An Coiste Gaeilge represented the St Brigid’s school at national level twice this week in Dublin. On March 13, students attended a workshop in TikTok HQ (The Sorting Office) for Lá na Teicneolaíochta, where they met Irish language influencers Laura Pakenham, Shaun with a fada and Ciara Nic É. The panel discussed how Irish is being promoted on social media and the growth of Irish-language content online.

Students also attended FÍS 2026, the first ever Irish language convention for young people, held in the Convention Centre Dublin. Panel guests included DJ Próvaí from Kneecap, Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Róisín Seoighe and Catríona Kenny, who spoke about the future of the language and encouraged students to use Irish in their daily lives, reminding them that it is our language and our responsibility to use and protect it.

The Irish language is beo agus bríomhar in St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, Killarney. Seachtain na Gaeilge runs annually from March 1 to 17, promoting the Irish language through a wide range of events. Students enjoyed a variety of language and cultural activities throughout the week including bingo, scavenger hunts, Irish film screenings, quizzes, a céilí and a poc fada competition, ensuring there was something for everyone.

The Kerry Hospice Foundation is appealing to cyclists taking part in the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle to choose the foundation as their designated charity.

The iconic 170km event is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, and remains a vital source of funding for palliative care services across the county.
The foundation was recently confirmed as one of the six Tier 1 main beneficiaries for this year’s cycle. Funds raised by participants will go directly toward a major €6.5 million expansion of the specialist palliative care inpatient unit. Work has already begun on adding five new bedrooms and enhanced family support facilities to meet the growing demand for end-of-life care in Kerry.
Since opening its 15-bed unit in 2017, the facility has consistently operated at full capacity, prompting the foundation to fast-track these latest development plans.
“Each year thousands of cyclists take on this iconic route around the Ring of Kerry. It would be amazing if you can do so, while raising essential funds that help us provide Palliative Care and support to patients and their families throughout Kerry and beyond,” a foundation spokesperson said.
“This is where we need your help. We would love it if you can cycle for us; if this isn’t practical, please support us in the form of sponsorship or other direct contributions.”
Registration for the event is now live at www.ringofkerrycycle.ie. When signing up, cyclists have the option to select the Kerry Hospice Foundation as their chosen beneficiary to ensure 100% of their voluntary donations go toward the local hospice project.

Cyclists urged to support Kerry Hospice in 2026 Ring of Kerry Cycle

The Kerry Hospice Foundation is appealing to cyclists taking part in the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle to choose the foundation as their designated charity.

The iconic 170km event is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, and remains a vital source of funding for palliative care services across the county.
The foundation was recently confirmed as one of the six Tier 1 main beneficiaries for this year’s cycle. Funds raised by participants will go directly toward a major €6.5 million expansion of the specialist palliative care inpatient unit. Work has already begun on adding five new bedrooms and enhanced family support facilities to meet the growing demand for end-of-life care in Kerry.
Since opening its 15-bed unit in 2017, the facility has consistently operated at full capacity, prompting the foundation to fast-track these latest development plans.
“Each year thousands of cyclists take on this iconic route around the Ring of Kerry. It would be amazing if you can do so, while raising essential funds that help us provide Palliative Care and support to patients and their families throughout Kerry and beyond,” a foundation spokesperson said.
“This is where we need your help. We would love it if you can cycle for us; if this isn’t practical, please support us in the form of sponsorship or other direct contributions.”
Registration for the event is now live at www.ringofkerrycycle.ie. When signing up, cyclists have the option to select the Kerry Hospice Foundation as their chosen beneficiary to ensure 100% of their voluntary donations go toward the local hospice project.