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Local schoolboy wins life-saving equipment in competition run by CRITICAL

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A 12-year-old boy from Killarney has won a defibrillator from the emergency medical response charity CRITICAL, which he has donated to the local community.

Evan Mulhern, has won an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the charity’s CPR awareness competition at last year’s National Ploughing championships.

The 12-year-old has decided to place the AED in The Reeks Gateway, which is near the shopping centre with a number of apartments nearby.

CRITICAL, whose mission is to save lives through a network of volunteer emergency medical responders, had a stand at the National Ploughing Championships last year where volunteers spoke to people with concerns around farm safety or mental health.

The defibrillator for a community competition aimed to raise awareness about the importance of AEDs in saving lives during emergencies like sudden cardiac arrest.

Evan said: “We had a first aid class in school a few weeks before the Ploughing Championships. I was interested in it and stopped at the CRITICAL stand when I saw the CPR demonstrations and wanted to try it out for myself. CPR and AEDs are very important in the community because they save lives.”

Having access to an AED enables the community to be better equipped to help save lives and promote a safer environment in the community.

CRITICAL CEO David Tighe said: “We are thrilled to see young individuals like Evan taking an active interest in emergency readiness and safety. Evan serves as an inspiration to others, demonstrating the importance of awareness and preparedness in emergency situations. CRITICAL is proud to support his efforts and we encourage the community to follow his lead in promoting safety and well-being.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Hayes First Aid for the generous donation of the Automated External Defibrillator. We value their partnership and look forward to continuing our work together. “

Last year, CRITICAL reported a 45% increase in the number of calls made to them. The charity is now operational in 25 counties and responded to 1,308 taskings, where a volunteer responded to an emergency 999 call which included chest pain, stroke, cardiac and respiratory arrest, falls and road traffic collisions.

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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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