The West End House School of Arts will present an upcoming adaptation of Marina Carr’s acclaimed play, By the Bog of Cats, later this month.

The production is directed by Charlie Hughes and will run on July 29 and July 30 at the Great Southern Hotel.

Set in the landscape of the rural Irish bogs, Carr’s play follows the story of Hester Swane, a woman with a deep connection to her land.

Tormented by the memory of her mother who abandoned her, Hester faces further betrayal by the father of her child, leading her on a path of vengeance as her history is revealed.

Tickets for the performances are priced at €20. Bookings can be made online via Eventbrite or by calling 087 13 77 196.

Crowds gathered in Killarney National Park last weekend for the annual Muckross Abbey pilgrimage and Mass

The outdoor service is a local tradition that brings the community together each year. The gathering honoured the history of the 15th-century Franciscan friary.

Beyond its historical background, the event holds personal meaning for local residents.

It provides an occasion for families to gather, reflect, and remember their loved ones laid to rest in the abbey’s graveyard.

The pilgrimage remains a cornerstone of the summer calendar for generations of Killarney families. Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan/ NPWS