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Talented bunch rock the stage

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

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
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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Killarney twinned with Italian town
By Sean Moriarty It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney. The idea to twin the picturesque town near […]

By Sean Moriarty
It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney.
The idea to twin the picturesque town near Rome was first mooted by the old Killarney Town Council.
However, when town councils were discontinued in 2014 the task was handed over to Killarney Town Twining Association and was supported by the elected Killarney Municipal District members of Kerry County Council.
A delegation from the association and the council visited Casperia in 2019 to sign the Italian side of the twining agreement.
The pandemic further delayed the process but on Thursday last Killarney Mayor Niall Kelleher and Casperia Mayor Marco Cusso met to formally sign the charter in Killarney.
“This was honouring a commitment made by the former town council to establish a twinning under European guidelines back in 2014,” said association chairman Sean Counihan.
“Unfortunately the town councils were abolished and Killarney Town Twinning Association pursued the matter.
“We are delighted that the municipal authority saw fit to move the beautiful town of Casperia near Rome from association status to full twinning with Killarney.
“We deeply appreciate the members’ positivity in honouring the former Town Council’s decision.”
The signing between the two mayors took place over the St Patrick’s Festival weekend when Killarney Town Twining Association also welcomed groups from other towns like Pleindfeld in Germany and Concord, North Carolina, USA.
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Music and fun at Fossa Rambling House
By Sean Moriarty The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night. Their return to the stage […]

By Sean Moriarty
The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night.
Their return to the stage was timed to coincide with the St Patrick’s weekend celebration and also marked the first big event at the Castlerosse Park Resort since it re-opened on Thursday night following its winter break.
As well as a feat of Irish music, dance and poetry, Fossa-based Ukrainians gave performances in their native language too.
“What a great night we had at our CCÉ Rambling House last Saturday night,” Chairman Tim Kissane said.
“There are so many people to thank that we apologise in advance if we miss anybody out. Firstly, to the management and staff Castlerosse Park Resort for hosting our event and the wonderful service they provided.
“To our very talented stalwart musicians Mike Jack, Noreen and Maura who entertained us all so well from start to finish.
“To all our guest performers, from The Racing Pigeons to the Biddy Group and all the singers, musicians and storytellers in between go raibh mile maith agaibh. Special mention to our Ukrainian singers who performed two songs in their native language for us on the night. Thank you to all our members and supporters and to Fear an Tí, Mick Myers agus Bean an Tí, Theresa Kissane who kept the night flowing. Our fireplace display was kindly lent to us by the Beaufort Pioneers and adorned with ‘things of old’ from Brendan O’Sullivan.”
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