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Fun, laughter and plenty of dancing at annual showcase

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The wonderful students of the Fiona Crowley Stage School took to the stage in the INEC on Tuesday and Wednesday night for their annual showcase.

High five from the Junior Class back stage at the INEC ahead of their outstanding performance with the Fiona Crowley Stage School on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A great atmosphere back stage at the INEC for the senior group with Fiona Crowley Stage School who performed their own version of Legally Blonde on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A hair raising rendition of 'Legally Blonde' at the INEC with the Fiona Crowley Stage School Show on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings were (left to right) Rachel Griffin Saoirse Casey Mia Griffin and Kate O'Leary. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Performing 'Legally Blonde' at the INEC as part of the Fiona Crowley Stage School Shows on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings were Rachel Griffin (left) and Saoirse Casey (right). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Sophie Marie Greene performs as nail technician Paulette in ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ as part of the Fiona Crowley Stage School at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The finale of the Fiona Crowley Stage School shows at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the cast of ‘Legally Blonde The Musical'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Emma Bartlett on stage at the INEC for the Fiona Crowley Stage School Show which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Walking like Egyptian's the whole way across the stage at INEC on both Tuesday & Wednesday nights the junior class of the Fiona Crowley Stage School open the show with 'The Bangles' 'Walk Like an Egyptian'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles back stage as the intermediate 7-12-year-olds prepare to showcase their version of ‘The Sound of Music’ with the Fiona Crowley Stage School Shows at the INEC on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Jumping for joy at the INEC on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the Junior Class of the Fiona Crowley Stage School entertain their many friends and families with 'Walk Like an Egyptian'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles on stage as the junior class perform ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the INEC the opening act at the Fiona Crowley Stage School on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles on stage as the junior class perform ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the INEC the opening act at the Fiona Crowley Stage School on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Clodagh O'Sullivan (right) as Maria is welcomed to the Von Trapp family home by the maids (left to right) Amelia Angland Hollie O'Sullivan Sophia Edwards Sarah Crowley and Sali Mai Collins in the Fiona Crowley Stage School performance of 'A Sound of Music' at the INEC. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The first three notes just happen to be Do-Ra-Me! The Von Trapp children meet Maria in Fiona Crowley Stage School performance The Sound of Music at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings L-R Caitlyn Lucey Erika Morse Ruby Greene Clodagh O"Sullivan Sophie Culloty Kaela Sheehan and Hazel O'Donnell. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Fine tuning the Von Trapp children the nuns and the villagers Clodagh O'Sullivan plays the part of Maria in The Sound of Music a Fiona Crowley Stage School performance at the INEC on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The night was full of fun, laughter, dancing, singing and lots of talent as the students performed hits from musicals such as 'The Sound Of Music', 'Legally Blonde', 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to name but a few .

“We are so immensely proud of all our wonderful students not just because of their obvious talent but also because of how hard they work to improve their performances every week and how kind they always are to their fellow performers. This is the true success of our shows. It is only by working as a team that any show can come to its fruition," Fiona Crowley said.

“We know we are lucky to do what we do and we also know we are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of students who come to our classes every week, some of whom have come for the last 14 years!"

To join the Fiona Crowley Stage School you can ring 085 1629445 or email fionastageschool@gmail.com.

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Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas plans two St Patrick’s Céilithe

Members of the Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas recently gathered at the Fossa Community Centre to mark a significant milestone for their branch while giving back to the community. Catherine Joy, […]

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Members of the Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas recently gathered at the Fossa Community Centre to mark a significant milestone for their branch while giving back to the community.

Catherine Joy, Tim Kissane, and Therese Kissane were proud to present a cheque for €3,234.00 to Catherine Foley, who accepted the donation on behalf of Children’s Hospital Crumlin and Ronald McDonald House Charities. The funds were the result of a series of successful events held throughout the past year to celebrate the branch’s 20th anniversary.
The journey to this donation began in September 2025 with a special 20-Year Reunion Celebration that brought members past and present together to reflect on two decades of music and culture. This was followed by a vibrant Céilí in December 2025, which was organised with the help of the branch’s dedicated set dancing teacher, Catherine Joy. The combined proceeds from these celebrations highlight the incredible generosity and spirit of the local Fossa community and the ongoing support for the branch’s work.
The celebrations are far from over as the group looks toward a busy spring season. Fans of traditional music and dance can look forward to the Annual Rambling House, which is set to take place on March 14 at the Castlerosse Park Hotel. Shortly after, the group will return to the Fossa Community Centre for another Céilí on Sunday, March 22. These upcoming events offer another chance for the community to come together in celebration of Irish heritage and the branch’s continued success.

Photo Caption: Catherine Joy, Tim and Therese Kissane presenting €3,234 to Catherine Foley on behalf of Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin.

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10-minute plays will linger in the memory

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The West End House School of Arts is delighted to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Day Festival with a special evening of entertaining readings on Friday, March 13 at 7.30pm.

It promises to be a vibrant showcase of five original 10-minute plays written by emerging local playwrights, each of whom has recently completed a playwriting course with Fiona Doyle (pictured).


Diverse in style and subject matter, these beautifully crafted pieces promise an evening of laughter, tears, and powerful storytelling and each reading will be performed by West End House actors from Kerry.


Together, they highlight the remarkable talent of these up-and-coming writers and actors, who are the future of theatre in our community.

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