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By Michelle Crean

The energy and enthusiasm wowed audiences this week as members of Killarney Musical Society hit the stage.

Super Trooper performance by Ilona McCubbrey Harriet McGuigan and Orna Cleary-O'Shea as part of the ‘Mamma Mia’ act in Killarney Musical Society's production 'A Musical Journey'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Family support for leading lady Lucy McCarthy were: Oliver (dad) Patricia (mom) Emer (aunt) Patricia (nana) Mia (cousin) Ted (uncle) Tara (aunt) and Michaela (cousin) at Killarney Musical Society's ‘A Musical Journey’ in the INEC this week. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Far from 'Revolting Children' - the Children’s Chorus lead the musical 'Matilda' to the stage one of the many acts in Killarney Musical Society's 'A Musical Journey'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Deanne Staak hosts the finale with 'This is Me' from The Greatest Showman one of the many popular acts in Killarney Musical Society's performance ‘A Musical Dream’ a variety show at the INEC. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The children's chorus were all smiles backstage before curtain call at Killarney Musical Society's production ‘A Musical Journey’. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Leading lady Lucy McCarthy receives a kiss goodnight from her mom Fiona Crowley before her dreams begin on ‘A Musical Journey’ this year’s show by Killarney Musical Society. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

‘Timeless to Me’ from the musical ‘Hair Spray’ performed by Eamon Kelly (Wilbur) and Derry Healy (Edna) in this year’s Killarney Musical Society's production of 'A Musical Journey'. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Charlene Brosnan can 'Hear the Bells' of ‘Hair Spray’ one of the acts in Killarney Musical Society's variety show 'A Musical Journey' at the INEC running four shows during the week. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles backstage before curtain call at Killarney Musical Society's production ‘A Musical Journey’ were: Derek O'Leary (cast) Mike Moloney (back stage) Conor O'Leary (cast) Anne O'Shea (seamstress) and Marie Moloney (backstage). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles backstage before curtain call at Killarney Musical Society's production ‘A Musical Journey’. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

It had been a number of years since they got on stage due to the pandemic but there was a great feeling of exhilaration when they finally tread the boards on Tuesday, again Wednesday and finally last night (Thursday).

For up to three hours a cast of 109, including 36 children and 25 teenagers, performed to their heart's content in a variety show called ‘A Musical Journey’ in the INEC.

It had been a huge team effort from months of rehearsals to hours of planning and costume making as well as set design and more!

Songs and performances included Matilda, The Greatest Showman, Beauty & the Beast, Hairspray, Dear Evan Hansen and many more in what was an epic production.

"We got great support from the schools," speaking about the first show, Linda O'Donoghue, PRO for the Killarney Musical Society, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"They came to see their classmates and teachers."

She added that all audiences "were very appreciative also" and that there were fabulous spot prizes and vouchers and goodies from local businesses, up for grabs.

Marie Slattery O’Sullivan prepared fabulous spot prizes.

"She got vouchers and goodies from local businesses and prepared a huge hamper for first prize which was won by Rosie Healy from Glenflesk. There were four other great prizes also."

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They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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