30pm.
Cathaoirleach of Kerry, Cllr  Breandán Fitzgerald, will officially open the event. Exhibiting artists will be present, and refreshments will be served.
Entertainment will be provided by Afrotrad. The opening will be open to the public from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
After the official opening the exhibition will remain open to the public during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, at the Government Offices, New Road. Admission is free.
On May 7, an ‘In Conversation’ session will be held with Joe McGill of Radio Kerry and four of the artists.
School groups are invited to visit the exhibition and engage with the artists. Those interested in arranging school visits should email arts@kerrycoco.ie with "KAN" in the subject line.
Robert Carter of Grillse Gallery, one of the exhibition curators, said: “Midway through the show there will be a rehang of new work, so the exhibition will be worth visiting at least twice!.”

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is delighted to host this exhibition to support Kerry artists." 
“By offering our dedicated exhibition space, we are providing a suitable setting for the work and creating more opportunities for the local community to engage with contemporary arts practice,” said , facilities manager Michael Moore.

The participating artists include Regine Bartsch, Dorota Borowa, Lucy & Robert Carter, Kathy Cronin, Clodagh Edwards, Lisa Fingleton, Zoë Uí Fhaoláin Green, Laura Fitzgerald, Michael Flaherty, Cathy Giles, Karen Hendy, Darragh Kinch, Holger Lonze, Rochelle Lucey, Deidre McKenna, Poppy Melia, Silke Michels, Aaron Mulvihill, Niall Naessens, Ciara O’Connor, Alan Ragget, Una ní She and Chris Steenson.

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Cahernane House Hotel continues support for Muckross Rowing Club

Muckross Rowing Club has received a welcome boost with the announcement that the Cahernane House Hotel will continue its sponsorship for the upcoming season. Emer Corridan, General Manager of the […]

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Muckross Rowing Club has received a welcome boost with the announcement that the Cahernane House Hotel will continue its sponsorship for the upcoming season.

Emer Corridan, General Manager of the Cahernane House Hotel, met with members of the the club to confirm the hotel’s ongoing and generous support.

A key aspect of this sponsorship is the continued backing of the club’s Janousek Coxed Four racing boat.

The racing boat holds special significance for the club, as it is named in honour of Kathleen Murphy, a lifelong supporter and dedicated member of Muckross Rowing Club.

Sharon Cooper, Chairperson of Muckross Rowing Club, was present at the announcement alongside club officials Sean Daly, Jeremiah Kenny, Cathal Devlin, and Kieran Murphy.

Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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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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