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Kerry Craft Makers Get Involved in largest ever August Craft Month

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August Craft Month celebrates local craft in Ireland across the entire month, with a host of exciting events taking place throughout Kerry.
This year is the largest ever August Craft Month with a packed programme of over 230 events all over Ireland including workshops, exhibitions, and festivals to allow audiences to immerse themselves in local craft.
Kerry-based crafters such as Harriet McKenna, Bluebird Pottery Studio and Ballylongford Mill will all be involved in the celebrations and events.
The programme provides unmissable opportunities to experience, participate in, support, buy and learn about the local stand-out craft sector. Here are just some of the exciting events on offer in Kerry.
• Sew your own pyjama shorts workshop
Location: Gortatlea, Ballymacelligott, Tralee
Date: August 6
Price: €10 for materials
A two hour workshop during which you can make your own made to measure pyjama shorts.
By following a simple pattern, Harriet will guide you through how to measure, cut out and sew your material into a brand new pair of made to measure shorts in 100% cotton. All sewing machines and material, cotton threads, pins, scissors, measuring tape, etc are available to use. Beginners welcome. Two X two-hour sessions available.
• Mill Cove Gallery Exhibition
Location: Mill Cove Gallery, 21 Main Street, Kenmare
Date: until August 28
Price: Free
Exhibition of Irish Ceramics featuring 30 – 40 artist from across the Island of Ireland. This selected exhibition will also feature the Irish Ceramic Awards focusing on innovation, decoration, and distinction in ceramics. The four selectors for this exhibition have over 110 years combined experience in creating, making, and exhibiting Ceramics.
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Final delivery as DJ retires
By Michelle Crean There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties. Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement […]

By Michelle Crean
There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties.
Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement from the Killarney branch of Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, a position he has held for the last 15 years.
On Friday night, colleagues from all three Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets stores gathered in the Killarney Height’s Hotel. DJ was also joined by his daughter and her partner for the special night.
“After almost 15 years of steadfast work with Corcoran’s, DJ has been a constant pillar of support for his colleagues and has helped the company go from strength to strength,” owner Kieran Corcoran said.
“Corcoran’s would like to wish DJ the very best of luck for the future and hoping that he enjoys his retirement. Many thanks to Killarney Height’s Hotel for hosting the staff night on Friday. A great night was had by all!”
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Rowers pull together for Order of Malta
Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head. And it was all […]

Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head.
And it was all done indoors on rowing machines in support of the Killarney Order of Malta.
Just before 11am the Valley armada ‘left shore’, and approximately 40 members aged from 12 to 50ish set to their task with enthusiasm. By midday someone reckoned that Barack Obama’s Plaza had been reached but unfortunately there was no stop for tea, just a splash of holy water, a mouthful of Lucozade and a few jelly babies for the lucky ones!
As the kilometres clicked slowly by the temperature started to rise and the cry went up from the gasping veterans to open all the doors!
No such problems for the junior relay crews who had a fantastic morning rowing, laughing, and racing each other all the way to the finish.
The junior members who took on the half-marathon distance individually were amazing throughout and got stronger as the finish line came into view.
“We’re delighted with how the morning went,” Tadhg Kelly from Flesk Valley said.
“There was a great atmosphere in the venue, and we are grateful to all the parents and Flesk Valley supporters who came along to encourage our young and not-so-young rowers. It was great too to see the members of the Order of Malta in attendance to offer their support, and the club would like to thank everyone who donated on the day.”
Tadhg also expressed his thanks to the underage coaches and committee members for looking after everyone during the event. He especially wanted to mention everyone at Celtic Steps and the Killarney Racecourse for facilitating the club and Workmens Rowing Club and Glenflesk GAA for the use of their equipment.
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