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Local photographer wins Ireland AM photo competition

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BY MICHELLE CREAN

 

Our very own Dylan has won first prize live on TV yesterday morning (Thursday) for his stunning and creative Christmas portrait.

Up and coming photographer Dylan Clifford (24), from Arbutus Grove, had entered the Ireland AM Camera Club photography competition and yesterday won a Canon camera.

Just after 10am live on air, presenter Mark Cagney and judge and professional photographer Jenny McCarthy, named Dylan, who was up against two others, as the winner.

Dylan, who takes many of the Killarney Advertiser’s photos, had entered once before in Christmas in 2016 - but came runner up.

Jenny said that Dylan’s work stood out and complimented his photo, describing it as ‘well-lit and well composed’.

“I found out Tuesday morning that I was a finalist,” Dylan told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It felt pretty good as I didn’t expect to win.”

He added that he’d like to thank his mom Ann Marie for encouraging him to enter the competition.

And kind-hearted Dylan now plans to give his prize to his little sister Mia (6) as she has also caught the photography bug.

“I’m going to give the camera to my sister for Christmas as she is getting into photography. She’ll make more use of it than me – I have my own cameras.”

 

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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