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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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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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