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New folk conference announced for INEC

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The Gleneagle INEC Arena is set to host a brand-new folk conference and a spectacular opening concert in January.

‘Your Roots Are Showing’ conference, will kick off with a star-studded concert on Tuesday, January 14.

This inaugural event promises to bring together some of the most influential names in folk and roots music.

Headlining the night will be Rhiannon Giddens, a Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist known for her deep connection to roots music and innovative approach to traditional sounds. Giddens will also deliver the keynote speech at the conference.

Joining Giddens on stage will be a stellar lineup of musicians, including Liam Ó Maonlaí, Peter Rowan and Ron Block, Thomas Gabriel, Sandy Kelly, Kenny Sharp, Brendan McCreanor, Gerry O'Connor, and Brown Liquor Music.

The concert will also feature a special performance by David Geaney, a five-time World Champion Irish dancer, who will blend traditional dance with modern flair.

A portion of the proceeds from the concert will go towards Your Roots Are Showing’s Artist Bursary, supporting emerging talent in the folk and roots music scene.

This inaugural event is expected to become a significant addition to the Irish music calendar.

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Brothers receive national Garda award for lifesaving actions

Two Killarney brothers who helped save their sibling’s life earlier this year have now received national recognition, following their success in the Kerry Garda Youth Awards in September. Conor and […]

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Two Killarney brothers who helped save their sibling’s life earlier this year have now received national recognition, following their success in the Kerry Garda Youth Awards in September.

Conor and Gary O’Sullivan, from Whitebridge Manor, were presented with a National Garda Youth Achievement Award at a ceremony in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, at the weekend. The event was hosted by broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan.
The award recognises their actions on April 6, when their older brother Seán Óg collapsed suddenly at home from an undiagnosed genetic heart condition. The brothers, along with their father Seán, responded immediately and began CPR. Their efforts kept Seán Óg alive until emergency services arrived.
Doctors later confirmed that several members of the family carried Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Conor, Gary, their mother and Seán Óg have since had implantable defibrillators fitted.
The incident prompted significant media attention at the time and the brothers began actively encouraging people to learn CPR. They also started promoting awareness of defibrillators and how quickly they can make a difference in a life-threatening emergency.
Since then, they have led a community effort to install a public defibrillator at the entrance to Whitebridge Manor, beside the main Cork Road. They have carried out fundraising for Killarney First Responders, Brú Columbanus and the Michael Lenihan Heartsafe Campaign.
Their aunt, Anne Holland, nominated them for the Kerry Garda Youth Awards earlier this year, noting that the family “experienced a very traumatic health setback” but that the brothers “stepped up” and turned their experience into a positive effort to help others.

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Christmas Day Charity Dip gets new organisers

The long-running Christmas Day Charity Dip at Dundag, Muckross Lake, will have new organisers this year as Killarney Cycling Club and Killarney Triathlon Club take over the event from Nikki […]

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The long-running Christmas Day Charity Dip at Dundag, Muckross Lake, will have new organisers this year as Killarney Cycling Club and Killarney Triathlon Club take over the event from Nikki and David McCarthy.

The couple have run the dip for the last 16 years and helped turn it into one of the most popular Christmas Day events in Killarney.
The dip will take place as usual at 11.00am on Christmas morning, beginning with the traditional loudhailer countdown. Participants are advised to arrive early and park in the designated car parks at Muckross House or the Arboretum.
To date, the event has raised more than €70,000 for Aware, the mental health charity that supports people experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety, as well as their families. All services offered by Aware are free, and the charity says the Christmas period can be a particularly challenging time for many.

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