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By Michelle Crean

Two years of hard work paid off for one local secondary school who have received their fourth Green Flag for their energy saving efforts.

The team at Green Schools were very impressed with St Brigid's Presentation application this year as the Green Schools Coordinator Sheree Murphy and her Transition Year team put in a tremendous amount of hard-work, creativity and innovation.

Sheree and principal Roisin Moore would like to thank everyone in the school for co-operating with different initiatives from bulb planting, litter picking, cycle workshops, ‘Walk on Wednesdays’, ban on single use plastic in the school, swap shops - the list goes on in order for the school to receive its fourth green flag for ‘Travel’.

The school also renewed its last three flags for Litter and Waste, Energy and Water.

In the last two years, the school has worked closely with Eileen O’Donoghue of Killarney Municipal District and Killarney Tidy Towns in order to encourage more walking, cycling, park and striding and carpooling to school.

"The school has seen great statistical evidence in their alternative methods of travelling to school,” Sheree said.

“In just two years we have seen an increase in the number of students walking, cycling, park and striding as well as carpooling to school. It is great to see this increase from year one to year two despite there being more students in the school in year two. Unfortunately, due the current situation, there will be no Green Schools awards ceremonies this year, but we look forward to receiving our Green Flag and certificate and hope for the raising of the flag in September.”

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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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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