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Woolly Celebration Day at Kate Kearney’s Cottage

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A special Woolly Celebration Day will take place at Kate Kearney’s Cottage on Saturday, November 8, from 11am to 5pm.

The event is hosted by The Wise Wool Project in partnership with Curraghmore Farm and The Nature Hub.

The day will explore one of Ireland’s most valuable yet often overlooked natural resources , wool.

Visitors can follow the story of wool from fleece to fabric and take part in a range of hands-on activities, including wet felting, needle felting, spinning and tablet weaving.

There will also be a panel discussion with local farmers, artists and educators on the importance of wool in Ireland’s heritage and its potential role in a more sustainable future.

Wool was once central to rural life, but today it is often treated as waste, costing farmers more to shear than it is worth.

The Wise Wool Project aims to draw attention to this issue and encourage creative, community-led solutions.

The Woolly Celebration Day is funded by Kerry Arts Council and Creative Communities and is open to anyone interested in crafts, nature or sustainable living.

Admission is free, but booking is required for workshops. To reserve a place, visit curraghmorefarm.ie/wisewoolcelebration2025.

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The return of Couch to 5K Programme

Killarney Valley AC has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K initiative for January 2026. The eight-week programme is designed as a safe and progressive way for participants […]

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Killarney Valley AC has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K initiative for January 2026.

The eight-week programme is designed as a safe and progressive way for participants to move from walking to jogging. The club’s qualified coaching team is inviting people to sign up for the initiative.
Training sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the brightly lit Killarney Valley AC Arena. The club emphasises a great atmosphere, with motivation, encouragement, and teamwork being key to participant success on the dark evenings.
Over a thousand people have completed the course since the track opened seven years ago. This year’s programme will culminate with a 5K Park Run at Killarney House on March 5.
Proceeds from the initiative will be used by the volunteer-run club for track repairs, with a full refurbishment planned for the summer of 2026.
Killarney Valley AC currently has 500 members of all ages and capabilities. The club recently installed new pole vault equipment and now has 23 vaulters. A recent quiz held at The Laurels helped raise funds to purchase extra poles for the vaulting team.
Registration for the Couch to 5K programme is available online, and early registration is advised as places are limited.
https://killarneyvalleyac.ie/events/couch-to-5k-2026/

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PHOTO DUMP: The final Christmas Magic parade of 2025

The final Christmas Magic parade brought Killarney town to a standstill as Santa Claus made his last festive appearance before heading back to the North Pole. Thousands lined the streets […]

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The final Christmas Magic parade brought Killarney town to a standstill as Santa Claus made his last festive appearance before heading back to the North Pole.

Thousands lined the streets to enjoy colourful floats, festive characters, elves, unicorns and Santa with his reindeer, rounding off a month of family friendly parades in the town.
Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan

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