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Lorraine’s lockdown inspired career change

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Lorraine Carey who used lockdowns to study as an accountant featured in a brand new podcast on Tuesday night.

Best-selling authors of the ‘Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling’ book series Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen host the ‘OMG! What a Complete Education!’ podcast every Tuesday night. They both studied and met at Ballyfermot College of Further Education in Dublin.

Carey originally studied Psychology in the University of Limerick, but moved back to Killarney when the recession hit, and worked in hospitality for a number of years. In this week’s episode, Carey discussed changing the trajectory of her career with the help of Kerry ETB.

During the pandemic, she returned to education and completed the Accountancy Technician Diploma at Kerry College of Further Education and Training. In both her first and second-year exams, Carey scored the third highest result in the country, out of a total of 705 students.

She now works as an accounting technician at O'Rourke & Co. Chartered Accountants in Killarney.

“It may sound cliché to say, but the people on this podcast are inspirational because they are regular people who have found a way to change their lives and get where they want to be through education. We all know someone who didn’t have a great experience in school or didn’t get the points they needed for a particular course, or who never got any qualifications at all. But hearing Lorraine’s story, it shows listeners just how many opportunities there are out there,” said co-host Sarah Breen.

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Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween

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The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident Alpacas on the farm.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website. It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

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Killarney Toastmasters host special open night

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Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

The event aims to help adults improve public speaking skills, whether preparing for workplace presentations, wedding toasts, or everyday conversations.

Guests can attend without any pressure or obligation to speak on the night.


For over two decades, the local club has provided a structured space for members to build confidence, practice impromptu speaking, and develop leadership attributes through constructive feedback and group exercises.


Club President Nikolina Tijardovic highlighted the broader personal benefits of joining the organization, noting that meetings are grounded in encouragement and mutual respect so members can progress at their own pace.


Admission to the open night is free for all visitors. Further information is available by contacting Anthony Walsh on 085 7314505, emailing president-590632@toastmastersclubs.org, or visiting the Killarney Toastmasters Facebook page.

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