Killarney photographer and videographer Valerie O’Sullivan retraced the footsteps of St Brigid to create a remarkable video and photographic tribute to Ireland’s great saint to mark her feast day. Commissioned by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Valerie recruited Breda O’Farrell from Killarney to portray the role of Brigid of Ireland to celebrating… Continue Reading
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Marie snaps up the chance to support a good cause
For the past seven years, Killarney photographer Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan has chosen the Jack & Jill foundation as the recipient of her annual photo-shoot fundraiser but this year she decided to make a change and keep the funding more local. With the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team currently expanding its base camp at Killarney Garda Station, and… Continue Reading
Sam’s the man for the birds
Killarney National Parks and Wildlife Service conservation ranger Sam Bayley will be providing information and regular video features on his work in the coming weeks. One of the main role of the ranger is to monitor the wildlife within the park and Sam’s particular focus is birds. Some of his work is through observation and… Continue Reading
From little acorns mighty oaks grow
Over 30,000 acorns have been gathered by National Parks and Wildlife Service outdoor staff from the ancient Derrycunnihy native oak woodlands and Muckross Gardens. The woodlands form the most extensive and oldest areas of native woodlands in Ireland and Northern Europe with the largest yew woodland, which occurs along the Muckross Peninsula. The extensive work… Continue Reading
Sports and novelties at family fun day
Sam Maguire was the star attraction at a fabulous, action-packed, family fun day hosted by Spa GAA Club at the weekend. Club stars Dara Moynihan and Dan O’Donoghue are both integral players in the Kerry senior squad and although both were hampered by injuries this season, they still got to enjoy the magic of Kerry’s… Continue Reading
