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Hilarious Disney play gets Kerry premier in Killarney

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PLAY: Ciaran McCarthy, Stephen Black, James Daly, Pam Moylan and Indre Urbanaviciute who are performing ‘And They Used To Star In Movies’ in Courtney's Bar. Photo: Mikey Starvrovsky

By Michelle Crean

It was such an outstanding performance that a local group plan to feature their hilarious play in Killarney again next week.

A small group of Killarney people came together on Saturday and Sunday night upstairs in Courtney’s bar for ‘And They Used To Star In Movies’ – a play by Campbell Black, which was banned in America 40 years ago.

Cast members Stephen Black, aka Mickey Mouse, and Ciaran McCarthy aka Donald Duck, Indre Urbanaviciute, James Daly and Mike McSweeney were outstanding.

The play was written in 1974 and produced in London in 1976 after being banned in America following protests by the Disney Corporation, Ciaran McCarthy told the Killarney Advertiser. “Over 40 years later the Kerry premiere took place last Friday night in Courtney’s Bar, Killarney and was a huge success with not a spare seat to be had.”

The play centres round a washed-up Mickey Mouse who finds solace in a bottle and yearns for the glory days of the past. His relationship with his ex, the promiscuous Minnie Mouse, is complicated to say the least. Mickey also finds it difficult to conceal his jealousy for his former colleague, the substance abusing Donald Duck, whose success threading the boards on Broadway is driving him bonkers.

“The 40 minute play was hilarious, clever, poignant and knee deep in satire with the actors giving a great account of themselves,” Ciaran said.

“Another three dates have been added on April 26, 27 and 28, and limited tickets are available from Courtney’s Bar. It’s free entry and starts at 7pm sharp. This is a show not to be missed.”

 

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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