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IFTA nomination for Jessie Buckley

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By Michelle Crean 

Killarney's Jessie Buckley is up for an award as the 2021 Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) nominations were announced this week.

Jessie has been nominated as Best Actress in a Lead Role Film category for her work in Charlie Kaufman’s surreal 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things'. Winners will be announced at a virtual IFTA awards ceremony which will be broadcast on Virgin Media One on Sunday, July 4.

Other well-known Irish actors up for awards include Brendan Gleeson for 'The Comey Rule', Paul Mescal for 'Normal People', Dervla Kirwan 'Smother' and Gabriel Byrne for 'Death of a Ladies Man'.

Over the past few months during lockdown, the Irish Academy Members have been busy viewing, deliberating, and shortlisting the very best work from across great Irish films, performances, and achievements.

Nominations have been shortlisted by Irish Academy members alongside a specialist jury panel of industry experts from around the world.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no physical IFTA Awards Ceremony until March 2022, in keeping with COVID guidelines and best international practice.

Further details about the show and the international guest participants will be announced shortly.

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Unique reflexology class welcomes four sets of twins

A highly unusual baby reflexology class is currently underway at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, featuring four sets of twins. The four-week course, which commenced this week marks a […]

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A highly unusual baby reflexology class is currently underway at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, featuring four sets of twins.

The four-week course, which commenced this week marks a rare occasion for the town as it is the first baby reflexology class in eight years to be made up entirely of twins.

Run by Una O’Donoghue of Reflexology Killarney, the weekly sessions are designed to provide a relaxed, social environment where new parents can connect with one another. Throughout the course, local mothers learn gentle reflexology techniques aimed at promoting bonding and supporting infants experiencing common issues like digestion difficulties and disrupted sleep.
Among those taking part in the unique July sessions are mothers Áine Cahill with her twins Páidí and Éabha, Tracey Cremin with her twins April and Noah, Miranda O’Shea with her twins Nora and Hailey, and Eileen Cooper with her twins Caoimhe and Odhran. The classes will continue at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre through mid-July.

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Musical Society announces production team for 2027 show ‘Sister Act’

Killarney Musical Society has officially unveiled its star-studded production team for its highly anticipated spring 2027 staging of the hit musical Sister Act. The production will run from March 20 […]

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Killarney Musical Society has officially unveiled its star-studded production team for its highly anticipated spring 2027 staging of the hit musical Sister Act.

The production will run from March 20 to 4 next year at the Gleneagle Arena, with details regarding upcoming auditions and ticket sales expected to be announced shortly.
Award-winning director Oliver Hurley, owner of the Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre, returns to take the helm for what will be his 16th production with the society.
Joining the team for the first time is choreographer Barbara Meany, who was recently awarded Best Choreographer (Gilbert Section) at the prestigious Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) awards.
Returning to lead the musical department is Jimmy Brockie, marking his fourth show as Musical Director for the society. Brockie will collaborate with a full live orchestra every night. Working alongside him is Sorcha O’Connor, who returns as Choral Mistress to rehearse and develop the vocal performances of the cast.
Newly appointed Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Killarney Musical Society, Lisa Campbell said:
“With such a talented production team secured, everyone at Killarney Musical Society is incredibly excited to begin work on Sister Act. We are looking forward to bringing this uplifting, hilarious, and high-energy show to local audiences at the Gleneagle Arena in March 2027.”

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