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Rotary Club launches 22nd annual Wine and Art Night

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The Rotary Club of Killarney has announced details of its 22nd Annual Wine and Art Night, which takes place on November 26, at the Great Southern Killarney.

The popular fundraiser, one of the longest-running events on the Killarney social calendar, is organised in partnership with Daly’s SuperValu, Cronin’s Cider and Killarney Credit Union.
This year’s proceeds will benefit a range of local schools and community organisations including Faha, Fossa, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Knockanes, Loughquittane and St. Brendan’s College, as well as Kerry Stars, Killarney Athletic AFC, Killarney Valley AC, Killorglin Family Resource Centre and the Rise & Shine Trust (formerly the Irish Pilgrimage Trust).
Tickets, priced at €25, are available through these groups or at the door on the night. Doors open at 7.15pm, and all ticket holders will be entered into a draw for prizes sponsored by The Scally Collection, MD O’Shea’s, and O'Callaghan Town & Country Real Estate.
Club President Sherry O’Callaghan said the event continues to thrive thanks to the ongoing support of local partners and the community.
“I want to say thank you to everyone who helps make this event possible, our Rotarians, our hosts at the Great Southern, and the many sponsors who come on board year after year,” she said. “Most of all, thank you to the people of Killarney who turn out in such large numbers to support us. Your generosity helps us make a real difference in our community.”
The event also offers a platform for local artists and craftspeople to showcase their work, with some taking part since the very first Wine and Art Night. A limited number of spaces remain available, and interested artists can contact killarneyrotarywineandart@gmail.com.
Among the pieces featured this year are works by artist Tetiana Teslyeva, along with a framed Kerry GAA jersey, kindly prepared by John Treloar of the Killarney Frame Shop, which will be included in the live auction.
The Kerry Stars will operate the cloakroom, the Rise & Shine Trust will host a raffle, and the Kerry Hospice Foundation will have Christmas cards for sale. Music on the night will be provided by Mike Neeson.

Rotary Club launches 22nd annual Wine and Art Night

The Rotary Club of Killarney has announced details of its 22nd Annual Wine and Art Night, which takes place on November 26, at the Great Southern Killarney.

The popular fundraiser, one of the longest-running events on the Killarney social calendar, is organised in partnership with Daly’s SuperValu, Cronin’s Cider and Killarney Credit Union.
This year’s proceeds will benefit a range of local schools and community organisations including Faha, Fossa, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Knockanes, Loughquittane and St. Brendan’s College, as well as Kerry Stars, Killarney Athletic AFC, Killarney Valley AC, Killorglin Family Resource Centre and the Rise & Shine Trust (formerly the Irish Pilgrimage Trust).
Tickets, priced at €25, are available through these groups or at the door on the night. Doors open at 7.15pm, and all ticket holders will be entered into a draw for prizes sponsored by The Scally Collection, MD O’Shea’s, and O'Callaghan Town & Country Real Estate.
Club President Sherry O’Callaghan said the event continues to thrive thanks to the ongoing support of local partners and the community.
“I want to say thank you to everyone who helps make this event possible, our Rotarians, our hosts at the Great Southern, and the many sponsors who come on board year after year,” she said. “Most of all, thank you to the people of Killarney who turn out in such large numbers to support us. Your generosity helps us make a real difference in our community.”
The event also offers a platform for local artists and craftspeople to showcase their work, with some taking part since the very first Wine and Art Night. A limited number of spaces remain available, and interested artists can contact killarneyrotarywineandart@gmail.com.
Among the pieces featured this year are works by artist Tetiana Teslyeva, along with a framed Kerry GAA jersey, kindly prepared by John Treloar of the Killarney Frame Shop, which will be included in the live auction.
The Kerry Stars will operate the cloakroom, the Rise & Shine Trust will host a raffle, and the Kerry Hospice Foundation will have Christmas cards for sale. Music on the night will be provided by Mike Neeson.

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Franciscan Friary hosts annual Blessing of the Lilies

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The annual Blessing of the Lilies took place at the Franciscan Friary in Killarney on Saturday, 13 June, marking the Feast of St Anthony.

The traditional ceremony was celebrated by Fr Joe Condren OFM as part of the annual St Anthony’s Novena.

The custom, which originates from the older Roman Ritual, sees lilies blessed on this specific feast day.

The lily serves as a traditional symbol of St Anthony, representing purity, with the blessing itself stemming from historical accounts of miracles associated with the flower.

Fr Joe, a Dublin native, is a familiar figure to the local parish, having previously served as a member of the Killarney Franciscan community during two separate periods, from 2000 to 2002 and again from 2011 to 2014.

Since his time in Kerry, his ministry has taken him abroad to Zimbabwe, and he later served as vicar provincial from 2017 until 2023.

He is currently based in Rome, Italy, where he resides at the Irish Franciscan College of St Isidore and is involved in ministry within the general Curia at the OFM headquarters.

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New book launched at The Brehon to support Kerry Mental Health Association

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A new book aimed at supporting the self-employed sector has been launched at The Brehon Hotel in Killarney, with all proceeds being donated to the Kerry Mental Health Association.

The book, titled “Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community”, is written by Tralee-based author and Valentia Island native Dan O’Donoghue.

It addresses the specific pressures of working for yourself and provides practical guidance on how to run a business without letting it compromise personal wellbeing.

The publication challenges standard business mentalities by highlighting the mental health realities faced by independent operators.

“The self-employed employ most of the workforce, yet because we don’t shout, protest or complain, we are often the ones left alone,” Mr O’Donoghue said at the launch.

He added that the book contains real-world lessons focused on the importance of staying active, connecting with others, getting enough sleep, and asking for help.

John Drummey, General Manager of the Kerry Mental Health Association, attended the event to endorse the book and accept the donation of the proceeds.

He noted that while working for oneself offers freedom, it also brings unique and often invisible pressures.

He welcomed the book as a resource that acknowledges the link between business ambition and personal vulnerability.

Published by Orla Kelly Publications, the book is currently available to purchase online through the buythebook.ie platform for €20, plus postage and packaging.

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