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‘Pop Up Gaeltacht’ growing in popularity
Killarney’s first ‘Pop Up Gaeltacht’ of 2024 drew its largest crowd since its foundation less than one year ago.
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Last Friday night, Courtneys pub on Plunkett St, was packed to rafters as more and more people come together for the regular Irish language sessions.
A mix of young and old came including TikTok star Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin who is known by his social media name ‘The Kerry Cowboy” attended and he gave a rousing rendition of ’An Poc ar Buile’.
“What started as a group of us who had been friends in the Sem wanting to speak Irish together has snowballed into a vibrant celebration of the language. We now have people of all ages and backgrounds coming back each night, with native speakers from the Gaeltacht rubbing shoulders with learners,” said one of the founders and organisers, James Knoblauch.
“More than anything, the ‘Pop Up’ has shown that the Irish language is alive in Killarney and that there is somewhere for the Irish speaking community to come together. ‘The Pop Up Gaeltacht’ is looking forward to celebrating a year of success in March when it holds its seventh ‘Pop Up’ 12 months on from the initial event.”
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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