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Irish Independent
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kerry festival featuring top musicians and cultural events promises to be ‘magical experience'
'Rewild' will be held in a beautiful forest at the old Gap of Dunloe Golf Course near Killarney on Saturday, July 12. Up to 900 revellers, foodies and culture enthusiasts from across the county and beyond are expected to go to the one-day event. Those who attend will be able to witness performances from talented local and international musicians, including folk band Jiggy, 90s dance and R&B collective The Circus Ponies and house and techno DJ Shiels. Talks on rewilding and the Irish language, a host of engaging art and markets offering a range of quality food will also be major features of the event. Organiser Kevin Leahy told The Kerryman the one-day festival will be a phenomenal day. 'There will be loads of art on display. It will be a magical experience,' Mr Leahy said. 'The location and setting are outstanding. It's a small festival that has developed authentically. It's eco-friendly and it has a very small carbon footprint.' 'Rewild' has grown from the 'Eats and Beats' festival which started out as a pop-up event at various Killarney venues in 2021. Mr Leahy said the festival was rebranded this year to reflect the importance of rewilding, a subject close to his heart, and its scenic venue at the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe. The aim of the festival is to bring people together and help them to connect with kindred spirits to 'ground and rewild' themselves in an era of disconnection. Mr Leahy has urged those interested in attending to get their tickets now while they are still available. Tickets for 'Rewild' can be purchased for €70 each at Festival-goers can also avail of free tent camping when purchasing their tickets for the event. More information on the festival is available at
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry EuroMillions speculation, could it be someone in the Kingdom?
Once it was officially announced by lottery headquarters on Wednesday that Munster was the location where the ticket was purchased, the rumour mill went into overdrive as shops in towns and villages across Kerry were mentioned. Suddenly, people took to day dreaming and holding conversations about what they would do if they won such a seismic prize. There was even gasps of regret by those who forgot to do the EuroMillions draw this week (this writer included!). One shop manager from the Tralee area was surprised to discover his premises was being mooted as the winning ticket supplier. 'I can tell you straight up that it's not me anyway,' he told The Kerryman. 'I was scrolling my phone when a friend text me to say my shop had sold the winning ticket. How they came up with that one is a surprise to me. I wish it was true. It's a colossal amount of money, to be fair. You'd have to wonder what you would do with it all. I'm sure people would have no problem having a go at spending it,' he added. The National Lottery said the winner has yet to come forward. It's expected the county where the ticket was sold, and the retail outlet, will be announced in the coming days.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Kerry boy finally receives life-changing spinal surgery
14-year-old Daniel Collins is recovering in Dublin's Crumlin Hospital after a successful 11-hour surgery to correct a severe spinal curve, following months of campaigning by his family. Kerryman 14-year-old Daniel Collins finally received the life-changing surgery he desperately required and is recovering in hospital in Dublin. The Tralee boy underwent an 11-hour surgical procedure last Friday at Crumlin Hospital and spent three nights in ICU. His family say the surgery was 'very successful' and that medical teams were able to get a good correction of his spine. Daniel was born with a number of disabilities including spina bifida, epilepsy and autism – all of which already require extensive 24/7 medical care. In 2023 he was diagnosed with scoliosis which was flagged an urgent case. His parents, David and Louise, and sister, Allanna, have been campaigning vigorously since then for Daniel to receive the surgery that will help improve his quality of life. 'We aren't sure of the exact [spinal] degree yet following surgery as we still have to wait for some X-rays to be done. But you can tell he is much straighter already,' Daniel's sister, Allanna, told The Kerryman. 'He is in quite an amount of pain, but the nurses and all the team in Crumlin have been brilliant at keeping him comfortable. The care he is receiving up there is just amazing. We would like to thank the people so much again for all of their support over the last number of months, we are so very grateful,' she added. It's been an exhausting time for Daniel who has suffered constant pain because of his condition. The Collins family have fought hard at every turn so that Daniel's surgery would not be overlooked. A petition of over 5,000 signatures was collected calling for Daniel's surgery, while the family also threatened at one point to bring their protest to the Dáil. They demanded confirmation of a surgery date for Daniel, and a healthcare system that delivers on its promises. A timeline of Daniel's scoliosis complications starts in July 2023 when a spinal X-ray revealed a 22 degree curve of the spine. This has continuously digressed to the point where an x-ray in August 2024 determined the curve had worsened to 78/80 degrees. At Crumlin Hospital in October 2024, Daniel underwent an examination that confirmed his spine is operable and that a potential 50 per cent correction was possible. But in March 2025, Daniel's spinal curve had progressed beyond 90 degrees.
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Paul Brennan: Can Kerry GAA afford not to sell naming rights for Fitzgerald Stadium and Austin Stack Park?
You'll have learned for The Kerryman a couple of weeks ago that Kerry GAA are currently looking to recruit a commercial director.
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Photos show Kerry kids enjoying Cruinniú na nÓg around the county
Kerry hosted a fantastic day of creative activity as part of festivities as close to 67 free activities for children and young people took place on the day. Highlights included events involving dance, magic, drumming, jewellery making, puppetry, comic books and much more besides. Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald remarked: "Kerry County Council is delighted to partner with Creative Ireland on Cruinniú na nÓg. This is a great day for children and young people, who have many opportunities to explore creativity and maybe find a new skill.' In Killorglin, Rochelle Lucey and Darragh Kinch hosted Screen-Printing Workshops and mural workshops, followed by a screening of films by Jesse Gilbert. Donal Moroney also organised a concert in the town on the Saturday evening as part of the festivities and he spoke to The Kerryman about how it all went. "It was a great night altogether. It was a great way of showcasing all of the wonderful local young talent that we have here. It was great for them to have an opportunity to perform. There was some great acts on the night including a new trad group called Undercurrent who were just brilliant,' he said. 'There was wonderful support for them on the evening too from locals to parents so we're delighted with how it all went,' Donal continued. Elsewhere in Kenmare, the town offered monoprinting, building your own safari jeep, robots and mini lamps whilst Sneem had an action-packed day with 'Happy Mess'- including singing, DJ party disco and arts and craft sessions. In Killarney Lily MacMonagle encouraged Swifties who were invited to 'Sing it, Shake it, Slay it' at the ANAM centre as part of a Taylor Swift inspired workshop. Kerry International Film Festival hosted a Create Your Own Script workshop at Muckross Traditional Farms, in addition to a wonderful Singer's Circle with Grace Foley, and Music Generation Kerry offered a fun filled 'Whack,Strum, Play'. Listowel proved itself to be a centre for literature and much more, with Fighting Words creative writing workshops, Clay Pottery, Art Workshops and not to forget the King of Mayhem, Ronaldo Fanzini at St. John's Theatre in Listowel. Dingle meanwhile offered nature-based art workshops at An Díseart with Darrach Ó'Murchú and teen bracelet making with Celtic Costal Creations. ADVERTISEMENT Tralee was a vibrant hub with nineteen events, hosted by Síamsa Tíre, Collis Sandes House, KCYS, Tralee Library and Kerry County Museum. Highlights included sock puppet workshops, Wonder Walls workshops, Makermeet STEAM activities, Youth Theatre Island workshops, the Magic Mirror, Drumming Playshop, Creative Dance and a Ukrainian necklace workshop. Emma Carmody, the Creative Communities Engagement Officer for Kerry County Council, who coordinated the day for Kerry stated, 'I especially want to thank all facilitators, artists, and organisers who make this annual day of youth creativity happen, and the young people and their families who came out to participate on the day.'
