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By Michelle Crean

A local actor is hoping his new creative idea will bring the Kerry film industry closer together.

David Coffey Wheatley from Killarney set up Kingdom Studios which he dreams will become a bustling creative hub where people in the industry can work on films together.

This new voluntary service he feels will help people boost their own CVs in the field they specialise in such as acting, directing, hair and make-up, editing etc.

"I just want to help as many people as possible when it comes to films in Ireland and this will be a start," David, who was part of the 2021 Olivia Colman film 'Joyride' in the stag do scene, told the Killarney Advertiser.

David has also made a few short independent films via D&R Productions including 'The Mob'. He also writes a lot of the scripts for D&R including 'Spin on Reality' in 2020 and 'The Mob 2' in 2021.

"I've always felt there needs to be something to help small creative minds in Kerry. We all know it's a struggle to get into that industry of acting and so on, so I felt we definitely needed something in this day and age. I've spoken to several people over the years that have said this. I took it upon myself to do it. I had the idea two years ago because when we had D&R Productions I was being introduced to new people around Kerry that are into acting and movies. The whole idea is the creative hub is a place where people in different fields can come and work together. Everyone will be getting experience from it in the field they are in so the actors that get brought on to help the scriptwriters will get more acting experience and so on."

To find out more check out www.kingdomstudiosireland.com.

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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