DESPITE the Covid-19 restrictions, all the fun of the fair might not be lost in Killarney for the summer of 2020. Bird’s Euroshow – part of the summertime landscape in the town since 1937 – will be up and running in the Fair Field car park as soon as the green light is received from… Continue Reading
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Normal People star enjoys a normal holiday in Kerry
THE most talked about actor in the country is currently having fun in Kerry. Normal People heart-throb Paul Mescal is enjoying a visit to the county after spending a number of days last week in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Staff and customers in The Bianconi Inn in Killorglin were gobsmacked when the 24-year-old actor walked in… Continue Reading
Writer-in-residence goes virtual
AFTER an unexpected break due to Covid-19 safety measures, Máire Holmes is recommencing her work as Kerry County Council’s writer-in-residence which is a position co-funded by the Arts Council and Creative Ireland. Her work will re-commence remotely with Máire working with writers through email and video link. “I am delighted to be returning via technology… Continue Reading
Killarney Pride to join week-long celebration
PRIDE Inside, the online LGBT festival organised by Kerry Pride, Killarney Pride and associated groups around the country, has announced line-up of online events that will be happening from July 11-19. Opening on Saturday, July 11 with Limerick Pride’s virtual parade and closing on Sunday, July 19 with a chat show hosted by the drag… Continue Reading
Scavenger hunt keeps kids busy away from classroom
INNOVATIVE teachers at a Killarney primary school devised a novel outdoor scavenger hunt for their pupils to compensate for the cancellation of their school tours during the Covid-19 lockdown. The energetic young students of Scoil Bhríde Loreto thoroughly enjoyed the challenge which they completed with their own families and in their own time during the… Continue Reading
