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Rewild Festival brings magic to the Gap of Dunloe

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“Beimid ag caint, ag canadh, agus ag ceiliúradh faoin spéir.” - We’ll be talking, singing, and celebrating under the sky.

A magical experience in the Gap of Dunloe awaits as Rewild Festival returns for another year.

The event, which is a day to celebrate wellness, will run on July 12 over the course of a full day.

Taking place in the Gap of Dunloe, it will run from Saturday at 12.30pm until 1pm on Sunday.

There are endless activities taking place which include house yoga, music, local food and a craft market which will run into Sunday afternoon.

Organisers of the event are inviting people to gather beneath the trees and stars for a day of reconnection, celebration and creative expression – all while leaving a light ecological footprint.

Sustainability will be at its core with reusable cups, free tent camping and regular free shuttle buses from Killarney available on the day.

Jiggy, who fuses Irish tradition with global beats, The Circus Ponies, Efa O’Neill, Emmet Condon and Shiels are among the musical line up.

The festival offers spaces for creativity, connection, talks and movements with festival go-ers being given the chance to enjoy workshops, sound baths, cacao ceremonies and Reiki sessions.

Fireside storytelling and songs are also on offer which will allow people to deepen their sense of community and connection.

There will also be a nature-themed dating app on offer that weekend as attendees can avail of Timber, an app developed by a group of local women.

The app will allow people to connect with the natural world around them as Timber invites users to match with plants instead of people – a great way to connect with nature!

An Autism-friendly area and physcare will also be available to provide a calm, supportive space for those who need it on the day.

Kevin Leahy is the organiser of the festival, and he promises an unmissable day of dancing, art, wild nature and many more surprises at the Gap of Dunloe.

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Connecting Kerry’s Wildlife: Hedgerows and Trees Exhibition

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A wildlife exhibition currently on display at Killarney Library will soon tour across Kerry.

The project, Hedgerows and Trees in the Kingdom, is a collaboration between Crainn Chiarraí and the Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer.

It highlights the importance of hedgerows and trees for biodiversity, climate, and cultural value, while promoting best practice in managing these landscapes as ecological corridors for wildlife.

Six arts facilitators led workshops for participants to create individual and collaborative pieces showcasing native hedgerows and their habitats.


The exhibition will travel across the county over the coming months, paired with local workshops to continue educating communities on hedgerow and tree management.


As part of the initiative, a related event will take place on October 24 and 25 at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Cromane, sharing knowledge and practical projects for managing hedgerows and trees.


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Local students attend SVP Youth Programme 

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Students from Killarney Community College and Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra proudly represented their schools at the SVP Launch Programme in Killarney. 

SVP Regional President Mary Frances opened the event with a talk by Dee Seaney. Event highlights included community bag design, a table quiz, a teachers’ workshop and a student ‘couch talk’.

SPSL students Rachel O’ Connor, Abbie O’ Leary, Eila and Cici Reeves, attended with their Chaplain. 

The school gave a special shoutout to Rachel and Abbie and last year’s TYs, whose incredible work was celebrated during a heartfelt couch talk. Their creativity also shone through as they won the artwork on an SVP bag!

The Rathmore students brought home 1st prize in the quiz, showing off their knowledge and teamwork!

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