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Sheila is driving in style – thanks to Killarney Credit Union!

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Sheila O’Leary from Glenflesk, Killarney was in a jubilant mood this week after receiving the keys to a brand new Suzuki Baleno.
Sheila, from Kipaugh, won the car, which is worth €25,000, in the Killarney Credit Union Member’s Draw, and picked up the keys from Pat Sheehan, Board Chairman, at a prize giving ceremony in the credit union headquarters on Friday night last.
“We currently have just over 2,000 members in the draw which is held twice a year,” Karena McCarthy, Killarney Credit Union Marketing Officer, said.
“This year our prizes included a new car and cash ranging from €250 to €1,000. Our next draw will take place in July.”
Members can apply for the member’s draw at any of the branches or download an application form online www.killarneycu.ie. €12 will then be taken from your account twice a year as an entry fee for the members draw.
The 14 cash prize winners were Niamh Purcell, Bernie Nolan, John Allman, Patrick Doyle, Samuel Leech, Donal Bowler, William Farrell, Margaret Galvin, Bernadette Murphy, John O’Sullivan, Grace Fitzgerald, Timothy Cronin, David Jennings and Eileen Buckley.
The draw was adjudicated by solicitor Eoin Brosnan and KCU Risk and Compliance Manager Shane Foley, in the credit union offices, on Friday, January 11.
“The draw is limited to members of Killarney Credit Union and anyone over the age of 18 can apply to join,” Karena said.
“So for €2 a month, you can be entered into the draw. We would encourage members to sign up if they haven’t already, as the saying goes, ‘if you’re not in, you can’t win’.”

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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