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Milltown’s Féile Lughnasadh launch

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Féile Lughnasadh, Milltown’s annual celebration of culture and music, will be launched this Friday night.

The launch will take place on tonight (Friday) in Denny's Bar, Milltown, at 9pm.

“We are invoking the ancient celebration of Lughnasadh to inspire our musical féile and create a fantastic weekend of trad and craic”, said organiser Owen O’Shea. “We’ve seen the world’s best in Milltown over the years, and this year will not disappoint, with another brilliant line up.”

The festival kicks off on Thursday, August 3rd with a perennial Milltown favourite, the Club Amhránaíochta / Singing Club in the Plough Bar at 8:30.

On Friday, everyone is invited to join the festival parade, followed by the festival bonfire in the square and fun family activities.
 
The first major act, PÓLCA 4, are live on the Gig Rig at 9. The night continues with Club Lughnasadh, with craic agus ceoil in the Community Hall, with full bar and music. Local sessions will also be in full swing in local bars.

Saturday will see guest musicians on stage from 7:30, with the festival’s main act, Frankie Gavin and Dé Danann live at 9.
Club Lughnasadh and local sessions will follow ‘til late.
Sunday starts at 12 noon with a Food and Crafts Market at The Square, and family fun including a magic show, craic with the Crafty Cailleach, all followed by “Dancing at Lughnasadh”, the open-air céilí with Uí Bhriain.

At 7.30 the Evans Family are on the Gig Rig followed by Four Winds at 9. The craic continues with local sessions and Club Lughnasadh.

“We are proud to have created a truly unique event, free and open air, bringing the best in trad to all in a family-friendly festival”, said treasurer Vincent Prendergast.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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