Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht – Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Exhibition and Drama:

Hugh O’Flaherty Photographic Exhibition: Celebrating the life and times of Killarney Native, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty whose humanitarian works during the World War 2 occupation of Rome are now being commemorated. 

Hugh O’Flaherty Documentary: In 2009, TG4 commisioned and screened a documentary on the life of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty titled, "Pimpernel sa Vatican". It was edited and produced by the Monsignor's grand niece, Catherine O'Flaherty and was widely acclaimed.  This documentary will be screened in the lobby of the Department to add further detail to the exhibition.

Drama “The Man we Knew” by Blewdoor Productions:
This production was written by Blewdoor for the Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Humanitarian Award Ceremony in Killarney in 2010. The piece is premised on 3 individuals who all meet at a bus stop in Killarney.  As chance would have it, a simple asking of directions to Caherciveen by a stranger, leads to the portrayal of all three characters, unknowing to themselves, being acquainted with the Monsignor in Rome during World War 2. The piece sees the three individuals recalling their own experiences and association with the Monsignor and their memories of him. The characters include:

• Sr. Noreen Dennehy (played by Niamh Burns) – A Franciscan Nun originally from Kerry. She worked as a Sister in a Convent in Rome during WW2. At the request of Monsignor O’Flaherty the Nuns bravely housed and hid Jewish refugees from the German occupiers.
• Bill Vincent (played by Denis Earlie) - of the Muckross Estate family Killarney. During the War he was a Captain with the Inniskilling Fusiliers. Was wounded and ended up in hospital in Rome where he met O’Flaherty who brought him around the sights of Rome.
• Private Norman Anderson (played by Michael Mills) - Cameron Highlander. Escaped from POW camp and spent winter 1943 in Subiaco where he got appendicitis. He owed the saving of his life to a number of people in O’Flaherty’s organisation, who all risked theirs to save his.  

Venue: Deparment of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, New Road, Killarney.
Time: 6.15p.m.

Culture Guided Walk in association with ‘Walk Killarney’:
Trace the “Residence Roots” of the Earls of Kenmare from the time of their arrival in Killarney in the 16th Century, up to the 1980’s when the last member of the family died.
Departing from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, New Road, Killarney at 7.00p.m.  Contact:  Jerry O’Grady on 064 66 32064

Killarney Camera Club:
Images taken by Killarney Camera Club Members will be projected onto a screen. Information about the club will be available on the evening.
Venue:  Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, New Road, Killarney. 
Time: 6.00p.m. Contact: Teddy Sugrue, PRO Killarney Camera Club on 087 2547035

Big Open Drum Circle:
A trial event to get the biggest and longest lasting (5 hours) drum circle going that ever happened in Kerry.  Open to everyone of all ages and levels.  Instruments will be provided but bring your own if you have a drum, percussion or sound instrument.  The drum circle works on a drop in and out basis i.e. anyone interested in joining in can stay as long as they want.  This drum circle will be facilitated by Urs Wenk and there will be no teaching involved, just come along and have fun!  To find out more about drum circles visit www.drumdanceireland.com
Venue: The Malton Hotel, Killarney (outdoors weather permitting)
Time: 6.00p.m. to 11.00p.m.  Contact Urs on 087 6418250

Trustee’s of Muckross House and Killarney School of Music:
Present ‘A Taste of Trad’ at Quills Farmhouse Marquee on Muckross Traditional Farms.Capacity is limited to 150 people, booking is essential, contact 064 66 70165.
Time: 7.00pm. Contact: Toddy Doyle, Muckross Traditional Farms on 064 66 70165 

Original Kerry Craft Market Demonstrations:
Craft Demonstrations highlighting traditional and contemporary craft making techniques. An opportunity to meet some of Kerry’s master craft makers as well as see their work. Music, food and fun. Co-ordinated by members of Original Kerry in association with the Backlane Gallery.
Venue: New Market Lane, Killarney.  Time: 5.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.  Contact: Fleur Daly on 086 8112398 

Frank Lewis Art Gallery, 6 Bridewell Lane, Killarney:
As well as paintings and sculpture the gallery will have music, song, poetry and drama throughout the evening.  Performances will include: Padraig Moynihan (Accordionist), poetry readings with Margaret O'Shea and Eileen Sheehan, Dave Hegarty (Master Uileann Piper), music and song with Colm O'Sullivan & Friends and Liz Ryan performs an extract from her one woman show 'It Ain't Necessarily So'. 
Tel: 064 66 34843 

Dermot McCarthy Art Gallery, Barry’s Lane, High St., Killarney: Come visit Dermot McCarthy’s Art Gallery to see a selection of his paintings, hand tinted etchings and colour reproductions.
Time: 6.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. Tel: 064 66 39995

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, Killarney:
Looking for a Cultural Experience – come along to the KDYS, Killarney and enjoy  performances / displays from the KDYS Band Project, the KDYS Circus School, Ardshan Jump Force and others on the night.
Venue: KDYS, Fairhill, Killarney.  Time: 7.00p.m. - 10.00p.m. 
Contact: Geraldine O’Halloran on 064 66 31748 

Kilcummin Branch, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann:
A traditional night of music, song, dance and storytelling at the Kilcummin GAA Social Klub starting at 8.30p.m.  All welcome. 
Contact: Dan Greaney on 064 66 43085

Milltown – Listry Branch,  Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann: 
A traditional night of music, song, dance and storytelling at the Cáife Beag, Milltown starting at 8.00p.m.  All welcome. 
Contact: Denis Courtney on 087 2609224

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