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Growing excitement for colourful variety show

By Michelle Crean
The excitement is building as Killarney Musical Society take on their biggest challenge ever - with the largest cast they've ever had.

FINAL TOUCHES: Putting the final touches to Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production are Marie Slattery O'Sullivan Ciara Carroll Emer Gallivan and Fiona Crowley. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

EXCITED: Fine tuning one her solo performance in 'A Musical Journey' Killarney Musical Society's Alice Boule O'Sullivan pictured with the ladies chorus. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

READY TO GO: Paul Canadell Ben O'Shea with Ezio and Raul Santos ready to go for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for the INEC next month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Putting the final touches to Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production of 'A Musical Journey' are Director/Choreographer Oliver Hurley (left) and Musical Director Jimmy Brockie (right). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

IN CHARACTER: Siobhan Bustin dressed as Belle as she prepares for the Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' taking to the stage next month.

LEADING LADIES: Ready to go take the leading children's role on alternate nights for Killarney Musical Society's 'A Musical Journey’ are Lucy McCarthy and Aoibheann Pavlovic. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

LADIES CHORUS: The ladies chorus in Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for March. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

SISTER ACT MEETS BELLE: Pictured from l-r were: Lily McCarthy Siobhan Bustin Linda O'Donoghue and Rhea O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

MEN’S CHORUS: The men’s chorus of Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for the INEC March 7 8 and 9. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

TEEN CHORUS: The teenage chorus of Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' taking place net month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

SISTER SISTER: Fine tuning Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production 'A Musical Journey’ from front l-r were: Ilona McCubbery Lucy O'Mahony Brid O'Callaghan & Linda O'Donoghue. Back row l-r were: Marie Slattery O'Sullivan Karina Mulchinock Fiona Crowley Emer Gallivan Ciara Carroll and Mary O'Callaghan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Counting down the days for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' from l-r are: Clodagh O'Sullivan Ellie McSweeney and Claire Lyne. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

FINAL TOUCHES: Putting the final touches to Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production are Marie Slattery O'Sullivan Ciara Carroll Emer Gallivan and Fiona Crowley. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

EXCITED: Fine tuning one her solo performance in 'A Musical Journey' Killarney Musical Society's Alice Boule O'Sullivan pictured with the ladies chorus. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

READY TO GO: Paul Canadell Ben O'Shea with Ezio and Raul Santos ready to go for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for the INEC next month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Putting the final touches to Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production of 'A Musical Journey' are Director/Choreographer Oliver Hurley (left) and Musical Director Jimmy Brockie (right). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

IN CHARACTER: Siobhan Bustin dressed as Belle as she prepares for the Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' taking to the stage next month.

LEADING LADIES: Ready to go take the leading children's role on alternate nights for Killarney Musical Society's 'A Musical Journey’ are Lucy McCarthy and Aoibheann Pavlovic. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

LADIES CHORUS: The ladies chorus in Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for March. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

SISTER ACT MEETS BELLE: Pictured from l-r were: Lily McCarthy Siobhan Bustin Linda O'Donoghue and Rhea O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

MEN’S CHORUS: The men’s chorus of Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' scheduled for the INEC March 7 8 and 9. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

TEEN CHORUS: The teenage chorus of Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' taking place net month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

SISTER SISTER: Fine tuning Killarney Musical Society's upcoming production 'A Musical Journey’ from front l-r were: Ilona McCubbery Lucy O'Mahony Brid O'Callaghan & Linda O'Donoghue. Back row l-r were: Marie Slattery O'Sullivan Karina Mulchinock Fiona Crowley Emer Gallivan Ciara Carroll and Mary O'Callaghan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Counting down the days for Killarney Musical Society’s 'A Musical Journey' from l-r are: Clodagh O'Sullivan Ellie McSweeney and Claire Lyne. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
With 109 in total, including 36 children and 25 teenagers, the cast will perform a variety show ‘A Musical Journey’ in the INEC on March 7, 8 and 9.
"We have doubled in size since we first began," Brid O'Callaghan, Chairperson at Killarney Musical Society, said.
"A variety show is a mammoth task with such a large cast. On Saturday we did a full run of the show from start to finish including music, props, lighting crew, backstage crew. I think it’s safe to say we were all blown away and buzzing on the way home. It was finally coming together and we are so excited. We are in an excellent place with just two weeks to go. The biggest buzz is yet to come on Saturday, March 4 when we will rehearse with a 15 piece orchestra. For me this is the biggest buzz of the stage seeing it all come together and the amazing impact of an accompanying orchestra."
And she added that ticket sales are flying with their new online link. They've also added a pop up shop for cash only sales at The Laurels next week from February 27 to March 3 which will be manned by their founding member Pam Brosnan. Tickets are available at www.universe.com and are €26 each, €21 for OAPs and students, and there is a family ticket available also for €74.
"Killarney Musical Society is our club and we are passionate in delivering the best performance possible. We are hugely fortunate to have amazing people on board including Oliver Murphy as our Director of Choreography and Jimmy Brockie as our Musical Director but we simply couldn’t have done it without the people that are unseen such as the back stage crew, lighting crew, floor staff and the support of the community. We are so excited and looking forward to welcoming you all on a magical journey, our ‘Musical Journey’."
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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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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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