TWO of the major social events of the year in Kerry have fallen victim to the Covid-19 crisis. The Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes in Killarney and Listowel Writers’ Week have both been postponed as a direct result of the pandemic. Motorsport Ireland has announced that all its events are suspended until June 1… Continue Reading
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All it took was a global pandemic to realise my childhood dream of going to a drive-in
With her young son for company, Gemma Kavanagh (pictured) stocked up with popcorn, treats, a pillow and blankets and parked up in Killarney to learn how to train a dragon THE weekend: two blissful days at the end of a busy week of work and school to fill with leisure and pleasure. A time for… Continue Reading
Drive-in option for the greatest shows
FOR those that needed an escape in Killarney over the course of the weekend, they had an opportunity to do so in the company of John Travolta, Olivia Newton John, Michael J Fox, Hugh Jackman and even Woody and Buzz as the Retro Drive-in Movie roadshow rolled into town. Hundreds of people got an opportunity… Continue Reading
It’s the O’Connor, Kennedy and Joe show
MANY live concerts might now be on hold due to the Covid-19 outbreak but the audiences at two outstanding performances by musical maestro Liam O’Connor and singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy certainly have pleasant memories to reflect on and sustain them this week. The first show was in the Church of the Assumption in Moyvane where Parish… Continue Reading
Mistaken caravan identity leads to chaos
IT’S almost time for a cry of ‘lights, curtains, action’ in Killorglin as the talented CYMS Players present their take on the hilarious comedy Widows’ Paradise which will feature an entirely local cast. Set in the 1960’s, the action takes place in a luxury caravan with five ladies embarking on a strictly women only holiday,… Continue Reading
