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Killarney Credit Union, last week announced the release of its second annual Social Impact Report, showcasing the organisation's ongoing dedication to enhancing the financial health and well-being of its members and the broader communities of South and East Kerry. Social Impact in Credit Unions refers to the positive effects and contributions that Credit Unions make

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Credit Union launches Financial well-being report ↗

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The Fossa Climate Action Group has received funding from the government's Climate Actions Work Engagement fund, allowing them to expand their activities in 2025. The group, established in 2023, received €2,500 to host workshops on renewable energy, composting, water quality, and biodiversity. Diarmaid Griffin, PRO of the group, said the funding will enable them to

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Fossa Climate Group gets funding for 2025 events ↗

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Féidhlim Harty, a water management expert, will lead a free workshop on water quality. The event, organised by the Kerry Biosphere, will take place at the Anam Cultural and Arts Centre on April 7, from 10am to 1pm. Harty, director of FH Wetlands Systems, will discuss "nature-based solutions" for water quality. These are methods that

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Water quality workshop at the Anam Centre ↗

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Killarney National Park Education Centre is hosting a ‘Step into Spring’ weekend from April 11to 13, celebrating the park's springtime renewal. The event features talks and activities focused on the park's wildlife and natural beauty.Siobhan McAllister and Tara Buckley from the Education Centre explained the diverse programme, including a talk on otters by Dr Ferdia

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Spring into nature at Killarney National Park event ↗

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As part of the upcoming Wander Wild Festival, singer Moncrieff will be performing a special concert at St Mary's Church of the Sloes on Saturday, April 5. This event, organised by Pig's Lane, promises an intimate and powerful show in one of Killarney's most beautiful settings.Moncrieff, whose real name is Chris Breheny, is a rising star

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Moncrieff to perform at special church concert ↗

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Five Killarney-based businesses have been recognised for their excellence at the Munster Regional Irish Restaurant Awards 2025. The awards, which celebrate the best of the region's food and hospitality industry, were announced at a ceremony in Cork on Tuesday.The Irish Restaurant Awards, now in its 16th year, received an impressive 165,000 public nominations, highlighting the

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Local winners Munster Restaurant Awards ↗

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The Killarney Town Twinning Association (KTTA) and their partners in Pleinfeld, Bavaria, have achieved a long-term goal of setting up a student exchange between local schools. With the help of St Brendan's College principal Sean Coffey and German teacher Angela Daly, the exchange program began this year.Before Christmas, students from St Brendan's College and St

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Killarney and German Schools connect in student exchange ↗

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Family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan, addressed the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk at the Plaza Hotel recently. The event, organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council ,offered practical advice and insights on managing screen time, promoting healthy digital habits, and fostering strong communication with tech-savvy children.The talk was open to

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Large crowd attends digital age challenges talk ↗

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