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Sleigh Ride colouring competition winners announced

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Ben McMahon came 3rd place in the Killarney Sleigh Rides Colouring Competition.

Lots of entries were received in the Killarney Sleigh Rides colouring competition and this week the winners have been announced.

Chloe O'Connor received 2nd place in the Killarney Sleigh Rides Colouring Competition.

Oran Bartlett won 1st place in the Killarney Sleigh Rides Colouring Competition.

Oran Bartlett's colourful creation took 1st place winning a sleigh ride in the park, Chloe O'Connor received 2nd place winning a town sleigh ride, while Ben McMahon's arty work came 3rd place and he won a €35 voucher.

The Killarney Sleigh Rides is the perfect Christmas adventure for families big and small this festive season.

Choose from a town sleigh ride through the twinkling lights of Killarney Town or a park sleigh ride through the winter wonderland of the Killarney National Park.

"The Sleigh Rides is a magical experience for children, so this year we really wanted to do something different to get them involved. The colouring competition has had a fantastic response and we hope it's something that we can grow on for next year," Laura Tangney, Killarney Sleigh Rides, told the Killarney Advertiser.

The Killarney Sleigh Rides take place from December 2 to January 2, (various dates and times) and all tickets and gift vouchers can be purchased online at www.killarneysleighrides.com. Pre-booking is essential.

"On behalf of all our Sleigh Rides crew, we would like to extend a huge congratulations to our winners and we are looking forward to welcoming you all this Christmas,” added Michael Tangney of Killarney Sleigh Rides.

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Funding boost for Beaufort Wastewater Scheme

The long-awaited Beaufort Wastewater Scheme has taken a significant step forward following the Government’s decision to increaseproject funding to €7 million. The uplift forms part of an additional €14.3 million […]

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The long-awaited Beaufort Wastewater Scheme has taken a significant step forward following the Government’s decision to increaseproject funding to €7 million.

The uplift forms part of an additional €14.3 million announced under Measure A8 of the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme, supporting seven rural wastewater projects nationwide.
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill welcomed the increase, saying the funding is “most welcome and long overdue,” but added that the project now needs to move ahead without further delay.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae also acknowledged the progress, stating, “This is a hugely important step forward for Beaufort,” and said he will continue pushing for delivery.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae said the upgrade is essential for the village, noting, “Beaufort has waited long enough.”
The enhanced funding allows the scheme to proceed to the next stage, with all parties calling for construction to begin as soon as possible.

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Three families taking centre stage with Killarney Musical Society

Killarney Musical Society’s upcoming production of ‘All Shook Up’ will feature multiple generations of three different families performing side by side. The show will run from February 10 to 12 […]

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Killarney Musical Society’s upcoming production of ‘All Shook Up’ will feature multiple generations of three different families performing side by side.

The show will run from February 10 to 12 in the Gleneagle Arena. Tickets for the highly anticipated show are on sale now.
Music is well known to bring people of all ages together, and this is clearly evident within the Killarney Musical Society, where several families are sharing the stage this year.
The Spillane/Murray family boasts three generations in the production. Phil Spillane has been an active member since she joined KMS in September 1989.
This year, she performs alongside her daughter Amanda and her granddaughter Caoimhe, who is playing the character Lorraine. All three agree they are having great fun practising dance steps and harmonies together and will treasure this time forever.
Mother and daughter Annie and Alannah McIlroy are taking the stage together for the first time. Annie appeared in the 2023 production of Michael Collins, while Alannah joined the cast last year for Evita. They state that the best part of performing together is the quality time they share, not just during rehearsals but on the journeys to and from them, as both share a deep love for musicals.
Finally, the mother and daughter pair of Linda and Eilise O’Donoghue continue a family tradition. While Linda’s father was involved with KMS back in 1986, Linda herself joined in 2015 after being persuaded by her daughter Eilise, who has been a member since 2012. Before each performance, the two rely on each other: Eilise checks Linda’s hair and makeup, while Linda makes sure Eilise’s costume is perfect. They also enjoy practising their alto lines together, making the experience especially meaningful.
The society looks forward to welcoming audiences to the Gleneagle Arena for the three-night run of ‘All Shook Up’ next February.

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