News
Virtual plan for this weekend’s Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí
MAKING MUSIC: Sisters Grace (left) and Colleen Angland (right) from Glenflesk and Michael Healy from Kilcummin are looking forward to taking part in a virtual Fleadh this weekend. Photo: Michelle Crean
By Michelle Crean
Organisers of this year's Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí have had to come up with an alternative way to celebrate music, song and dance - by instead bringing it to life online.
Normally it's the biggest weekend for Kerry CCÉ, which was due to be held this year in Milltown - however, it's now going to be just as great this weekend - with a virtual Fleadh via Facebook and YouTube.
"Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 outbreak it was one of the major festivals in Kerry to be cancelled," John Stack told the Killarney Advertiser.
"Not to be defeated Kerry CCÉ has decided to host their own Kerry CCÉ Virtual Kerry Fleadh. It has been a lot of work putting our programme together because of the restrictions, but with some proper planning we have put together a comprehensive programme for the weekend."
In total they will be posting over 90 videos from last year's winners from County, Munster and National level as well as special guests.
"These videos will be uploaded during Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday evening we will also have an online family quiz with prizes for the winners. On Saturday we start uploading from 11am to 5pm and after a little sos our special guests slot will kick off at 7pm."
Included will be Mike Jack Cronin, Fossa CCÉ, Realtaí naTodhchaí a group of young musicians from the following branches Grace Heffernan and Daibhín Laide Ballydonoghue/Lisselton, Colleen Angland Glenflesk, Conor Brennan and Sarah Murphy Lixnaw and Michael Healy Kilcummin comes together online to be part of this fantastic occasion.
"We finish off Saturday night with a special piece from Sharon Shannon for the weekend as she was the headline act for this year's Fleadh Cheoil."
Proceedings will kick off on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
"We hope you can join us on Facebook" fleadhcheoil.chiarrai and on YouTube: Kerry CCÉ.
Gneeveguilla apprentice wins national stonemasonry title
Darragh O’Sullivan from Gneeveguilla won the overall prize in the Architectural Stonemasonry category at the WorldSkills Ireland competition held recently at the RDS in Dublin.
An apprentice stonecutter and stonemason with the Office of Public Works (OPW) based in Mallow, O’Sullivan secured gold for his technical accuracy and craftsmanship during the three-day event.
The state agency relies on traditional trade skills to manage, conserve, and restore national monuments, public buildings, and heritage sites across the country.
O’Sullivan’s success reflects the training provided by his OPW mentors and team, highlighting the importance of apprentice development in preserving traditional heritage crafts for future generations.
Picture Caption: CRAFT CHAMPION: Tom Little (Kerry ETB), Terri Sweeney Meade (OPW), category winner Darragh O’Sullivan (OPW), and Donal Keys (WorldSkills Ireland) at the RDS in Dublin.
Jessica Cronin donates hair for children’s charity
Ten-year-old Killarney resident Jessica Cronin is set to cut and donate 12 inches of her hair to support young cancer patients, alongside a fundraising campaign for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.
The hair donation will go directly to the Little Princess Trust, a charity providing real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who have lost their own hair through medical treatment.
Alongside her hair donation, Jessica is collecting financial contributions for LauraLynn through the Locks of Love campaign.
“I want to help somebody that doesn’t have something that I have, hair,” Jessica said.
Her family expressed their pride in her decision to support both organisations.
“We are all so proud of her,” her mother, Grace O’Shea-Cronin, said. “Any donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.”
Donations to support Jessica’s fundraiser can be made online at
Gneeveguilla apprentice wins national stonemasonry title
Gneeveguilla apprentice wins national stonemasonry title Darragh O’Sullivan from Gneeveguilla won the overall prize in the Architectural Stonemasonry category at...
Jessica Cronin donates hair for children’s charity
Jessica Cronin donates hair for children’s charity Ten-year-old Killarney resident Jessica Cronin is set to cut and donate 12 inches...
Liebherr apprentice reaches WorldSkills welding final
Killarney apprentice John Stack has reached the final six in the national welding competition at WorldSkills Ireland 2026. A fourth-year...
Kayne’s Bar & Brasserie launches autumn supper menu
Kayne’s Bar & Brasserie launches autumn supper menu Kayne’s Bar & Brasserie at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road has...
Killarney Racecourse named new Team Hope checking centre
Killarney Racecourse named new Team Hope checking centre Killarney Racecourse will serve as the new local checking centre for the...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
