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Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were from left: Geraldine Carlton Mary O'Connor Teresa White and Joan McCarthy Fossa. Photo: Don MacMonagle

By Michelle Crean 

Feel-good cheer abounded as local supporters and invited guests alike gathered at the Killarney Royal Coffee Morning on Friday last.

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group on Friday were from left: Siobhan O'Sullivan Tina Dennehy Patti Van Der Berg Aileen Lombard Marie Cassidy Louise and Fiadh O'Donoghue. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were staff members from left: Lisa O’Riordan Maria Daly Tara Waters Haden Coffey Ellen Roche and Roisin O'Sullivan. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were from left: Rose Palmer and Margaret O'Sullivan from Sneem. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were from left: Noreen O'Connor Kathleen O'Leary Nora Kissane and Breda Dyland from Kerry Cancer Support Group. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group on Friday were from left: Roisin O'Sullivan (Killarney Royal Hotel) and Breda Dyland from Kerry Cancer Support Group. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group on Friday were from left: Sue McDonough and Kathleen O'Shea from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were from left: Liz Ryan and Patricia O'Connor from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group on Friday were from left: Helen McElligott Rose O'Callaghan and Michelle McElligott from Tralee. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were Betty McCarthy Milltown Mary O’Halloran and Madeleine McCarthy Firies. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were: Jackie O'Brien Danielle Murrihy and Mary O'Connor. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group were Michael and Bernie O'Sullivan Kilcummin. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Pictured enjoying the Killarney Royal Hotel charity Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group on Friday were from left: Orla O’Sullivan Patricia O’Sullivan Lotte Lyne Tasha Lyne and Mary McSorley from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

The event was in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group and sponsored by Killarney Royal and Hayfield Family Collection. All proceeds are going directly to the charity which has been providing vital assistance to cancer patients in Kerry since 2007. The charity has a large team that are devoted to maintaining a warm, welcoming environment while ensuring support for those affected by cancer and their families.

“We are absolutely delighted with the turnout on Friday in support of Kerry Cancer Support Group," event host and Killarney Royal Operations Manager, Roisin O’Sullivan, said.

"In total we raised €4,400 and we would like to thank those who supported the event and donated so generously. This is an extremely important service for those living in Kerry and we are delighted to sponsor this event, assist with their fundraising efforts and support the excellent work that they do.”

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Gleneagle Concert Band cast in major Hollywood Film

  Members of The Gleneagle Concert Band have been cast in a major Hollywood movie currently filming in West Cork. The WWII biopic is inspired by Hollywood legend James Stewart’s […]

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Members of The Gleneagle Concert Band have been cast in a major Hollywood movie currently filming in West Cork.

The WWII biopic is inspired by Hollywood legend James Stewart’s life, highlighting his time as a combat pilot after putting his entertainment career on hold to join the U.S. Army Air Corps.
It’s set to be the biggest film production filmed in Ireland this year, with a U.S. release scheduled for November 2026.

Band Musical Director Vincent Condon said the opportunity came about through a mix of curiosity and perfect timing.

“I read that a major film was being shot in West Cork and got in touch to see if they needed a band. Wartime movies often feature military bands, and they were delighted that I reached out. The film required an all-male band under 25, which is historically accurate. Filming took place at the start of October, and it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.”

Band Manager Ciaran Lynch described the experience as unforgettable.

“The band was excellent. We did everything asked of us with no fuss, and it was amazing to see how a major movie comes together. In a year or so, we’ll be able to sit in the cinema with our families and point to the screen saying, ‘We were part of that!’”

This latest experience follows the band’s highly successful summer tour to Seville and Gibraltar, where they performed alongside the Midleton Concert Band beneath Seville’s spectacular Las Setas structure. The trip marked the band’s eighth international tour, continuing a proud tradition of representing Killarney abroad.

With opportunities ranging from international tours to movie sets, the Gleneagle Concert Band continues to give its members unique and creative musical experiences both at home and overseas.

Anyone interested in joining the band or enrolling for instrumental lessons is encouraged to get in touch on 087 222 9513.

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Local schools launch initiative to promote healthy technology use for children

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Holy Family NS Rathmore, Raheen NS, Meentogues NS and Shrone NS have teamed up with three other schools on the Cork side of the border to launch an innovative project called Agree to Agree.


This is a community wide effort to help families navigate the challenge of children and technology.


The initiative encourages parents of primary school pupils to make a voluntary pledge around healthy technology use at home.


For younger pupils, this includes keeping children smartphone-free, following age-appropriate guidelines for games and apps, and staying off social media during primary school years.


For older pupils who may already own phones / devices, the project suggests practical steps such as reducing screen time, keeping phones out of bedrooms, avoiding age-inappropriate apps, and learning about digital citizenship and online safety.


In the coming weeks, children will bring home information packs and families will have the chance to sign the voluntary agreement. Two parent webinars are already scheduled for October 26 and February 26.


This Pilot was funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the then Minister of Education and Skills – Norma Foley TD. Schools were invited to participate through Tralee Education Support Centre Director, Terry O’Sullivan.


The other participating schools are Ballydesmond NS, Kiskeam NS, and Knocknagree NS.

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