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Sleigh Ride colouring competition winners announced

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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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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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