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New albums and book from Sliabh Luachra musicians

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Eoin Stan O'Sullivan, the Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence, will launch a new music book and CD at the Patrick O'Keeffe Festival in October.

The Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence, is an initiative by Kerry, Cork and Limerick County Councils to help bolster the massive efforts in Sliabh Luachra to grow its unique music culture.

O'Sullivan has held the position since 2018 and is currently fulfilling a new plan that began in April this year.

“This will be for teachers, students and anyone starting to play the local repertoire. The tune book will be promoted at another series of school concerts and workshops this autumn,” Caroline Lynch of the Creative Ireland Kerry Office said.

“In October at the Patrick O'Keeffe Festival, Eoin hopes to release another new CD. This one will be from an exciting Kerry trio featuring concertina, fiddle and guitar.”

In June Eoin released a new album by accordion player Pat Fleming. This release was the fifth on the label that was set up to promote Sliabh Luachra related music. There are also albums available by Bryan O'Leary, Maura O'Connor and Emma O'Leary.

An education programme is one of the main pillars of the Residency Plan. In May and June Eoin ran 10 concerts in primary and secondary schools around the county.

They were funded by the Local Live Performance Scheme from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Kerry County Council. The series featured Kerry-based musicians Greta Curtin, Conor Moriarty, Bryan O'Leary, Noreen O'Shea, Mike Coult, Matt Griffin, and also Leah Murphy and Conor O'Sullivan from Cork.

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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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