Finuge Fáilte for our First Citizen

There was a heartfelt 'Céad Míle Fáilte' at Sheahan's Thatched House in Finuge on Saturday last for Úachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly.

The President made an impromptu stop at the centuries-old landmark on the second day of her inaugural visit to Kerry since taking office.

Young and old stood in awe as the presidential car pulled up at the crossroads and our first citizen alighted to visit the house which has been lovingly cared for and restored by the Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend Committee.

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Big Maggie bound for Glórach stage

Abbeyfeale Drama Group are gearing up for their upcoming run of John B. Keane's iconic play ‘Big Maggie’ at the Glórach.

Elanor O'Mahony, director, said the group have been busy rehearsing two nights a week since last October and everyone is now looking forward to the eight-night run, which starts on February 10th.

“We did Big Maggie 20 years ago, and one of our senior members, 92-year-old Dick Woulfe, was looking to do it again,” she explained.

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