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Unforgettable night of music with The Celtic Tenors

Join the renowned The Celtic Tenors for a unforgettable night of music and fine dining at the five-star Sheen Falls Lodge.
On November 19, those in attendance will enjoy a sensational performance by the trio whilst enjoying a five-course set dinner menu with complimenting wine pairing in the 2AA Rosette restaurant The Falls Restaurant.
After dinner, guests are invited to attend another intimate performance with The Celtic Tenors in the Sheen Lounge. This unmissable weekend will celebrate the return to live performance and provides guests with the unique experience to enjoy a musical evening in a beautiful and intimate setting. Located in the heart of the Kerry countryside overlooking the Sheen Waterfalls and Kenmare Bay, the award-winning Sheen Falls Lodge promises a stay like no other.
The Celtic Tenors members, Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson, who have a worldwide audience, perform a range of musical styles from classic to pop to Irish folk songs. The group bring their audience on a musical voyage with their beautiful voices and artistry. The trio have performed globally in cathedrals and major concert halls in cities such as Sydney, New York and Shanghai. Passionate about music and performing, their audiences are mesmerised by enchanting renditions from a broad repertoire of genres, from Celtic Songs such as Isle of Innisfree to unique versions of Bob Dylan and Opera Classics.
As part of this delightful weekend, guests will enjoy;
1 or 2-nights’ accommodation in a spacious room overlooking the breath-taking Sheen Falls or Kenmare Bay, a welcome reception on the Saturday night, five-course set dinner menu with wine in The Falls Restaurant, an exceptional performance following dinner by The Celtic Tenors
Two-night Stay: Friday November 18 and Saturday 19, from €740 – based on two people sharing in a Classic Room.
One-night Stay: Saturday November 19, from €550 – based on two people sharing in a Classic Room.
To book your visit to Sheen Falls Lodge, visit www.sheenfallslodge.ie or phone a member of the team on 064 6641600.
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Ireland’s oldest citizen has Killarney connections
Ireland’s oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week. Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections. The previous record […]

Ireland’s oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week.
Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections.
The previous record was held by 107-year-old Nancy Stewart who died on September 10 2021.
Although born in Belfast, Máirín went to school in the Mercy Convent. Her father was a customs and excise officer and the family moved around a lot eventually coming to Killarney after spells in County Down and Dublin.
Her mother came from the Rathmore area and her father was from Newmarket in County Cork.
She attended the Mercy Convent and has, in previous interviews, recalled growing up on the shores of Lough Lein.
“Neighbours who had three children were given the job of taking me to school,” she said. “They were annoyed because the children were going to school for two or three years but I was put in to the same class as them – my mother had taught me.”
In 2021 she featured in the book ‘Independence Memories: A People’s Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation’, sharing stories of being kept in school in Killarney during an attack on the RIC barracks down the road.
In 1924 she started a degree in science and a diploma in education at University College Cork, before working in the pathology lab in University College Cork’s Department of Medicine for 16 years.
last year she recalled her story on the podcast: ‘Living History – Irish Life and Lore’.
During the broadcast she talked about her parents’ membership of the Gaelic League in 1910; the Spanish Flu in Ireland in 1918; The Black and Tans in Killarney in 1921; the early days of the new Free State; Eucharistic Congress in Dublin in 1932, visiting the Basket Islands in 1929; and working in the UCC medical laboratory from 1932 until 1948.
This week President Michael D. Higgins hosted an afternoon tea event to celebrate the important role that a variety of people have and can play in different communities and Máirín was among the guests of honour.
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Philip is running over 100kms for Cancer charity
Local runner and charity fundraiser Philip Kissane is set for the biggest challenge of his career as he lines up for the Cork City Marathon on Sunday. Phillip has already […]

Local runner and charity fundraiser Philip Kissane is set for the biggest challenge of his career as he lines up for the Cork City Marathon on Sunday.
Phillip has already completed four half marathons at various locations around Killarney – all in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group – or the Cancer Bus as it popularly called.
This is the second time that Phillip has run four half marathon and an official race for the charity.
Back in 2021 he finished with 5km Run Killarney event but his finishing race this time around is over eight times the distance at 42kms.
“We are delighted with Philip’s continued fundraising support but also with his awareness raising for the charity,” Breda Dyland, Service Manager Kerry Cancer Support Trust.
“We are getting busier all the time and still get no statutory funding so are dependent on fundraisers like Philip’s to keep us on the road. We have just put our new wheelchair accessible bus on the Cork route so Philip’s funding will be going towards the operation of this vehicle.”