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St Patrick’s parade in Ballyspillane

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Children living in Ballyspillane got a chance to partake in their own parade on Thursday last.

St Patrick's Day at Ballyspillane Community Centre for preschoolers and their teachers. Pictured from l-r were: Kirsty O'Carroll Christian Gabbett CJ McCarthy Noa Klesnik Paksec and Karen Foley. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Beautiful blue eyed Blondie Burke displays her artwork for the preschool’s 'pre' St Patrick's Day Parade at the Ballyspillane Community Centre on Thursday morning. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A smile from preschoolers Amelia and Ivy O'Brien with their own version of ‘Ireland’s Call’ for parents at Ballyspillane Community Centre ahead of their very own pre-St Patrick's Day Parade for the neighbours surrounding the centre who received a personalised invitation. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Recently appointed Ballyspillane Centre Manager Derek O'Leary (right) greets the centre's preschoolers as they return from their very own St Patrick's Day Parade with their teachers and supervisors. From l-r were: Sophie Haighway Karen Foley Ewa Lenarczuk and Kirsty O'Carroll. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying dress up day at the Ballyspillane Community Centre for St Patrick's Day were: Aliya Brosnan Teacher Karen Foley and Emma Wozniak. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying dress up day at the Ballyspillane Centre for St Patrick's Day were: Alexander Waskiewiez Dylan Coffey Christopher Coffey and Santiago Gonzalez Leonor. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Teacher Kirsty O'Carroll pictured with her daughter Rosie on dress up day at the Ballyspillane Centre getting into the spirit of things for St Patrick's Day on Thursday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Happy St Patrick's Day from preschoolers Amelia and Ivy O'Brien at Ballyspillane Community Centre pictured on dress up day on Thursday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Preschoolers Aliya Brosnan and Blondie Burke sing ‘Irelands Call’ to parents at Ballyspillane Community Centre ahead of their very own pre-St Patrick's Day Parade. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A hug during dress up day for St Patrick's Day at the Ballyspillane Centre. Pictured are Layna and Sharon O'Leary. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Morgan O'Brien enjoyed dress up day at the Ballyspillane Centre for St Patrick's Day on Thursday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The private pre-St Patrick’s Day parade came by invitation only for the lucky residents living in the square area of the Ballyspillane Community Centre.

A sea of green, white and gold and the melodious voices of 18 preschoolers and their teachers was a very special treat for the residents who enjoyed a unique version of ‘Irelands Call’ and ‘Molly Malone’ as they passed by dressed in their vibrant artwork which each child created earlier in the week.

“[It was] a busy week of artwork in Ballyspillane as the children prepared for mothers day also,” their teacher Karen Foley said.

Well known as one of The Three O’s and with the Musical Society, newly appointed manager of the centre Derek O’Leary said he was very pleased with the children’s level of creativity in the preschool and was waiting with applause on their return.

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Rotary Club’s Wine & Art Night raises €25,000

The Killarney Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Art Night, held before Christmas, was another resounding success, raising a grand total of €25,000 for local community projects. President Ciara Irwin Foley […]

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The Killarney Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Art Night, held before Christmas, was another resounding success, raising a grand total of €25,000 for local community projects.

President Ciara Irwin Foley expressed the club’s delight with the amount raised, thanking club members and everyone who contributed to this impressive sum. She highlighted that this popular annual event directly supports vital local initiatives such as schools, clubs, and charities in the Killarney area.

Ms. Irwin Foley extended particular thanks to the event’s long-standing key sponsors: Daly’s SuperValu, Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co, and Killarney Credit Union, acknowledging their crucial and consistent support over the years. The team at The Great Southern Killarney was also thanked for ensuring the smooth running of the event. Appreciation was also given to the businesses that sponsored door prizes and competitions, including The Rose Hotel, M.D. O’Shea’s, CRL, and The Lake Hotel, as well as to Mike Neeson for providing entertainment.

The Wine & Art Night provides a valuable platform for local artists and craftspeople, with up to fifty showcasing their work. Some artists have been involved since the event’s inception, making it a wonderful networking opportunity. There is always significant interest from artists to participate in this worthwhile cause, with a percentage of their sales donated on the night. Many also generously donate their artwork for the auction, where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the beneficiary fund.

The beneficiaries themselves play an active role by selling tickets for the event in advance, using this as a key fundraising method for their own projects. The schools, clubs, organisations, and charities involved put in tremendous effort, and it is always inspiring to hear how the funds raised have positively impacted them. For example, the Hospice sells their Christmas cards at the event, and the Irish Pilgrimage Trust sells raffle tickets to help bring local people to Lourdes at Easter.

Organising the Wine & Art Night is a significant undertaking for the Killarney Rotary Club, with extensive preparations happening well in advance. Many individuals contribute their time and effort, with numerous volunteers ensuring everything runs smoothly on the night. It is this collective effort that makes the event such a success.

The €25,000 raised this year has been distributed to the following deserving beneficiaries: Faha N.S., Fossa N.S., Gaelscoil Faithleann, Knockanes N.S., Loreto N.S., Loughquittane N.S., St. Brendan’s (Sem), Hospice, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Stars Club, Killarney Athletic, and Killarney Valley AC.
The Killarney Rotary Club is already looking forward to hosting their next Wine & Art Night at the end of November.

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Kerry Jobs Fair to connects job seekers and employers

Job seekers and employers in Kerry will have a chance to meet at the Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 on May 20, at the Rose Hotel in Tralee. Over 30 companies […]

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Job seekers and employers in Kerry will have a chance to meet at the Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 on May 20, at the Rose Hotel in Tralee.

Over 30 companies from the county will be there, offering hundreds of job openings across different sectors.
The free event is organised by NEWKD Local Development Company, in partnership with The Rose Hotel and Tralee Chamber Alliance. Anyone interested can attend by registering on the day.
People looking for work can explore opportunities in areas like office administration, IT, accounting, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, food production, and retail.
The event aims to link job seekers and employers with useful information and support related to employment.
Alongside employer stands, there will be a careers clinic offering help with CV writing, interview skills, and information on training and career development.
There will also be workshops for both employees and employers about employing people who are not Irish citizens.
Robert Carey, NEWKD SICAP Programme Manager, said that bringing together many employers, services, and speakers will give job seekers a great chance to talk directly to potential employers, join workshops on career progression, and learn about employment schemes like Tús, CE, and WPEP. He added that employers will get to meet job seekers face-to-face and get information on employing people from abroad, which is important for business growth.
Efforts are being made to help Ukrainian refugees and those seeking international protection attend the fair, with information provided beforehand and interpreters available on the day. NEWKD, as part of the Kerry Community Response Forum, highlights that employment is key for refugees integrating into the community.
During the event, employers can learn about the specifics of employing migrants, get answers to common questions, and raise any concerns. A workshop for employers will be led by Frank O`Boyle from the Irish Refugee Council.
In addition to the job fair, there will be information sessions for all visitors on topics such as CV preparation (led by Sean Connell, HR at NEWKD), interview skills (presented by Lydia Oboryna from the Open Door Initiative), employment law for migrants, accessing the labour market for those with temporary protection, and entrepreneurship workshops on starting a business and finding funding.
The Newkd Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 is supported by the Rose Hotel and the Tralee Chamber Alliance, with funding from the SICAP programme, which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).

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