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Katie launches latest children’s book

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By Michelle Crean

A children's therapist who is using her experience to reach out to young people through colourful stories, has just launched her latest book.

Katie O’Donoghue is a child and young people’s therapist with a background in Fine Art and Design. She has a master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy and is a PhD in Healthy Psychology.

She excitedly launched 'The Little Otter Who Tried' on Thursday evening in Eason on Main Street.

Katie writes her books to attend to the challenges children face and to support the inner child in us all.

Little Otter is scared to swim on her own. But with tips from her riverside friends, she grows in confidence, and is soon surprised by how far she has travelled all by herself!

"Every child will find something to love in this gorgeous book," Katie, who also brought the stories to life with her own hand painted illustrations, explained.

"It has been a whirlwind of a week, absolutely filled to the brim with memories to last a lifetime. I've been so supported by the community in Kerry. I'd like to say a special thanks to Tanya O'Shea and all the staff in Eason Killarney, who ensured we had a wonderful launch evening. I'm really grateful for everyone's support and I hope any child gifted a copy of the book will find in Little Otter, a kind friend to help them with any challenges they may encounter."

Katie previously wrote and illustrated 'The Little Squirrel Who Worried' which was published by Gill Books in July 2021 which featured on The Late Late Toy Show.

The Little Otter Who Tried is priced at €13.99.

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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