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ART WINNERS: Karena McCarthy (Youth and Marketing Officer, Killarney Credit Union), with Credit Union Art Competition prizewinners Eva Stack (centre) who won first prize in 11-13 category, and Catherine Fleming, special category Over 18 prizewinner. Back from left are: Lily Courtney who won second prize in 11-13 category), Egle Saladziute, adult prizewinner, Natalia Gunia winner of the 14-17 category and Jennifer Lyne winner of the 14-17 category.

 

 

Talented young artists from Killarney and south Kerry were awarded for their creative projects in the annual Credit Union Art Competition.

Killarney Credit Union held their awards presentation for the winners on Saturday at its head office in Beech Road and on Tuesday, November 12 in Cahersiveen.

There was great excitement by the many winners from the Under seven to Over 18 category as they were presented with an award certificate and cash prizes.

“There was a huge entry this year with very strong entries from schools from the Cahersiveen area and we would like to thank all those schools throughout south Kerry who participated in the competition,” Karena McCarthy, Youth and Marketing Officer from Killarney Credit Union, said.

“With a theme of ‘The Walk of Life’, this year allowed for great creativity and interpretation.”

Karena, along with Elma Shine from Killarney Credit Union presented the prizes.

First place winners were: Timmy O’Sullivan, Eve Draper, Sean O’Sullivan, Eva Stack, Dominik Kovallik, Laura McCormick, Ann Enright and Ger O’Mahony. Second place winners were: Dan O’Sullivan, Stephanie Comyn, Lily Courtney, Ana Cornide, Jennifer Lyne, Egle Saladeivte and Catherine Fleming. And third place winners were: Dearbhla Ní Churraín, Ella O’Neill, Thien Doran, Mary Kate Crowley, Natalia Gunia, Donna McCarthy and James O’Shea.

The Chapter Art Poster Awards ceremony takes place this Saturday, November 30 at Manor West Hotel at 2pm. First placed winners at regional level will then go on to represent Chapter 23 at the National Finals in Dublin.

 

[caption id="attachment_29077" align="alignleft" width="300"] ARTY: Pictured were at the south Kerry Credit Union Art Competition were: Dan O'Sullivan, Dearbhla Ni Churrain, Eve Draper, Stephanie Comyn, Ella O'Neill, Sean O'Sullivan, Mary Kate Crowley, Laura McCormick and Elma Shine.[/caption]

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

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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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

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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