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Film premiere leaves an emotional mark

By Natalya Krasnenkova
Many attending a movie premiere - detailing the struggle of the Ukrainian people - became visibly emotional on Wednesday evening.

EMOTIONAL: Julia Spillane Natalya Krasnenkova Sergiy Balan Victoria Volynetc organisers pictured at the Great Southern Killarney for the screening of 'Life to the Limit'. Photo: Oleksandr Valenyuk

GUESTS: Mayor of Killarney Cllr Niall Kelleher and other guests in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday evening for the screening of 'Life to the Limit'. Photos: Oleksandr Valenyuk

EMOTIONAL: Julia Spillane Natalya Krasnenkova Sergiy Balan Victoria Volynetc organisers pictured at the Great Southern Killarney for the screening of 'Life to the Limit'. Photo: Oleksandr Valenyuk

GUESTS: Mayor of Killarney Cllr Niall Kelleher and other guests in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday evening for the screening of 'Life to the Limit'. Photos: Oleksandr Valenyuk
As the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approached guests packed into the Great Southern Killarney cinema hall for the screening of 'Life to the Limit'.
Ukrainian and Irish audiences became the first viewers of the film, a documentary which tells about the struggle the Ukrainian people experienced in a fight for independence from Russia from 2013 until today.
"We are very grateful to Ireland and the Irish people for their persistent support of Ukrainians. We greatly appreciate the desire of our Irish friends to learn more about our country and our modern painful history. We are glad to see in the hall the mayor, KASI team, teachers, local leaders who are very involved in providing support to Ukrainians," organisers, local representatives of AURI C.L.G (Association Ukrainians in the Republic of Ireland), said.
People couldn't hold back tears while watching the movie. Many said after the screening that they saw their hometowns and homes on the screen. Ukrainians discussed the film until the end of the screening.
"For us, the showing of the tape is an opportunity to get together, to remember why we are here and how much we long for victory and to return home," said one of the viewers.
The authors of the film are Ukrainian veterans, director Pavlo Peleshok and producer Yurko Ivanyshyn. Their previous film 'Winter on Fire' was nominated for an Oscar in 2016 for Best Documentary Feature. Film distribution of 'Life to the Limit' will begin in Ukraine on March 16.
The film screening takes place within the framework of the international initiative of the World Congress of Ukrainians and AURI C.L.G (Association Ukrainians in the Republic of Ireland).
"Many thanks to the Great Southern Killarney for their continued support of Ukrainian cultural initiatives."
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Killarney twinned with Italian town
By Sean Moriarty It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney. The idea to twin the picturesque town near […]

By Sean Moriarty
It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney.
The idea to twin the picturesque town near Rome was first mooted by the old Killarney Town Council.
However, when town councils were discontinued in 2014 the task was handed over to Killarney Town Twining Association and was supported by the elected Killarney Municipal District members of Kerry County Council.
A delegation from the association and the council visited Casperia in 2019 to sign the Italian side of the twining agreement.
The pandemic further delayed the process but on Thursday last Killarney Mayor Niall Kelleher and Casperia Mayor Marco Cusso met to formally sign the charter in Killarney.
“This was honouring a commitment made by the former town council to establish a twinning under European guidelines back in 2014,” said association chairman Sean Counihan.
“Unfortunately the town councils were abolished and Killarney Town Twinning Association pursued the matter.
“We are delighted that the municipal authority saw fit to move the beautiful town of Casperia near Rome from association status to full twinning with Killarney.
“We deeply appreciate the members’ positivity in honouring the former Town Council’s decision.”
The signing between the two mayors took place over the St Patrick’s Festival weekend when Killarney Town Twining Association also welcomed groups from other towns like Pleindfeld in Germany and Concord, North Carolina, USA.
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Music and fun at Fossa Rambling House
By Sean Moriarty The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night. Their return to the stage […]

By Sean Moriarty
The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night.
Their return to the stage was timed to coincide with the St Patrick’s weekend celebration and also marked the first big event at the Castlerosse Park Resort since it re-opened on Thursday night following its winter break.
As well as a feat of Irish music, dance and poetry, Fossa-based Ukrainians gave performances in their native language too.
“What a great night we had at our CCÉ Rambling House last Saturday night,” Chairman Tim Kissane said.
“There are so many people to thank that we apologise in advance if we miss anybody out. Firstly, to the management and staff Castlerosse Park Resort for hosting our event and the wonderful service they provided.
“To our very talented stalwart musicians Mike Jack, Noreen and Maura who entertained us all so well from start to finish.
“To all our guest performers, from The Racing Pigeons to the Biddy Group and all the singers, musicians and storytellers in between go raibh mile maith agaibh. Special mention to our Ukrainian singers who performed two songs in their native language for us on the night. Thank you to all our members and supporters and to Fear an Tí, Mick Myers agus Bean an Tí, Theresa Kissane who kept the night flowing. Our fireplace display was kindly lent to us by the Beaufort Pioneers and adorned with ‘things of old’ from Brendan O’Sullivan.”
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