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First Independence Day of Ukraine celebrated in Killarney
By Natalya Krasnenkova
Wednesday was a day filled with mixed emotions as the Ukrainian community in Killarney celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
The Yershovy family at the ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday.
SONG: Olena Basko singing The Cranberries 'Zombie' at the ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
EMOTIONAL: Valentina Varinaha and Halina Shtakal feeling emotional at the concert in ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
UNITED: Ukrainians Valentina Varinaha Halina Shtakal Shokhrat Ahabekov and Oksana Bondarenko united as they attended the concert in the ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
PERFORMING: Yaromyr Basko pictured singing with his friends at the ANAM Cultural Centre on Wednesday.
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AUDIENCE: A large crowd gathered at the concert in ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
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TOGETHER: Tatiana Berzin Platon Eismont and Natalia Eismont together enjoying the music song and dance at the ANAM Cultural Centre concert for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
The Yershovy family at the ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday.
SONG: Olena Basko singing The Cranberries 'Zombie' at the ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
EMOTIONAL: Valentina Varinaha and Halina Shtakal feeling emotional at the concert in ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
UNITED: Ukrainians Valentina Varinaha Halina Shtakal Shokhrat Ahabekov and Oksana Bondarenko united as they attended the concert in the ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
PERFORMING: Yaromyr Basko pictured singing with his friends at the ANAM Cultural Centre on Wednesday.
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AUDIENCE: A large crowd gathered at the concert in ANAM Cultural Centre for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
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TOGETHER: Tatiana Berzin Platon Eismont and Natalia Eismont together enjoying the music song and dance at the ANAM Cultural Centre concert for the Independence Day of Ukraine on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean
More than 200 spectators attended the Ukrainian show at the ANAM Cultural Centre and included songs, dances, gymnastic numbers, a masterclass for children and a joint flash mob in blue and yellow clothes - the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
Traditionally on this day, Ukrainians gather to celebrate liberation from many years of being part of an artificial entity - the Soviet Union under the domination of Russia - and the acquisition of the status of an independent state.
“This is our first Independence Day outside Ukraine so we are delighted to invite our new Irish friends to share the celebration with us," organisers Natalia Krasnenkova, Yevhenia Omelchenko and Alevtyna Rutto said.
Five violinists of the Yeroshovy sisters performed in front of the guests with a programme consisting of classical and Ukrainian works. The sisters brought instruments with them to Ireland and continue to practice their skills.
“Independence Day for our family is a day of justice, a day of support for truth and honour. Ukraine exists, it is strong and beautiful, and indomitable Ukrainians, thanks to their unity, will overcome everything and will not make old mistakes again. With our music, we want to support people who are far from their homeland, who left the Motherland unprepared and against their will. Dear Ukrainians, feel at home on Independence Day. We will give you pieces of our hearts, our music, which was learned in Ukraine, because there is the best children's music education and many other best things in the world!” Alena Yershova said.
The organisers of the concert had already put concerts together before Easter and as part of Ukrainian Day at K-FEST. All the concert participants are Ukrainians living in Killarney and Kerry. The organisers joked that now they need to organise an All-Ireland tour of Ukrainians talents.
Niall Kelleher, Mayor of Killarney who visited the celebration said that the new experience of cooperation between Ukrainians and town hall gives excellent results.
"Today we have a wonderful holiday, for which I want to thank all the participants and the entire town hall team, thanks to whom it was possible."
FEATURE FILM
A Ukrainian film was shown in the Great Southern Killarney. 'The Rising Hawk' in English, was presented within the framework of the World Charity Film Marathon in support of Ukraine/CinemAid Ukraine Charity Film Marathon.
It's a 2019 American-Ukrainian feature film directed by Akhtem Seitablayev and John Winn, an adaptation of Ivan Franko's historical novel of the same name 'Zakhar Berukt'. The slogan of the film is 'Freedom is my essence'. The co-organiser from the Ukrainian side is the Watch Ukrainian Association.
Through cultural diplomacy, Ukrainians strive to tell as many locals as possible about themselves and their country. It is especially pleasant that many guests came to the events on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
"We are very grateful for the help in organising the event: Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, Town Hall Killarney, Kerry County Council, ANAM Cultural Centre, Great Southern Killarney, and the Association of Ukrainians in Republic of Ireland.
