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It’s whip crack away as Calamity Jane delights Killarney

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Killarney Musical Society cast members of Calamity Jane at the INEC Killarney on Wednesday night, front, Michelle O'Callaghan and Derek O'Leary; back, Siobháin Bustin, Clionadh Ni Dheargain, Fergal Cleary, Lily MacMonagle, Padraig Creedon and Jack Healy. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
Killarney Musical Society cast members of Calamity Jane at the INEC Killarney on Wednesday night, front, Michelle O'Callaghan and Derek O'Leary; back, Siobháin Bustin, Clionadh Ni Dheargain, Fergal Cleary, Lily MacMonagle, Padraig Creedon and Jack Healy. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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THE wagon trail led out the Muckross Road transporting theatregoers from Killarney into America’s Wild West last night as the curtain rose on Calamity Jane at the INEC.
The opening night of the three-night run delighted the audience from start to finish and is a credit to cast and crew.
Super-talented Michelle O’Callaghan brings colourful Calamity to life in all her loveable glory, striding about the stage with gusto and holding her listeners spellbound with her superb vocals.
Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood and Michelle’s comic turn as she portrays the character’s loveably boastful side is hilarious and touching.
Killarney Musical Society’s 31st production had the audience clapping along from the start and of course brought everyone to their feet in a well-deserved standing ovation as the curtain descended.
Derek O’Leary dazzles in as Wild Bill Hickok in what is Derek’s 25th consecutive show with Killarney Musical Society.
Star turns are also given by Lily MacMonagle as Susan, Fergal Cleary as Henry Miller, Padraig Creedon as Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin, Siobháin Bustin as Katie Brown, and Jack Patrick Healy as Francis Fryer.
Clionadh Ni Dheargain takes on the role of Adelaide Adams with aplomb while also enjoying the limelight are Paul O’Sullivan as Doc Pierce and Aidan Kiely as Rattlesnake The leads are wonderfully supported by the entire cast and crew.
This year’s musical, which has Independent Irish Health Food Ltd as its main sponsor, is led by director Killian Collins, musical director John O’Brien and choreographer Sarah Griffin.
A real must-see, the whip-crack-away production continues this evening, Thursday, March 10, and tomorrow, Friday, March 11. Tickets are available on the INEC website, box office and on Ticketmaster.
 

 
Killarney Musical Society cast members of Calamity Jane at the INEC Killarney on Wednesday night, front, Michelle O'Callaghan and Derek O'Leary; back, Siobháin Bustin, Clionadh Ni Dheargain, Fergal Cleary, Lily MacMonagle, Padraig Creedon and Jack Healy.
PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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“Everybody is aware that the Red and Sika deer have moved far beyond the confines of Killarney National Park, roaming freely through Kerry, damaging crops and gardens and are a real threat to life and limb on our roads,” he said.
He added that previous efforts to cull herds have been unsuccessful. “Our farming body representatives are among the stakeholders who should be consulted and all possible solutions considered to improve the situation,” Deputy Cahill said.
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