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Parents enjoy first visit to Two Mile School
Parents finally got a chance to see the inside of Two Mile School recently after restrictions over the past year and a half prevented them from entering inside the building.
Back to September 2020 schools prepared to reopen in the shadow of the first lockdown and had spent the month of August preparing COVID response plans and putting protocols in place.
The parents of the Junior Infant Class of 2020 waved their children goodbye at the door as the wide eyed youngsters made their way to their new classroom.
"The first day at school is a special day for every parent and the parents of this group had to make do with looking in the window as their little ones settled in," Principal of Two Mile CNS, Catherine Barry, said.
"At the time, this group of parents were promised that they would be invited into the school at the earliest possible opportunity. 2020 gave way to 2021 and still Christmas shows and science fairs were confined to Zoom. When restrictions were lifted recently, the priority was to invite parents who have never seen the inside of the school building in to see where their children have been working for the last year and a half."
It was fitting that this group of parents whose children are now in Senior Infants were the first to be invited, she added.
Moms and dads visited their children in their classroom and looked at all the art and displays. They joined Ms Barry in the hall for a cuppa and some treats.
"Two Mile CNS is lucky to have a very active Parents Association (PA) and we value their work and level of engagement. There is a high level of participation and engagement with meetings. During the time of restrictions the PA kept up contact on Zoom and new members were welcomed. There is no substitute, however for in-person meetings, and we hope that this will be the first of many."
Local hospitality nominated for Good Food Ireland awards
Several Killarney hotels and restaurants have been shortlisted for the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise businesses that feature Irish food and drink as part of their visitor service.
In the luxury accommodation categories, Muckross Park Hotel and The Europe Hotel and Resort have both received nominations for 5 Star Irish Hospitality Experience of the Year and Hotel Restaurant Experience of the Year.
In the town centre, The Mad Monk has been shortlisted for Best Irish Seafood Experience.
The Brehon Hotel has been named a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Way category.
And the Kerry Creamery Experience has also been nominated for the Irish Culinary Tourism Innovation Award for its work showcasing local dairy heritage.
The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin on Monday, November 16
Holy Cross Mercy announces return of Memory Tree initiative
Holy Cross Mercy National School has announced details for its 2026 Killarney Memory Tree, the annual Christmas fundraising hosted at the New Road school.
The initiative offers local residents the opportunity to purchase lights on the tree to commemorate loved ones over the festive season.
The official switch-on ceremony takes place at the school on Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm. Fr Seán Murphy will lead prayers, accompanied by festive carols by candlelight.
A special mass for all those commemorated on the tree will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, December 17 at 1pm. The service will be open to the public and streamed online via the Killarney Parish website.
The Memory Tree will remain lit each evening until January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
Lights can be purchased directly from the pupils, staff, or the school office at Holy Cross Mercy National School on New Road, with all proceeds going towards school development.
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