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Mobile music sessions set to entertain across the county 

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While this summer sees many music festivals return to the stage on grand estates and fields across the country, a smaller stage is making its journey around Kerry.

COVID Care Concerts will take place in 13 nursing homes around the county including Killarney over five days beginning this Sunday.

Festival in a Van is a mobile live arts event that brings live performance to communities throughout Ireland.

Musician Bryan O'Leary will play in Turreencahill Community Centre this Friday.

Festival in a Van is a mobile live arts event that brings live performance to communities throughout Ireland.

On Friday, Festival in a Van will tour Kenmare, visiting schools and care homes with Joe Thoma and his band. It will finish the day with a trad session as a public finale in Parnell Place Kenmare at 4pm.

Also on Friday in Gneeveguilla, Turreencahill Community Centre will feature musicians Bryan O’Leary, Matt Griffin, Annmarie O’Riordan and Eoin O'Driscoll. There are limited tickets available, please contact Tureencahill Community Centre on 085 877 1949.

Then it's on to Killarney on Saturday, visiting the Killarney Men's Shed, Care Home and Direct Provision Centre with Aoife Granville and Deirdre Granville. These intimate performances will provide entertainment and give that festival experience to audiences in a familiar setting.

The Festival in a Van will also support shared Ukrainian and Irish Music Sessions in Killarney and Tralee, programmed and produced in partnership with Music Generation Kerry on Sunday.

The Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 3 has helped to support performances by local Kerry musicians, artists, and performers. It has also welcomed back audiences and offered relief through performance and entertainment.

COVID Care Concerts have also returned to the county due to support received through the scheme. They are outdoor concerts organised by the Mobile Music Machine and will perform in 13 nursing homes around Listowel, Tralee and Killarney over five days beginning this Sunday.

Not all festivals welcome thousands and not all concerts have pop stars, but music and performance always provide the audience with a unique experience. These special series of performances hope to do just that.

Events funded through the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 3 will be happening throughout Kerry up to the end of June. A full schedule of events is available on www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/events-festivals/.

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Diesel alternative now available in Killarney

A new, more environmentally friendly diesel alternative is now available in Killarney, with Certa’s site in the Woodlands Industrial Estate becoming the first in Kerry to dispense hydrotreated vegetable oil […]

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A new, more environmentally friendly diesel alternative is now available in Killarney, with Certa’s site in the Woodlands Industrial Estate becoming the first in Kerry to dispense hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

The renewable fuel is already being used locally — including by Deros Coaches.
HVO is a low-carbon biofuel that serves as a direct replacement for traditional diesel.

Made by treating waste plant material with hydrogen, it does not release any additional carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Compared to regular diesel, HVO emits up to 90% less CO₂ and also offers benefits such as lower NOx emissions, biodegradability, longer shelf-life, and being completely fossil-free.

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St Brigid’s principal Róisín Moore to step down

After years at the helm of St Brigid’s Secondary School, Principal Róisín Moore has announced her decision to step down, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the school’s […]

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After years at the helm of St Brigid’s Secondary School, Principal Róisín Moore has announced her decision to step down, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the school’s history.

In a statement issued by the school community this week, Ms Moore described the decision as deeply personal.

“This has not been an easy decision,” she said.

“But I believe the time is right for me to explore other opportunities while also giving greater attention to family responsibilities. The role of principal is a demanding one, and I have always strived to give it my full commitment.”

Ms Moore’s tenure at St. Brigid’s has been defined by vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to the values of CEIST and Catholic education. A former student of the school , she returned years later to lead the institution she credits with shaping her both personally and professionally.

“Serving as Principal of St Brigid’s has been one of the great honours of my life,” she said. “I remain deeply committed to the values of CEIST and to the mission of Catholic education. I am proud of what we have achieved together, and I leave the role with immense gratitude for the opportunity to lead the school community.”

Her leadership coincided with significant achievements, including a very positive WSE-MLL (Whole School Evaluation – Management, Leadership and Learning) report, the continued advancement of a major building project, and the fostering of what she described as “a caring and inclusive environment with high expectations at its core.”

“We have an outstanding teaching staff, a robust culture of leadership and management, and a clear sense of purpose and direction,” she added. “I have every confidence the board of management and staff will continue to bring the school forward.”

Teacher and school PRO Sheree Murphy paid tribute on behalf of staff and students.

‘It’s hard to put into words just how much Róisín has meant to St Brigid’s and to all of us who have had the privilege of working under her leadership” said Ms Murphy.

“She has been an exceptional leader, steadfast, visionary, and deeply committed to every student, staff member, and family in our school community. Her dedication has truly brought the school from strength to strength.”

“Through her guidance, I personally have grown immensely as a teacher. Her belief in professional development, collaborative leadership, and high expectations has helped shape the kind of educator I am today.”

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