THE intriguing prospect of an X-Factor style competition for buskers on the streets of Killarney, with Cllr Niall O’Callaghan in the role of Simon Cowell and Cllr Niall Kelleher filling the shoes of Louis Walsh, has been considered by councillors. That unlikely scenario raised its head at a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council where… Continue Reading
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Women of Kerry take a dip in the nip
THE women of Kerry have taken a dip in the nip for a great cause, braving the autumnal elements to make a splash for charity. They hit the water at Derrymore Beach in Camp yesterday to support Recovery Haven with a very novel event for ladies only. A total of 170 women, of all ages,… Continue Reading
Stars in their eyes: Skills4Life students hit the red carpet
SIX star students from the Skills4Life programme at the Munster Technological University in Tralee demonstrated their brilliant performance skills for the shooting of a music video, titled Wah-Na-Be, as part of the Culture Night project. The all-singing, all-dancing video was launched at a red carpet event held at the Kerry County Museum. The hunger for… Continue Reading
Happy birthday to a Killarney legend
ONE of Killarney’s best known and best loved characters is today celebrating a landmark birthday. Seamus Courtney – known affectionately as Sham – is raising a glass to toast his 75th birthday which he is enjoying in the company of good friends. He popped into his favourite local, Jack C O’Shea’s on High Street, for… Continue Reading
One act will carry Kerry hopes in national final
THE search is on to find a performer to represent Kerry in the national final of a competition to promote Irish music. Radio Kerry and other independent radio stations will link up with Hot Press for Irish Music Month this October with one act performer given the chance to win €5,000 to support their career.… Continue Reading
