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Open call for this year’s Culture Night extended
The Arts Office at Kerry County Council have extended the Open Call deadline for the Culture Night Kerry 2022 programme to 5pm on July 7.
Culture Night invites everyone, everywhere, on one night to discover and celebrate all that our culture is today. One night for all.
On Friday September 23, Ireland will become a cultural playground. Special events are programmed throughout the country in various locations and unique settings. This is an opportunity for local community groups, businesses, charities, artists, and performers in Kerry to get involved and showcase their talents and skills.
A safe and enjoyable night time experience is central to Culture Night. Activities planned for later in the night – beyond 9pm – are encouraged.
Thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council as well as local authorities such as Kerry County Council, all activities are made available to the public free of charge. When considering an application to be part of the programme, ensure all creatives and performers are supported. The Arts Council’s #PayTheArtist policy is being highlighted in terms of participation to ensure that artists who are invited to perform and participate are paid.
The Culture Night experience is across a wide range of sectors – culture, arts, heritage, education, hospitality, tourism, health, and commercial and corporate enterprise. Writing groups, choirs, dance classes, knitting circles, history enthusiasts, and many more are encouraged to apply.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Councillor Jimmy Moloney, says Culture Night is for everyone.
"I am excited to see communities around the county come together to perform, celebrate, and support all that our culture is and could be.”
Culture Night Kerry is funded by Kerry County Council and the Arts Council and supported by Creative Ireland Kerry. The Arts Office is asking for anyone interested in organising an event for Culture Night Kerry to get in touch at arts@kerrycoco.ie or call 066 7183541.
Further information about Culture Night is available at www.culturenight.ie.
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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