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New bio-energy therapy clinic open on Beech Road
Have you ever wondered what happens when you deal with an emotionally charged situation or experience high levels of stress daily? Your mind sends alarm signals to your body which […]
Have you ever wondered what happens when you deal with an emotionally charged situation or experience high levels of stress daily?
Your mind sends alarm signals to your body which must adapt to this emergency mode.
Muscles tense up, heart beats faster, vessels get compressed, blood pressure rises, body retains water etc. Most of us subject our bodies to this emergency mode without being aware of it.
Irina Sharapova MH has just opened a new Herbal Medicine and Bio-Energy Therapy clinic at Horan’s Health Store on Beech Road by appointment each Friday.
Both Herbal Medicine and Bio-Energy Therapy, support the body’s natural ability to heal.
During a herbal consultation the therapist suggests necessary corrections to the client’s diet and lifestyle aiming at reducing the elements that contribute to inflammation, stiffness and pain, and increasing the elements that aid healing.
Then they prepare herbal remedies specific to the client. Client’s medications are also examined to ensure that there are no conflicts with the herbal treatment.
Herbs support healing by relaxing the body and improving sleep; they are used to treat various ailments from digestive and reproductive issues to insomnia and migraines.
Bio-Energy therapy is a complementary non-contact treatment that helps to release tension from the body caused by injuries, traumas or stress.
During a Bio-Energy session the therapist scans the client’s body for signals that indicate that the energy is not flowing smoothly – these are the areas that have reacted to the Client’s emotions of fear, worry, hurt, anger, sadness etc.
The therapist “clears out” these areas until the energy flow feels smooth. Bio-Energy is helpful in the treatment of physical and emotional pain and other ailments.
It is suitable for people who do not like massages and other treatments that are performed directly on the body.
Disclaimer: Alternative therapies are not substitutes for medical advice.
For further information or to schedule an appointment please contact Irina at 086 9878941 or via email at herbsandtherapy@gmail.com. Website: https://www.herbsandtherapies.ie
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Spotted an otter lately?
Users of Killarney National Park are being asked to keep an eye out for otters – one of the country’s rarest mammals. The National Parks and Wildlife Service IS launching […]
Users of Killarney National Park are being asked to keep an eye out for otters – one of the country’s rarest mammals.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service IS launching a new National Otter Survey and has teamed up with researchers in Queen’s University Belfast and the National Biodiversity Data Centre to collect and collate otter records from right across the country.
The new survey will map otters and compare results to the last survey, carried out in 2010-11.
NPWS teams will be looking for characteristic signs of otters at over 900 sites throughout the country, including rivers, lakes and the coast.
Members of the public are asked to keep their eyes peeled for otters and to get involved in this national survey by adding their sightings to the survey results.
Otters are mostly active at night and most typically seen at dawn or dusk. They may be spotted from bridges swimming in rivers or along the rocky seashore.
Otters are brown, about 80 cm (30 inches) long and can be seen gliding along the water surface before diving to show their distinctive long pointed tail which is almost as long again as their body.
Dr Ferdia Marnell, Mammal Specialist with the NPWS, said:
“The otter is one of Ireland’s most elusive animals so getting as many people involved in the survey as possible will be important if we are to get good coverage. Otters are rarely seen, so instead, over the coming months, NPWS staff will be searching for otter tracks and signs.”
Dr Ferdia Marnell, Mammal Specialist with the NPWS, said:
“Otters have large, webbed feet and leave distinctive footprints, but these can be hard to find. Fortunately, otters mark their territory using droppings known as spraints. Otters deposit spraints conspicuously on boulders along riverbanks, logs on lake shores or the rocky high tide line. Spraints can be up to 10 cm or 3 inches long, black through to white but commonly brown, tarry to powdery in consistency and straight or curved making them tricky to identify. Luckily, they commonly contain fish bones and crayfish shells which are the otters favoured diet making them easy to tell apart from the droppings of birds and other mammals.”
The otter and its habitat are protected under the EU Habitats Directive which requires that Ireland reports on the status of the species every six years. The next report is due in 2025.
The otter suffered significant declines across much of continental Europe during the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s but remained widespread in Ireland. The most recent Irish survey (2010-2011) found signs of otter from all counties of Ireland and from sea-shore to mountain streams.
The otter hunts in water, but spends much of its time on land, and as a result is vulnerable to river corridor management such as culverting, dredging and the clearance of bankside vegetation, as well as pollution, pesticides, oil spillages, coastal developments and road traffic.
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