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Nature and the environment around us will be the core focus of two concerts taking place in Killarney.

‘Nature Music’ is led by the composer and sound artist Seán Ó Dálaigh, a Killarney native, in collaboration with the Scotia Ensemble of Tralee.

The culmination of the project are two concerts during Heritage Week, tomorrow (Friday), at 7pm and this Sunday, August 25 at 2.30pm in the Garden Room at Killarney House featuring music by Vivaldi and a brand new composition by Seán, which will be focusing on the theme of nature and the environment.

In the run up, Seán has been leading a number of field recording workshops with the public in the Killarney National Park, showing how he is working on the new music piece using recorded sounds from nature. Participants have learned the basics for recording sound, both indoors and outdoors, in nature and how to edit them later for use in documentation, ornithology and nature studies, film soundtracks and sound art.
The public’s contribution from the workshops will form a temporary sound exhibition at Killarney House during Heritage Week.

"I am very excited to be working on a project in my home town of Killarney,” Seán said.
“Having lived and worked away from Kerry for a long time it is a great feeling to be able to give something back to the community that raised me. It is a great honour to have received the funding and support from the various organisations and we are looking forward to engaging with the local community."

Kerry Mayor, Niall Kelleher, said that it’s fantastic to see projects such as Nature Music that highlight the creativity within the county and, particularly, arts projects that are inspired by nature and the environment.

“The Creative Ireland Kerry projects, supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Arts Council and Kerry County Council, are a great opportunity to promote the wealth of creativity in County Kerry and a chance to celebrate the imagination and inspiration of our hugely talented artists.”

The project is funded by the Arts Councils Music Commissions Award and the Creative Projects in Communities fund from Kerry County Council and Creative Ireland.

To reserve tickets for the concerts: go to www.eventbrite.ie Nature Music or contact Seán at sean.o.dala@gmail.com, www.seanodalaigh.com or www.kerrycoco.ie/arts.

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Dr Crokes team of 2000: The reunion

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Recently, the Dr Crokes team of 2000, who won the Kerry senior football championship of that same year, re-united and looked back on fond memories of their glory days and that very special year when they beat An Ghaeltact in the final at Austin Stack Park.

On November 26, 2000, Dr Crokes faced An Ghaeltacht and defeated the Dingle-based side.

It was no easy task making the final for the Killarney side, despite having talent such as captain Roland Neher, Eoin Brosnan, and a 17-year-old Colm Cooper at the start of his illustrious career.

Before the final, Crokes defeated Killarney Legion (preliminary round), South Kerry (round-one), Rathmore (quarter-final), and narrowly defeated West Kerry by a point in the semi-final (1-08 – 1-07).

It was the first time An Ghaeltacht had qualified for the final, but this was no happy welcome for the Dingle side, as the Killarney-based side won their ninth title.

Like in the semi-final, Dr Crokes won by a point as they scarcely won by 1-04 – 0-06.

Despite Dara Ó Cinnéide ending the tournament as top-scorer with 3-20, he was unable to carry his Dingle side to victory with the Killarney side being superior.

Neher led his team out onto the pitch, and he inspiringly helped push his team to victory.

This ensured Harry O’Neill’s versatile and developed squad deserved every bit of praise for them.

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Killarney real estate agent, DNG Ted Healy wins national award

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Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

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