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Greywind add a little bit of magic to Warner Bros film

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By Michelle Crean

One of the biggest movies of the moment hit screens across the globe this week - and a little bit of Killarney features in a main scene which has been seen my millions!

The Greywind T-shirt that was worn in a scene in the movie.

Warner Bros 'Magic Mike's Last Dance', starring Hollywood's Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek, was released on Friday last - but if you look closely you'll see a character wearing a T-shirt from Killarney alt-rock duo Greywind.

How the bother/sister duo from Ballydribbeen managed to get their merch on one of Hollywood's biggest movies is a whole other story according to guitarist and songwriter Paul O'Sullivan.

Actor Ethan Lawrence, who many will know as Joe in 'Bad Education' or James in the Netflix series 'After Life' starring Ricky Gervais, auditioned for 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' wearing his own Greywind T-shirt.

And the casting people loved it so much that they asked if it could be used in the actual movie, Paul who is in the band with his sister Steph, told the Killarney Advertiser.

Greywind were also the headline act in London yesterday evening (Thursday) in the O2 Academy in Islington but he said they managed to squeeze in a bit of downtime to see the movie.

"It's so cool seeing it in cinemas," Paul said. "You can see the T-shirt in a couple of shots in a two to three minute scene with Channing Tatum. We have been working on songs, recording in the studio this week and took time out to see it. Ethan Lawrence, he's a fan of ours and tweeted us loads of times. Last year he tweeted us and said he wore the T-shirt to his audition. Warner Bros then sent us a contract to use it in the film."

Ethan Lawrence even visited their show in London last night (Thursday) and they were all hoping to meet up.

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The band who are busy recording their second album have had their best year online.

They have amassed a following of almost 100k on TikTok. A 10-second clip of their song 'Carspin' got 500k views and 'Afterthoughts' 800k. 'Autumn' got 1.8m views on TikTok and 5.8m on Instagram.

"We went from 3k followers to over 100k followers in three days," Paul added. "Our songs have got over 13 million views recently."

The band's debut album ‘Afterthoughts’ was recorded in Texas with Grammy-Winning producer Jason Perry and charted in the Official UK Rock Chart.

They have been praised by the likes of BBC Radio 1, Zane Lowe and MTV and in 2021 released their acclaimed newest single ‘Am I Asleep?’ with the track being described as “a stadium-ready alt-rock anthem” by Record Of The Day.

"We're pretty excited for the rest of the year. The next aim is to get a song in a major movie."

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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Triathlon Club launches Tuesday lake swim series

Killarney Triathlon Club has launched a new Tuesday evening swim series on the lakes, welcoming swimmers of all abilities. The weekly club swim takes place at 7PM at Dundag Beach […]

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Killarney Triathlon Club has launched a new Tuesday evening swim series on the lakes, welcoming swimmers of all abilities.

The weekly club swim takes place at 7PM at Dundag Beach and will run from June to September.
The series is designed to be a social and fitness-focused session. Staggered start times based on handicap levels will be implemented to ensure a competitive experience for all participants.
Caitriona Shanahan of Killarney Triathlon Club said: “Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, take on a new challenge, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings with a supportive community, dive in and join us. The event is suitable for all levels and safety first at all times.”
Those interested in swimming, volunteering, or learning more about the club are invited to attend the sessions at Dundag Beach on Tuesday evenings or contact the club for further information.

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