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The world of books opens up to local children
Children will now be able to immerse themselves deeper into the world of imagination thanks to funding which will see them receive book bundles.
Killarney children who attend Kerry Intervention & Disabilities Services (KIDS) will be inspired to turn the pages on a colourful world of wonder after a presentation was made by Kerry Library from the Dormant Accounts funding which was matched with a contribution from Kerry County Council.
As well as the South Kerry Children’s Disability Network based at Countess Grove, Killarney, children from Tralee and Listowel who attend the West Kerry Children’s Disability Network at Oakview Village, Tralee and North Kerry Children’s Disability Network based at Upper Church Street, Listowel, are also set to benefit from the fund which will also include literacy supports.
The funding, totalling €3,000, was provided as part of a Government of Ireland initiative to provide Library Supports for Marginalised, Socially Excluded and Disadvantaged Communities and is in line with the national strategy ‘Our Public Libraries 2022 – Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities’ and the Kerry Library Literacy Support Programme.
Each centre will receive over one hundred books, suitable for children that attend the centres, and they will be available for parents and children to read while either attending the centres or to take away and read as part of an effort to foster evening story-time in the home.
Titles include popular children’s picture books as well as books that deal with various social issues.
Included with the book sets is information on the various other literacy supports that Kerry Library is providing, including on current library services and the free online resources available at www.kerrylibrary.ie.
Get Involved in Culture Night 2026
The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, is encouraging people across the town to get out, get involved and experience Culture Night 2026 on Friday, September 18.
The local programme includes exhibitions, workshops, theatre, concerts, film, dance, and street spectacle across Killarney, running from afternoon into late evening.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, in partnership with local authorities and cultural organisations across Ireland. In Kerry, the Arts Office of Kerry County Council coordinates the programme and provides funding towards participating events.
Cllr Sheehy said: “Culture Night is a great night for the Kingdom because it shows just how much creativity we have in every corner of Kerry. Our artists, musicians, performers, makers and communities bring it to life, and for one evening we get a chance to celebrate all of that together.”
Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer with Kerry County Council, said: “Culture Night is one of those evenings when Kerry feels full of possibility. What gives the Kerry programme its energy is that it comes from the ground up. Local people have the ideas and make the events happen in their own communities. The Arts Office is delighted to support that work through funding, coordination and promotion, and to help bring all of that activity together for one night across the county.”
All events are free, though some require advance booking.
Culture Night 2026: Killarney Event Highlights
Clay Culture Tiles with Me and The Moon
Venue: Muckross Garden Restaurant, Muckross Traditional Farms
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Details: Kids create their own tile for the ‘Culture Wall’ celebrating diverse identities.
Dancemania with Katrina Galvin
Venue: Killarney Heights Hotel
Time: 16:30 – 20:00
Details: A fun general dance class for children, followed by a student performance showcase.
30 Years of Kerry Travellers Health & Community Development Project
Venue: Anam Arts and Cultural Centre
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Details: A special celebratory exhibition marking 30 years of community development and health initiatives.
Betty Rohan Art Exhibition
Venue: Dromhall Hotel
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Details: A showcase dedicated to breathtaking landscapes by Kerry-born artist Betty Rohan. Accessible and neurodivergent/ASD friendly.
Film Screening – TRAD (Kerry International Film Festival)
Venue: Cinema Killarney
Time: 20:00 – 22:00
Details: A free KIFF Film Club presentation celebrating traditional culture on screen
Funding sought for Bohereen na Goun link road
The compulsory land acquisition process for the proposed Bohereen na Goun link road has advanced, but construction remains dependent on securing capital funding.
At Wednesday’s meeting of the Killarney Municipal District, Councillor Niall Kelleher raised the timeframe for the project, asking: “What is the update on Bohereen na Goun? When will this link road be open?”
In a formal response, Kerry County Council confirmed that statutory land acquisition procedures are moving forward alongside initial site preparation.
Local authority officials stated: “The compulsory acquisition/land-access process has formally progressed via Notice to Treat, and Kerry County Council is now co-ordinating with affected property owners while preparing the initial works. Progression to the construction phase of the project is subject to securing an appropriate funding stream. Kerry County Council is actively pursuing all available funding opportunities to enable the project to proceed.”
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