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Killarney in Solidarity with Palestine

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Killarney in Solidarity with Palestine

A group of Killarney residents are to stage a weekly vigil in the town centre to raise awareness of the plight facing Palestinian people.
Several vigils take place weekly in Kenmare Listowel, Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Tralee and Dingle.

Three different Killarney vigils took place late last year – Killarney hosted two information evenings, one  at The Great Southern Hotel in November and an additional film in at Mary’s Church in January – but unlike the other Kerry towns, vigils not been a regular feature locally.

This about to change on Sunday when will Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign meet at the Market Cross between 2 and 3 pm to raise awareness of the ongoing conflict in Palestine.

Organisers say the vigil will be: “continuing for …who knows [how long].”

“It’s aim is to draw attention to the situation and encourage people to get involved,” local organiser Lisa O’Sullivan, of the Kerry branch of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“At the moment there are weekly vigils all over Kerry [but none in Killarney].”

Updates will be published on Killarney  branch of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign Instagram page: @killarneyforpalestine

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic


Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.


A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.

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Traditions past and present meet at Muckross School House

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Two distinct eras of Irish storytelling collided at Muckross School House last week, showcasing how traditional culture adapts across generations for National Heritage Week 2026.

Representing the classic lineage of Irish folklore, renowned local historian, musician, and seanchaí Dáithí Collopy delivered an authentic masterclass in old-school storytelling.

Performing alongside his children Sadhbh, Siún, and Daithí Óg, Collopy relied on the ancient oral tradition to captivate the audience through spoken word, presence, and music.


Contrastingly, social media creator Eoin Reardon brought traditional heritage into the modern digital age.

Known for sharing his traditional green woodworking craft with millions online, Reardon hosted a hands-on workshop demonstrating traditional utensil crafting techniques while engaging attendees through the lens of modern storytelling.


The events brought together two completely different methods of preserving Irish heritage—one rooted in the timeless art of the fireside seanchaí, the other leveraging modern platforms like TikTok to keep historic skills relevant for a global, digital audience.


Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan.

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