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Street view on busking in Killarney
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THE issue of busking in Killarney has been a hot item of discussion in the past week. Here we get the opinion of the public on the matter.
Busker Kevin Egan, pictured above, said: “Designated times and areas would be great for buskers and that the volume of some buskers needs to be toned down as it can be too loud for people. I’m a guitarist and I would advise my fellow buskers to invest in a tuner and also to mix their material."
Patricia Smith, Dunmanway and Kay Morgan, Bath, England, said: “We don’t find them annoying. Some of them can’t sing but the ones who can sing are great.”
Buskers should have allocated times for performing, according to Peter O'Sullivan, Skibbereen."They can be annoying when there’s too many of them," he added.
Killarney's Frank Lewis noted: “I think buskers are good. It’s nice to have entertainment in the town.”
Meanwhile, Dermot McCarthy, Killarney, added: “Designated areas for buskers would be good.” Dermot McCarthy, Killarney.
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Maine Valley Golf Club raises €13,050

Maine Valley Members Golf Club hosted a Comfort for Chemo Golf Fundraiser in memory of Kathy Scannell. The fundraiser was a great success raising €13,050. Clonkeen Forestry Services sponsored the event, and a cheque was presented to Mary Fitzgerald, Paul McCarthy and Mary Horgan on behalf of Comfort for Chemo.
Maine Valley Members Golf Club and Clonkeen Forestry services would like to thank all those who sponsored T-boxes, golf teams, and those who purchased tickets for the event. They would also like to thank Tom Barry from Killarney Printing for all the print works.
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Dóchas Drama Group’s series of short plays is go!
The Dóchas Drama Group will run a series of short plays at the Muckross Schoolhouse from December 5 to 7. The group’s annual performance has been switched to the Muckross […]

The Dóchas Drama Group will run a series of short plays at the Muckross Schoolhouse from December 5 to 7.
The group’s annual performance has been switched to the Muckross venue as its traditional base – the ballroom in the Killarney Avenue Hotel is being refurbished.
“If you are fed up with the incessant rain and constant bad news. Do you need a break? Are tired of listening to advice about your Christmas cake recipe? There is a perfect solution,” said the group’s Liz Ryan.
“We will present six short plays and some of the questions you may ask yourself are:
“Why is Jane suddenly so honest?
“What did happen on December 9. Will Tiffany be promoted? Will Mags eventually find love?
“Can lost love be re-kindled? What do grandparents get up to when they’re babysitting?
For answers to these questions and more, come along to Muckross Schoolhouse on December 5, 6 and 7.”