The Irish History podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, will record a special episode on Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s story on Wednesday, October 15.

Fin Dwyer releases episodes weekly about Ireland’s past and over the last 15 years the show has become one of Ireland’s longest running shows with a massive global audience.

When completed, the podcast will include contributions from a well-known author on the Monsignor, a member of the Monsignor’s family and from the Memorial Society.

Admission is free but it is a ticketed event with limited capacity.

Those interested in attending are advised to email oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com.

This will be one of the final events of the 1925 – 2025 Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Commemorations.

An Post are set to release a commemorative stamp that will be issued on October 23 for worldwide mailing.

The stamp will be available in selected post offices for at least three months.

The third event will occur at the end of the year when The O’Flaherty Memorial Society and Killarney Library host a month-long exhibition on the life story of Hugh O’Flaherty, running from December 15 to January 17, 2026.

More details will be released closer to the date. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial on mission road to mark the anniversary of his death on October 30 and the centenary of his ordination on December 20.

Earlier commemorative events included successful group tour to Rome in March and an O’Flaherty’s Town Trail Walk in August.

Gardaí have launched a public appeal to locate 37-year-old Katarzyna Stachowiak who is reported missing from Killarney since Wednesday, October 8.

Katarzyna was last seen in Killarney on Saturday, October 4 at approximately 2.45pm.

Katarzyna is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim build, black hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Katarzyna was wearing thick framed glasses, black leggings, a black hoodie, knee length black jacket and black Puma runners.

Katarzyna’s family and Gardaí are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with any information on Katarzyna’s whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.