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Liam O’Connor rugby music video goes viral 

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By Michelle Crean

Fifteen Munster men weren’t the only winners when they famously beat South Africa in a rugby match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh at the weekend - as a Killarney musician's online video went viral with over 250k views!

Internationally-acclaimed accordion player Liam O’Connor, entertained the sell-out crowd at the clash and a video of that performance subsequently went viral on TikTok and Facebook.

In the video he can be seen in the backroom after the match playing the 'Fields of Anthenry' and the Cranberries 'Zoombie' and lies down on the floor for the craic while the team shower him with their energy drinks.

PADDY CASEY

Meanwhile, the much in-demand musician has announced that Irish multi-platinum album-seller Paddy Casey has been added to the bill for the annual concert at St Brendan’s College, Killarney on Thursday, December 1 at 8pm where the bill already includes legendary hurling manager Brian Cody, plus O’Connor himself and his family band.

“That we can attract musicians of the calibre of Paddy Casey shows how much the St Brendan’s show has grown in stature over the years," Liam said.

"Paddy has recently released a new album 'Turn This Ship Around' and of course fans will also expect him to give us his hits ‘Saints and Sinners’ and ‘The Lucky One’. It’s shaping up like some show already!”

Tickets for the St Brendan’s College concert are available from ticketstop.ie.

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.

Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.

Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.

Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman


Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.


Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.

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