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 Heritage Week events programme announced 

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Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms will celebrate National Heritage Week through a series of exciting events celebrate a rich tapestry of Irish culture.

This year's theme at Muckross Traditional Farms focuses on "Connections," exploring the powerful bonds we share through music, song, and dance.
The heart of the festivities lies at the Muckross Schoolhouse, where most events are free and open to the public (no booking required!). This format encourages a vibrant blend of locals and tourists, fostering a joyful atmosphere of shared cultural discovery.
Heritage Week kicks off with renowned Cork singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe on Saturday, August 17. Ger will lead a captivating workshop/concert at the Schoolhouse from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
On Sunday, August 18 Harp Ireland brings its musical magic to the Schoolhouse for a workshop and concert running from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
In this immersive interactive harping experience, our audience will have an opportunity to experience and engage with various facets of harping and other traditional music practices as well as hearing how musicians engage and interact with one another in the development of their performance repertoire.
Harps for Heritage will feature a variety of harp events; a Hands on Harps taster session, a Taking the Tune facilitated discussion and Harps for Heritage concert featuring Tara Viscardi, Robert Harvey, Grace Foley, Ceoltóirí na Ríochta, Lauren Ní Néill and Eugene McKenna.
Heritage Week culminates with National Vintage Day at Muckross Traditional Farms on Sunday, August 25.
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear as you explore vintage displays and celebrate traditional Irish customs. All proceeds from National Vintage Day will be donated to the Kerry Mental Health Association, making your visit even more meaningful. Admission is €10 for families and €5 for adults.
Special Heritage Week Admission Offers:
Sunday, August 18: Reduced admission rates at both Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms! €3.00 per family and €1.00 per adult.
Sunday, August 25: Reduced admission continues at Muckross House with €3.00 per family and €1.00 per adult.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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