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Musical society plan sweet sound of music this month
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Songs are being practised and lines rehearsed as Killarney Musical Society (KMS) prepares for its 34th annual show.
The well-known and very talented bunch are planning to bring ‘The Sound of Music’ to life this month in the INEC, opening on Tuesday, February 26 and running for three nights to Thursday, February 28 inclusive.
This year’s musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children and their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide to flee from Austria with the children.
“You may not know it - but you are sure to know many of the musical numbers in this show such as ‘Do Re Mi’, ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Climb Every Mountain’, ‘Sixteen Going On Seventeen’, ‘Edelweiss’ and who can forget that lovely scene from the film with the von Trapp family singing...’So Long, Farewell’,” Orna Cleary O’Shea, PRO with KMS, said.
“Cast and crew are putting in the time and effort now with rehearsals taking place a few nights a week and weekends also to ensure that the show is up to the usual high standards that our amazing, loyal audiences have come to expect at this stage.
“The society takes great pride in what they do and like to deliver a production and performance far beyond their 'amateur' status in musical theatre.”
This year is proving to be up there with the best as there’s a stunning cast ready to tread the boards including local girl Siobhan Bustin playing the part of Maria beautifully, alongside stalwart of the society, Derek O'Leary playing Captain von Trapp, Brid Mills is playing a very believable Mother Superior and then the children's chorus, the von Trapp family, she added.
“What can we say about these super talented, wonderful young people, they are absolutely fantastic in all they do, and we have to say they truly are a treasure and a pleasure to be around.
“So please don't miss the opportunity to see this stunning musical brought to life with Killarney Musical Society and support local talent at its best.”
Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting the society on 087 9933411 or 087 1342314. Check them out on Facebook or their website www.killarneymusicalsociety.ie.
Gneeveguilla apprentice wins national stonemasonry title
Darragh O’Sullivan from Gneeveguilla won the overall prize in the Architectural Stonemasonry category at the WorldSkills Ireland competition held recently at the RDS in Dublin.
An apprentice stonecutter and stonemason with the Office of Public Works (OPW) based in Mallow, O’Sullivan secured gold for his technical accuracy and craftsmanship during the three-day event.
The state agency relies on traditional trade skills to manage, conserve, and restore national monuments, public buildings, and heritage sites across the country.
O’Sullivan’s success reflects the training provided by his OPW mentors and team, highlighting the importance of apprentice development in preserving traditional heritage crafts for future generations.
Picture Caption: CRAFT CHAMPION: Tom Little (Kerry ETB), Terri Sweeney Meade (OPW), category winner Darragh O’Sullivan (OPW), and Donal Keys (WorldSkills Ireland) at the RDS in Dublin.
Jessica Cronin donates hair for children’s charity
Ten-year-old Killarney resident Jessica Cronin is set to cut and donate 12 inches of her hair to support young cancer patients, alongside a fundraising campaign for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.
The hair donation will go directly to the Little Princess Trust, a charity providing real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who have lost their own hair through medical treatment.
Alongside her hair donation, Jessica is collecting financial contributions for LauraLynn through the Locks of Love campaign.
“I want to help somebody that doesn’t have something that I have, hair,” Jessica said.
Her family expressed their pride in her decision to support both organisations.
“We are all so proud of her,” her mother, Grace O’Shea-Cronin, said. “Any donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.”
Donations to support Jessica’s fundraiser can be made online at
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