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SPIRITS were high across Killarney and Kerry as public venues, communities and arts spaces offered up a great selection of free events late into the night.

Killarney Cultural Centre and Killarney House hosted music, as well as youth choral, song, dance and theatre events, while a full house enjoyed Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny in concert at Muckross Traditional Farms. The visual arts featured also at a showcase of selected Kerry artists at Government Buildings on New Road, Killarney; this exhibition runs until October 17. Meanwhile in Fossa Community Centre song, dance and céilí entertained well into the evening, while

Killarney native Gemma Sugrue hosted a choral event with young singers at Killarney House & Gardens. Culture Night Kerry was funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Creative Ireland programme in partnership with Kerry County Council.
 


 
Above: Kerry Film Festival presented the first Irish short film to be nominated for an Academy Award ‘Return to Glennascaul’ at Cinema Killarney. Maeve McGrath, Kerry Film Festival, with Frances Neeson, left and Breda Lyne, Killarney.

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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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