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TV judge looking forward to live Killarney dance off

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By Michelle Crean 

 

With the capacity of a 2,000 strong audience this November’s ‘Dancing with the Stars Live’ in the INEC promises to be livelier than the TV version!

This week, top TV dance judge, Brian Redmond, spoke exclusively to the Killarney Advertiser ahead of the three shows, which take place on Friday evening November 1, and Saturday, November 2,

Not only will he himself judge the shows, but also the very vivacious Julian Benson, and Lilia Kopylova, wife of Darren Bennett, who brought the Dancing with the Stars format to Ireland.

Five celebrities and pro-dancers from the past three series will take to the stage to ensure they get 10 points for their routines during the live tour.

Reigning champion Mairead Farrell and her pro-dance partner John Nolan, Johnny Ward and Emily Barker, Jake Carter and Karen Byrne, Cliona Hagan and Robert Rowinski, and Thalia Heffernan will partner with pro-dancer and her partner in real life Ryan McShane will compete in the local dance off.

Audiences at these live events will have the opportunity to vote for who they would like to see lift the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show, and experience all the glitz, glamour, music, dance, fun and entertainment, of one of Ireland’s most popular TV shows live and in person.

“It’ll look and feel like a live show,” Brian told the Killarney Advertiser.

“For us as judges there’ll be a great buzz with such a large audience as we’re used to 300 in the TV studio.”

He added that they’re currently busy with production rehearsals getting ready for the Kerry show.

“The format will be exactly the same as the live TV show,” he said.

And the INEC is having a Dancing with the Stars themed weekend as well and they’ll also a chance for everyone to meet the stars, he added.

“It’ll be brilliant, and a good experience for people to see it live, especially for kids as they’re such a big part of the show. Come along and enjoy the show!”

 

 

 

 

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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