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Killarney artist Patricia de Jong goes ‘Incognito’ for charity

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It’s been revealed that 16 Kerry artists have generously donated their art for Incognito, Ireland’s biggest online art sale, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

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Among the local artists who have taken up their brushes for a great cause is Patricia de Jong from Killarney.

What’s different about the Incognito art sale is that buyers have absolutely no idea of the artists behind the artworks, until after the sale has closed.

Now in its eighth year, Incognito 2024 features the work of over 1,200 artists, with more than 3,300 original postcard-size artworks priced at €65, no matter who the artist is, on show at www.incognito.ie.

Buyers now have three weeks to peruse and pick their favourite pieces before the sale goes live on Wednesday, April 24.

Among the stars taking part in 2024 are iconic model and actress, Jerry Hall, comedian Colin Murphy, fashion designers Don O’Neill, Heidi Higgins, Helen Steele and Simone Rocha, milliner Philip Treacy, jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman, radio stars PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe, singer Brian Kennedy, TV royalty Thelma Mansfield, and award-winning architect Hugh Wallace.

For Emily McCarthy, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for Kerry, Incognito means that local families can continue to receive much-needed support.

“Monies raised from Incognito go to fund in-home nursing care hours, respite support and end-of-life care provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to 12 Kerry children from birth to six years of age. These include children with a range of highly complex medical conditions, whose parents are caring for them at home, where they belong. Jack and Jill is a lifeline for these families in offering mum or dad a break to spend time with their other children, run out for the messages, grab a coffee with a friend, or catch a nap, safe in the knowledge that their child’s complex medical needs are being looked after. We are privileged to be there, in the family home, and at the invitation of the parents, giving what support we can to these incredible families, who face such immense challenges with love, hope and courage.”

Incognito 2024 in Three Simple Steps:

What You Need to Know
Step 1 – Create your account on the Incognito website at www.incognito.ie
Step 2 – Browse the complete collection and compile your Wishlist by 8am on Wednesday April 24. Random selection applies on sale day when you can secure up to three of your favourite pieces
Step 3 – Sit back, relax, and watch the drama unfold as the sale goes live on Wednesday April 24 after 10am. For those lucky purchasers, all will soon be revealed as to who the mystery artist is behind your work of art!

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Award-winning actress Denise Gough to visit West End House

Acclaimed actress Denise Gough will appear at the West End House School of Arts in Killarney for a special evening interview and audience Q&A on Friday, May 8. The event, […]

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Acclaimed actress Denise Gough will appear at the West End House School of Arts in Killarney for a special evening interview and audience Q&A on Friday, May 8.

The event, which runs from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of Ireland’s most successful performers. Gough is a double Olivier Award winner, having secured the Best Actress title for her role in People, Places and Things and Best Supporting Actress for Angels in America.
Beyond the stage, she has become a familiar face on screen, notably starring as Dedra Meero in the Disney Plus Star Wars series Andor. Her television work also includes a BAFTA-nominated performance in Too Close and roles in The Fall and Under the Banner of Heaven. On the big screen, she has appeared in Colette alongside Keira Knightley and most recently in H Is For Hawk with Brendan Gleeson.
“We are beyond thrilled to announce that acclaimed artist Denise Gough will be coming to West End House,” a school spokesperson said. “Denise is an award-winning actor with an incredible story to tell. Bring your questions and listen to this world-class storyteller talk about her journey and what inspires her every day.”
Tickets are available through the West End House School of Arts.

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Dandelion debate goes international

The ongoing discussion regarding the cutting of dandelions in Killarney has reached a wider audience, with readers now highlighting how other European cities manage their green spaces. The debate began […]

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The ongoing discussion regarding the cutting of dandelions in Killarney has reached a wider audience, with readers now highlighting how other European cities manage their green spaces.

The debate began in mid-April when local residents, led by Niall Keogh, criticised the Killarney Municipal District for mowing roadside margins that were filled with wildflowers.
These plants serve as a vital early-season food source for bees and other pollinators. Since then, the Killarney Advertiser has received a steady stream of correspondence from locals calling for a change in policy to align with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.
The conversation has now taken an international turn. Reader Kathleen Dennehy contacted the Advertiser this week with photos from a recent trip to Austria. Her images show sidewalks in both Salzburg and Vienna where green areas are left to grow, teeming with dandelions in the middle of the city.
“You may be interested in these photos as a contribution to the discussion on green areas in Killarney,” Kathleen said, pointing out that even major tourist cities in Europe are embracing a more nature-focused approach to urban maintenance.
The international examples provide a sharp contrast to the “decapitated” margins recently seen in Killarney. Local campaigners argue that if cities like Salzburg can maintain a high standard of tourism while protecting biodiversity, Killarney should be able to do the same.
The public outcry has led to increased calls for a “No Mow May” policy. Residents such as Annette Dalton and Noreen O’Brien have argued that the council’s current mowing schedule is out of step with environmental needs, prioritising a “neat” appearance over the survival of native species.

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