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Three Killarney hotels to close tomorrow (Tuesday)

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The Scally Family and all the team at Hayfield Family Collection have announced that the Killarney Royal, Great Southern Killarney and Hayfield Manor, are to close tomorrow (Tuesday).

They said the decision was not taken lightly and wanted to ensure the safety and well-being of their exceptional colleagues, guests and for the benefit of the community in general.

“We have taken the very difficult decision to close Killarney Royal along with Great Southern Killarney and Hayfield Manor from tomorrow March 17 until and including March 29. Our purpose in doing so is to do our part to fight the spread of COVID-19.”

Their reservations and events team have all been working from home and for the last number of days and it has been their priority to communicate with their imminently booked guests to ensure they are taken care of.

“From now on, we will continue to keep all our followers and friends up to date via our social media channels also and please feel free to contact our team via the normal communication channels should you have any questions, wish to move a pending reservation or just to keep in touch.

“We would like to publicly thank all our colleagues at Hayfield Family Collection for their extraordinary support at this troubling time. We look forward to and will be preparing for happier times when we are all back to our beloved business of hospitality again and welcoming back our loyal customers.

“Our appreciation and thoughts are with the heroes in our hospitals and on the front line fighting for all of our futures. Wishing you all good health now and always,”

the Scally Family and all the team at Hayfield Family Collection.

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Glenflesk Dancers secure East Kerry Scór na bPáistí title

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The Glenflesk figure dancing team of Clodagh McSwiney, Rebecca O’Donoghue, Rachel O’Donoghue, Emily McMahon, Seoidín Dunne, and Paddy MacGillicuddy, pictured following their victory in the East Kerry Final of Scór na bPáistí in Fossa. Mentored by Maria McMahon and Lisa Hegarty, the group will now represent the district in the county final in Ballybunion on March 22nd.

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A special musical celebration titled ‘St. Brigid and the Arrival of Spring’ took place recently in the great hall of Muckross House.

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Spring welcomed with trad music at Muckross House


A special musical celebration titled ‘St. Brigid and the Arrival of Spring’ took place recently in the great hall of Muckross House.


The event, presented by the Muckross House Research Library on behalf of the Trustees, featured performances by world-famous tin whistle player Mary Bergin, master harper Kathleen Loughnane, and fiddle and bouzouki player Mick Conneely.
The evening included a repertoire of jigs, reels, and slow airs. During the performance, Kathleen Loughnane shared historical insights into the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792, where Edward Bunting recorded ancient tunes to preserve them. She also highlighted the story of a North Kerry man named Lyons who served as the harper to Lord Antrim.
Former Mayor of Killarney, Michael Gleeson, was among the attendees and praised the event for its informative and enjoyable atmosphere. He noted that the music helped dispel the gloom of recent weather and extended his thanks to Patricia and the organizing team.
The performers brought distinguished backgrounds to the Killarney stage. Mary Bergin, originally from Dublin and now living in Connemara, received an Honorary Doctorate from UCD in 2022. Kathleen Loughnane, a native of

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