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Killarney flies the Purple Flag with pride
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KILLARNEY is the proud bearer of a Purple Flag, which signifies that it offers a well-managed evening and night-time experience.
Last weekend, the town pulled out all the stops to welcome the award’s assessors who were in town for their first evaluation since 2014. “Two assessors joined members of the Killarney Purple Flag working group for a tour of Killarney by evening and night,” said chairman of the working group Paul O’Neill.
“We wanted to showcase all that is interesting, fun and varied about Killarney.”
The excursion began with a visit to Killarney House & Gardens. “This was a fascinating opening to the assessors’ tour and they were duly impressed,” added Paul. “The House & Gardens have been included in the Purple Flag area this year, so it is a major addition.”
As the evening wore on, the assessors were introduced to the INEC, a variety of retail offerings and numerous nighttime venues throughout the town. “On behalf of the Purple Flag working group I want to acknowledge the tremendous effort made by so many businesses and services in the town,” said Paul.
“The assessors could not help but be impressed by the lighting, balloons, signage and warm welcome that they received. We are hopeful that the assessors will have a positive report but of course Killarney always wants to improve.”
Above: Pictured during the Purple Flag assessors' visit were Micheál O Coileain, Frank Doran, Sinead Sheahan, Paul O'Neill, Mark Brindley, back, David Forde, Sergeant Dermot O'Connell, John Anthony O'Sullivan and Tim O'Dongohue.
PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD
Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition
Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.
His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.
Shronedraugh songwriter Gersemi Witch is set to release her second single, titled ‘The Hawthorn and the Hearth’, on Friday, July 17.
Living in the shadow of the Paps of Anu, the local artist draws her musical inspiration directly from the Kerry landscape, regional folklore, and ancestral traditions. Her work blends contemporary songwriting with themes of local mythology, belonging, and connection to place.
The upcoming release, put out under her own label Gersemi Wearth Witch Records, is described as an atmospheric Irish neo-folk ballad. The track is inspired by the traditional symbolism of the hawthorn tree and the hearthfire, exploring how modern music can connect with ancient land and traditions.
The new single follows her previous release, ‘Beyond Knee-Bent Pews’, which is currently available to stream.
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