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Kerry Politicians at St Patrick’s Day Events in New York and London

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Kerry County Council and Kerry politicians participated in St Patrick's Day engagements in New York and London.

Cathaoirleach Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald, accompanied by council directors Angela McAllen and Christy O'Connor, attended meetings and events in New York, including the St Patrick's Day Parade. They met with IDA North America and Tourism Ireland-North America representatives and attended a reception hosted by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "It was a great honour to represent the people of Kerry," said Fitzgerald.
Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Fionnán Fitzgerald visited London, joining the Kerry Association and attending the St Patrick's Day Parade. He was accompanied by Director of Economic & Community Development Niamh O’Sullivan and attended a reception at the Irish Embassy.
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, and Kerry TD Norma Foley completed a five-day visit to London. She participated in the St Patrick's Day parade alongside the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and grand marshals Katie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy.
"This visit has all been about promoting and nurturing the ties of friendship that exist between Ireland and Britain," said Foley. She held meetings with British politicians, including Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson, and visited the London Irish Centre and the Irish Cultural Centre.
Foley attended a reception for the late novelist Edna O’Brien and met with members of the Irish and British communities, including political figures and celebrities. She also attended the St Patrick’s Day ball and addressed the Irish Festival at Trafalgar Square

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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