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Talented Rathmore thespian takes a bow in Killarney
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THE 2017 Eamonn Kelly bursary recipient was announced at a presentation at Killarney Library on Tuesday.
The recipient this year is talented thespian Margaret O’Sullivan, an actor from Rathmore.
Margaret intends to develop her practice by attending a number of specialised theatre training courses in Dublin and Cork. “I am overwhelmed by the award and am really looking forward to attending the courses that this grant will fund,” said Margaret.
“It’s all about bringing this knowledge back home to Kerry, it reaffirms my path as an actor and helps me to progress my career as well as hopefully mentor and inspire others.”
The Eamon Kelly bursary is funded by Kerry County Council and aims to support arts development in the Killarney Municipal District. The bursary has been in existence for over 10 years and continues to support arts development, encouraging high standards of arts practice in music, song, dance, film, drama and visual arts.
The bursary honours the memory of Eamon Kelly, the actor and seanchaí, whose village of Gneeveguilla is included in the Killarney Municipal District. His sister, Bríd Sugrue said: “It was entirely fitting that the award went to an actor and Eamon would have been delighted to see the arts supported in his name.”
The cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Councillor Brendan Cronin, presented the award. Councillor Michael Gleeson and the Killarney Arts Working Group members Aidan Reidy, Val Moynihan and Mary Murphy were also present. Chairman of the Killarney Arts Working Group Cllr John Joe Culloty said: “We will continue to ensure the Eamon Kelly Bursary remains part of the core arts support with Kerry County Council.”
Margaret O’Sullivan, Rathmore, receiving the Eamon Kelly Bursary from the Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District Councillor Brendan Cronin and sister of the late Eamon Kelly Bríd Sugrue, Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, Kerry County Council. Also pictured, back, Sharon O’Keeffe, Arts Office, Kerry County Council, Cllr.Michael Gleeson, Mary Murphy, Aidan Reidy, Val Moynihan and Cllr John Joe Culloty. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN
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Camera Club exhibition opens at Killarney House
Killarney Camera Club’s 25th anniversary exhibition is open to the public at Killarney House until Sunday, October 4.
Mayor of Killarney Councillor John O’Donoghue officially opened the event, which features a wide range of work from local photographers capturing landscapes, people, and moments from home and abroad.
Speaking at the opening, Mayor O’Donoghue highlighted the rich natural surroundings available to local photographers. “We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world, with dramatic mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and a vibrant town centre, as well as beaches and open sea just a short distance away,” he said.
In a lighthearted admission, the Mayor admitted to storing hundreds of photos on his phone, adding that seeing the standard of work on display inspired him “to finally print some of my own photographs for posterity.”
The club was founded in 2001 as the Photographic Society of Killarney at the Park Place Hotel before adopting its current name in 2006. Founding member Seamus Long recalled starting with just eight members, contrasting it with today’s membership of over 30 photographers who meet at the ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre.
“There is nothing better than seeing your images in print, mounted and framed and hanging on a wall,” Mr Long said, referencing the club’s shift from traditional darkrooms to modern digital photography.
To mark the anniversary, the club has published a commemorative booklet featuring 25 select images from members past and present. The limited-edition booklet is available at Eason’s and directly from the club.
The exhibition runs daily at Killarney House until October 4. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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