Killarney

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Killarney Co. Kerry, Ireland. Killarney is simply beautiful.

By Michelle Crean
<h3>It was their very first school musical and students in Rathmore brought the magic to the stage last week.</h3>
The students from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra presented &lsquo;Thank You for the Music&rsquo; which was directed by the school&rsquo;s music teacher, Rebecca Stryker.
 The entire production team, students and staff worked extremely hard to ensure that audiences were highly entertained, and they did not disappoint.
 The show contained a captivating storyline, lighthearted comedy and of course timeless music. What more could one ask for!
 &#8220;Preparations began last September when auditions took place,&#8221; Rebecca said.
 &#8220;The lead cast and chorus members have been busy rehearsing ever since to ensure their first show was one to remember. This was a whole school event with cast and chorus members ranging from First to Sixth Year groups. Students involved have described the event as the highlight of their school year, an amazing experience and overall just great fun! We cannot wait to see what they have in store for next year&rsquo;s event.&#8221;

Audience says ‘Thank You for the Music’

<h3>Inspirational Killarney man Ian O&rsquo;Connell has unveiled the new Open for Business Wall in the Departures Hall at Kerry Airport.
Also, on behalf of the many sponsors involved in the project, he presented a cheque for &euro;10,000 to the Kerry Branch of Pieta.</h3>
Every one of the local companies who have added their logos to the wall are encouraging people to choose Kerry as their work base for a lower cost of living, a better quality of life and ease of access to international markets.
Kerry Airport CEO John Mulhern, Fred McDonogh, Managing Director of Red Chair Recruitment, Killarney and Chris Fitzgerald, Proprietor of Sl&oacute;gadh Signs, Killorglin have driven the campaign since 2021 to raise awareness of the many job opportunities that exist in Kerry.
&#8220;We&rsquo;ve been reminded over the past three years that resilience and a sense of community are essential for our mental well-being,&#8221; CEO of Kerry Airport Ireland, John Mulhern, said.
&#8220;The Open for Business Wall in the Departures Hall at Kerry Airport began with 26 local companies making donations to Pieta. They each shared concerns for the increasing marginalisation of rural Ireland and the isolation many feel as population centres and opportunities for social interaction shift relentlessly into urban centres. We are proud to unveil the updated wall with 20 additional companies who also support Pieta and are proud to promote Kerry as a wonderful place in which to work and live.&rdquo;
He added that it&rsquo;s been a privilege to have Ian O&rsquo;Connell as their special guest.
&#8220;Ian&rsquo;s love of life, and never-give-up attitude is an inspiration to us all. He was once told that he would be on a ventilator for the rest of his life. We&rsquo;re proud to have Ian as an ambassador to invite more people to this county to share the fresh Kerry air that he is so happy to breathe every day.&rdquo;
Pieta&rsquo;s Regional Community Funding and Advocacy Team Lead, John Dempsey, thanked the businesses for their support.
The new Kerry-based companies who have&nbsp;added their names to the Open for Business Wall in support of Pieta are: TLI, Maguire &amp; Liston, Killarney Brewery, Kerry GAA Store, Skinlab, Southern Scientific, Munster Technological University, Athena Analytics, MC Group, Kerry District League, John Lane &amp; Sons, University Hospital Kerry, Enercon, Orbitus (formerly CDS Tax &amp; Law), HR Buddy, Corcoran&rsquo;s Furniture, Corcorans Food Equipment, Skellig Six18, RDI Hub, Avalanche Designs, Egg Design and Glencar Construction.
They have joined the 26 companies who set the ball rolling on the project in 2021: Adams of Tralee, A Fit Body, Aherns Castleisland, Astellas, Bathrooms4U, Boyles Killorglin, CSG (formerly Casey Stephenson) Accountants, Cremur Heating, FEXCO, Gallarus Industry Solutions, Gary Corcoran Car Services, Greenway Health &amp; Hygiene, Irish Drain Services, JRI America, Keane&#8217;s SuperValu Killorglin, Kerry Group, L&aacute;mha Therapies, Liebherr, Matthew Murphy Photography, Retrofit, O&#8217;Sullivan&#8217;s Bakery, Portwest, and Vertex Inc (formerly Taxamo).
The wall will be renewed in January 2024 and anyone interested in promoting their business to a local, national, and global market, while supporting Pieta, is invited to contact Fred McDonogh at Red Chair Recruitment at Fred.McDonogh@redchairrecruitment.ie.

45 companies donate €10k to Pieta

<h3>To kick off the Wander Wild weekend in Killarney, Caf&eacute; du Parc was delighted to welcome rugby stars Keith Earls and Damien Varley.</h3>
It was part of the launch of Caf&eacute; du Parc&rsquo;s new collaboration with Keith Earls Coffee brand Eleven14 Coffee.
Named after the two positions that Keith Earls has played in throughout his rugby career, Eleven14 strives to not only produce great quality coffee but also to build relationships with their employees, suppliers, investors and customers.
The launch was one of many exciting events for the O&rsquo;Donoghue Ring Collection during the Wander Wild Festival. The Tan Yard restaurant and Killarney Urban Farm were featured in the festival&#8217;s food tour, while O&rsquo;Donoghue Public House was proud to present Mundy, Meadhbh Walsh and Keith Farrell at St Mary&rsquo;s Church of Ireland for an intimate and unforgettable concert.
Guests and customers can now explore the unique flavours of Eleven14 Coffee, all in the comfort of Caf&eacute; du Parc.

Café du Parc announce new collaboration with rugby star

<h3>Olympic walker David Kenny will receive financial support from the Olympic Federation of Ireland to help qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris next year.</h3>
Kenny exceeded all expectations in the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021 by finishing 29th overall.
 The Farranfore Maine Valley man&#8217;s preparations for Paris are going very well and only last month he set a new Irish record (18 minutes 42 seconds) for the 5km race walk.
 The Olympic Federation of Ireland has selected 33 athletes from 16 different sports who will benefit from funding announced this week.
 The fund will support athletes in training camps and with specialist coaching for both Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026.
 &ldquo;I know first-hand the huge personal commitment it takes from an athlete to succeed, both emotionally and financially. The strength and depth of applications that were received demonstrated how supporting tangible projects can make a huge difference in the athletes&rsquo; lives, and ultimately their performance,&rdquo; Team Ireland Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 and 2012 Olympian, Gavin Noble, said.
 &ldquo;We are very happy to support a range of initiatives, from additional specialist coaching to supporting an individual coach&rsquo;s travel to events or to fund the addition of a training partner to add depth to a training environment.&#8221;

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