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In true panto tradition - the show will go on - as Killorglin locals today (Saturday) tread the boards for their 59th performance.

FUN: Siun O'Connor Declan Mangan and Kamron O'Brien will bring some fun to the stage when they appear in this weekend's 'Red Riding Hood' which opens in the CYMS Killorglin.

READY FOR THE STAGE: Siun and Tom O'Connor as Red Ridinghood and Wolf in Killorglin's 59th pantomime 'Red Riding Hood' which opens in the CYMS with a matinee this weekend.

CAST: The cast in Killorglin's 59th pantomime 'Red Riding Hood' which opens in the CYMS with a matinee this weekend are: Tom O'Connor Siun O'Connor Lucinda Moriarty Kamron O'Brien John Creagh Bronagh Murphy Michael F O'Connor Stephen Scales Declan Mangan and Chris Brennan.

'Red Riding Hood' opens in the CYMS with a matinee at 3pm and promises a laugh a minute as those behind the show are keen to bring some fun to the public.

Rehearsals started in October last, but the upturn of the pandemic meant that original dates had to be rescheduled and rehearsals were on Zoom.

Live rehearsals, wearing masks and conscious of social distancing, began again two weeks ago.

Siun O'Connor, a gifted young singer from Listry, plays the lead and Kamron O'Brien, another young and upcoming talent, plays opposite her as Jack B Nimble.

Evergreen Declan Mangan plays the part of Granny Gleoite, who is pursued by Squire Squiggletoes (Chris Brennan) and his two silly Baliffs Sooner (John McGeever) and Later (John Creagh) with some hilarious encounters.

The Wicked Wolf (Tom O'Connor) shows off a wide range of acting, singing and dancing skills in a commanding performance, but to ensure evil doesn't win, the Fairy Queen, played by Louise Clifford Foley, keeps a magic eye on Mr Wolf and makes sure no harm falls on Bopeep (Bronagh Murphy) and her two pet sheep, Fluffi (Magda Kalinowski) and Fiffi (Lucinda Moriarty).

The impartial Judge (Stephen Scales) and the busy Town Crier (Michael F O'Connor) make sure good will always conquer evil.

"Michael F has a unique distinction of being on stage with his son (the Wolf) and granddaughter (Red Riding Hood)," Geraldine O'Sullivan, PRO, said.

"Anne Mangan has again come out of retirement to organise the stunning costumes and Sean Coffey is the artistic creator of the colourful scenery. Musical Director is Sean Tracey, Sorcha O'Connor has proved to be an excellent Chorus Director and Fiona Crowley's choreography compliments the overall enjoyment of a show, which is again of the usual polished performance always associated with Killorglin Pantomime."

Other show dates include, tomorrow (Sunday February 27) with a matinee at 3pm.
March 1, 3, 4, 5 shows are nightly at 8pm, and the final matinee takes place at 3pm on Sunday March 6. Bookings can be made at 066 9790961.

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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