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Feast of free trad music concerts continue 

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By Michelle Crean 

The free Spraoi Chiarraí concerts continue in Killarney with the next one planned tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm, Killarney House & Gardens.

So far the talented youth who perform Irish folk and traditional music, song and dance, storytelling, mentorship, and performance have entertained locals are tourists alike with the final summer date taking place on August 27 at St Mary’s Church of Ireland.

They also have had great success over the last 17 summers.

Breda Kelliher, Fossa (Concertina) and Bríd O’Sé Farranfore (Accordion) will feature with storyteller Pa Sugrue and Irish dancers.

This feast of young Irish Folk talent is joined by Tim O’Shea Director/Producer, himself a professional folk musician for decades.

"Open to all, this family entertainment is sponsored this year by Kerry Council Council Arts Office Arts Act and Community Support Funds, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce who made it possible and offer increased support and promotion, Kerry Gems Publishing (Advert Sponsor)," Tim O'Shea said.

"The concerts feature Fiddle, Irish Harp, Accordion, Flute and Whistle, Irish Uilleann Pipes, Guitar, Harmonica, Bodhrán and Vocals as well as Irish dancing and Irish storytelling outdoor only. This year the group have also performed again at Puck Fair. All shows are free so come along, families welcome."

Contact Tim on 087 2814550 for further information for free. 

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Students from St Brendan’s College have given €600 to Kerry Hospice.

The money was raised from their book, ‘Futures from the Past’ which was published in April 2024.
Teacher Mary Denise Lyons and students Divo Lucic Kovacevii, Michéal McElligott, and Jaroslav Stetsenko handed over the funds to Cathal Walshe of Kerry Hospice.
‘Futures from the Past’ is a book written by current and retired writers, as well as students from St Brendan’s College.
This donation is the second from the book, with €800 donated last year and €600 this year.
The book was created to allow students to use their imaginations to explore the past and think about the future. It involved students from Poetry Ireland’s Writers-In-Schools Programme and adult learners from Kerry Education & Training Board’s Community Education Creative Writing group.
The book was launched at St Brendan’s College in April last year and was made possible with support from Poetry Ireland and the Arts Office of Kerry County Council.
‘Futures from the Past’ is available for sale at St Brendan’s College for €9.

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School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
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