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By Michelle Crean

For five years they have studied French but the language was really brought to life last week on a special trip to Paris.

SCHOOL TRIP: Fifth Year French students from St Brigid's Presentation enjoyed a trip to Paris last week.

SCHOOL TRIP: Fifth Year French students from St Brigid's Presentation enjoyed a trip to Paris last week.

Fifth Year French students from St Brigid's Presentation were given the wonderful opportunity to visit the picturesque city for four days.

Two students, Anna Cashman and Abbie C O’Sullivan, gave their account of their four fabulous days in the French capital.

"On this trip we not only developed our conversational French and appreciation of the French culture, but also formed life-long friendships and bonds with the people around us," Anna Cashman said.

"There were a variety of highlights throughout the trip, from viewing the city of Paris from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, enjoying a cruise down the river Seine, visiting the architectural and historical masterpiece that is Palace of Versailles and experiencing French cuisine in local restaurants in the heart of the city."

Another memorable highlight was visiting what they described as "the happiest place on earth", Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios.

"Not all highlights stemmed from the itinerary; evenings spent in the hotel, airport and the bus trip is something we will hold near and dear," Abbie C O’Sullivan added.

"We have studied the French language for the past five years which has made this trip even more anticipated."

Remembering their experiences in France will be a useful point of focus for them in their French oral exam at the end of Sixth Year whilst also allowing them to reminisce about a trip they will never forget. As Audrey Hepburn once said “Paris is always a good idea”.

"Thanks again to all the teachers involved in organising this trip and making it truly unforgettable for all."

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Jessie Buckley to perform live on RTE this Friday 22nd September

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This Culture Night, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh will present an hour-long live music and arts programme from Dún Lúiche in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht at 7pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.  

Actress and singer Jessie Buckley has been added to the list of stellar musicians who will perform with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on the night. Jessie will perform a special rendition of a Sinéad O’Connor song in tribute to the late artist. 

Jessie commented: “I am very honoured to return to Culture Night 2023 to remember Sinéad O Connor with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Sinéad was such a huge influence on so many women in Ireland and across the world, her courage, her mind, her politics and her intense beauty and soul. She was a warrior to humanity. I remember hearing her for the first time and feeling her uncompromising need to connect and affect. Recognising what couldn’t be said and speaking it out loud. I am so grateful for all her fire and all her love. It is such a privilege to return to Ireland for RTÉ Culture Night in Donegal to sing a song of gratitude for Sinéad and her family and friends.” 

Other artists performing with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra include The Murder Capital, R&B singer and 2FM Rising star Aby Coulibaly and Irish-based Ukrainian musician Olesya Zdorovetska.  

Friday 22nd September, 7pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player 

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N22 Killarney to Faranfore road further delayed

The revealing of the preferred route corridor for the construction of the new Killarney to Farranfore road has been delayed – again. Four potential routes for the N22 Farranfore-Killarney project […]

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The revealing of the preferred route corridor for the construction of the new Killarney to Farranfore road has been delayed – again.

Four potential routes for the N22 Farranfore-Killarney project were identified and were put out to public consultation in May 2021. These have now been whittled down to just one.

It was previously promised that the preferred route would be published late last year.

This dragged on in to the Spring and there is still no sigh of the preferred route being revealed.

A recent Kerry County Council meeting a council official explained that there are further funding requirements to allow the council complete various reports and investigations required before the road can move to its next phase.

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