The voluntary community organisation, Fossa Climate Action Group, will host a free public information session on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm in the Fossa Community Centre to help residents lower their energy bills and access government upgrade grants.

The event comes in response to significant volatility in the global energy market. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) highlight that the price of home heating oil in Ireland rose by 67.5% between February and March of this year.

Fossa Climate Action Group Public Relations Officer, Diarmuid Griffin, noted that relying on imported fossil fuels leaves local households vulnerable to international price spikes.

“Our country is vulnerable to energy cost shocks as we continue to use imported fossil fuels,” Mr Griffin said. “This has happened recently with the Israeli and the US governments’ interference in the Middle East. It can feel disempowering to have prices jump due to actions overseas, so we must act locally. How can we do that?”

To answer that question, Caitriona Fallon from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will present at the meeting. She will provide practical advice on reducing household energy consumption and guide attendees through the available state financial supports, including the Warmer Homes Grant and sustainable energy options. All are welcome to attend.

A host of heavenly choirs filled the Franciscan Friary with streaming light and music last Sunday night for the ‘Voices from the Friary’ charity concert.

The special musical evening was held to raise vital funds for St Francis Special School in Beaufort, with all proceeds from the night going directly toward supporting the school’s facilities and pupils.

The packed venue treated attendees to a varied programme of choral music, bridging both classical and contemporary genres. The performance featured the Kerry Concert Choir, who took to the altar alongside the talented musicians of the Kerry Scotia Ensemble.

The evening also included standout performances from renowned soprano and choir director Dr Sharon Lyons.

Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Heavenly choirs raise the roof at Friary charity concert

A host of heavenly choirs filled the Franciscan Friary with streaming light and music last Sunday night for the ‘Voices from the Friary’ charity concert.

The special musical evening was held to raise vital funds for St Francis Special School in Beaufort, with all proceeds from the night going directly toward supporting the school’s facilities and pupils.

The packed venue treated attendees to a varied programme of choral music, bridging both classical and contemporary genres. The performance featured the Kerry Concert Choir, who took to the altar alongside the talented musicians of the Kerry Scotia Ensemble.

The evening also included standout performances from renowned soprano and choir director Dr Sharon Lyons.

Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan