What happened in Kerry this week
Communities around Kerry are preparing to clean up their act as the date for the 2026 County Clean-Up approaches this Saturday.
A new musical drama by renowned performer Mick Flannery will arrive in Ballybunion this weekend with a star-studded cast including comedian and TV presenter Tommy Tiernan.
Ashe Spillane does not know where she would be today if it wasn’t for the help she received from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland — and to say thank you, the Tonevane woman is getting behind 65 Roses Day on April 10 to support people who are living with cystic fibrosis.
The fine China is ready and everyone will be dressed in their best at this year’s Ardfert Vintage Afternoon Tea - a colourful event that’s full of heart and very special to organiser Josephine O’Riordan.
As PRO for the Kerry Hospice, Andrea O’Donoghue already plays a key role behind the scenes, helping to keep the organisation in the public eye - but this summer she will be taking on another challenge when she tackles the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
There was a real sense of excitement in South Kerry over the Easter bank holiday weekend as walkers and cyclists got their first taste of the second section of the much-anticipated South Kerry Greenway to open - 135 years since work first began on the original railway line.
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Star-studded line-up for Tinteán premiere
A new musical drama by renowned performer Mick Flannery will arrive in Ballybunion this weekend with a star-studded cast including comedian and TV presenter Tommy Tiernan.
Mick Flannery’s first venture into the world of drama is the result of 20 years of work. His new show, ‘The House Must Win’ will have a special preview at the Tinteán Theatre this Saturday, April 11, ahead of a world premiere at the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire before transferring to The Everyman, Cork.
While Mick himself does not appear on stage in the show, the production is built entirely around his writing, combining his script with new songs and songs drawn from across his career.
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Life blooms again for Ashe
Ashe Spillane does not know where she would be today if it wasn’t for the help she received from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland — and to say thank you, the Tonevane woman is getting behind 65 Roses Day on April 10 to support people who are living with cystic fibrosis.
Diagnosed as a baby, Ashe has lived her whole life with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition that affects the lungs, digestion and other body systems. Ireland has the highest rate of CF per capita in the world, with more than 1,400 people now living with the condition and dozens of new cases diagnosed each year.
However, the introduction of the breakthrough drug Kaftrio in October 2021 brought changes to life that Ashe had never experienced before.
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A tea-rrific afternoon in Ardfert!
The fine China is ready and everyone will be dressed in their best at this year’s Ardfert Vintage Afternoon Tea - a colourful event that’s full of heart and very special to organiser Josephine O’Riordan.
This is the sixth year Josephine has held this unique event in the setting of the 200-year-old O’Riordan family cottage in Ardfert.
Sadly, these past two years have been tough for the O’Riordan family - Josephine lost her husband Patrick in 2024, and this huge blow was followed by the tragic loss of her daughter Siobhan just last year, at the young age of 37.
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Milestone moment for South Kerry Greenway
THERE was a real sense of excitement in South Kerry over the Easter bank holiday weekend as walkers and cyclists got their first taste of the second section of the much-anticipated South Kerry Greenway to open - 135 years since work first began on the original railway line.
Following on from the opening of the first section of the 27km greenway at Kells before Christmas, a further 4.2km section from Glenbeigh village to Mountain Stage opened last Thursday.
Walking the new route on Thursday was Glenbeigh man Chris Grayson who said the greenway is not only ‘great for the environment’ but a huge boost to local businesses and “will also encourage a lot more tourists to visit Glenbeigh.”
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Andrea’s ready to make a wheel difference
As PRO for the Kerry Hospice, Andrea O’Donoghue already plays a key role behind the scenes, helping to keep the organisation in the public eye - but this summer she will be taking on another challenge when she tackles the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
Andrea first got involved with the Kerry Hospice through a fundraiser she took over from her dad, Tony, following his death in 2014.
Two years later, she took on the role of PRO, working quietly in the background to generate awareness and support for the charity, which funds vital palliative care services in the county.
Last year, she joined a large group of colleagues from the Bon Secours Hospital to take part in the cycle in memory of a co-worker, Ardfert man Tony O’Halloran (RIP). It was a significant effort, both physically and emotionally, and one that left a lasting impression.
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Masterminds building towards dream LEGO trip
LEGO robotics champions Mounthawk Masterminds have built a reputation for greatness - and are hoping their local community’s support will help them reach the next level on the world stage at the FIRST LEGO International Championships in Greece.
The Tralee team from Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School are preparing to represent Ireland on the international stage in Greece - but they need the public’s help in getting there.
The talented group secured their place at a major global robotics competition with a win at the Qualcomm Cork First Lego League Unearthed tournament in University College Cork earlier this year.
The Mounthawk Masterminds team is made up of seven hard-working students ranging from First Year to Transition Year: Fran Hanafin, Culann Dowling, Conan Seino, Aaron McElligott, James Daly, Tom Kissane and Jack Lane, and are coached by teachers Sadhbh Brosnan, Will Nolan and Susan Brosnan.
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