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Icelandic thunderclap on Franciscan Friary steps

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THE steps leading to Killarney’s Franciscan Friary reverberated with unique sounds this week. Passersby stopped to enjoy the spectacle as the Icelandic Viking “thunderclap” erupted at precisely 3.45pm on Wednesday, as part of a flashmob hosted by the team at the Kerry Diocesan Youth Centre, Killarney.

The event, also spearheaded by YMCA Ireland, unfolded on the iconic front steps leading to the historic church and to the adjacent youth centre, at Fairhill.

“The activity was part of a youth exchange entitled F:IRE and ICE (Your Future/Fun/Fitness/Further yourself: Ireland and Iceland) which was designed to work on personal development and intercultural work with the groups through participation in outdoor education, sports and teambuilding,” said a spokesperson for Kerry Diocesan Youth Centre.

“In this exchange the young people were given an opportunity to challenge themselves out in the wilderness away from their normal comfort zones and to get to know a new culture, environments and sports. The hope was to encourage young people to discover their own strengths, new skills and ways to live a healthy lifestyle, become more nature aware, and open their mind to the social and cultural complexity of the world.”

The objective of the exchange was to encourage participants to become actively engaged in their local communities and beyond, as European citizens. “The ‘flashmob’ organised by the group had an Icelandic thunderclap theme, to highlight Iceland and to allow both Icelandic and Irish young people to have fun,” added the spokesperson.

 


 
Above: A scene from the YMCA Ireland and the Icelandic Viking flashmob demonstration at the Franciscan Friary/KDYS Killarney. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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KC Print Gains Prestigious Forest Stewardship Council Certification

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Irelands leading trade printer, KC Print, has been awarded FSC Certification after an extensive auditing process.


The FSC certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for responsible forest management.


It ensures that paper and wood products originate from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and supports local communities.


By achieving certification, KC Print, ensures its continued commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards in quality.

Customers can now choose FSC certified materials for their print projects, confident that their choices support sustainable forestry and responsible supply chains.


They can also choose to carbon offset their print project with KC Print.

The Killarney company has grown to employ over 30 people and supplies books, magazines and printed material to customers across Ireland.


Sales Director, Aidan Quirke said: “Being sustainable is good business practice, by gaining certification we ensure that our customers are sourcing ethically and sustainably.
In addition, we have invested in solar panels and continue to invest in new equipment to reduce our carbon footprint,”

With the recent achievement of FSC certification, alongside its existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation, KC Print is placing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction at the very core of its operations.

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37th annual Autumn Talk Series to return in October

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The annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talk Series will return in October for six weeks.

The series is free, seating is limited, it will also be live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page @killarneynationalpark.

Long time organiser of the Talks Series NPWS Conservation Ranger, Padruig O’Sullivan said: “The speakers and subjects chosen are always engaging. The live streaming has enhanced the experience with audiences joining from all parts of the globe, which is so encouraging. The speakers stem from every walk of life this year and I’ve no doubt will prove very popular”.

For the latest updates keep in touch with the @killarneynationalpark Facebook page or instagram page.
List and dates of Autumn Talks Series 2025
9th October: Julian Friers Artist ‘Wild Ireland’ Past•Present•Future
16th October: Alan McCarthy ‘The Secret Lives of Owls in Ireland
23rd October: James Flynn ‘Killarney Arbutus Furniture History 1825-1953’
30th October: Chris Barron ‘Killarney National Park Education Centre: 40 Years of Conservation’
6th November: John Casey ‘The History of Irish Forests from Tudor to the early 20th Century’
13th November: Éamonn Meskell ‘Killarney National Park Projects and Operational Works update 2025’

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