Daily Archives: February 8, 2023

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Hugely Acclaimed Opera Comes To Siamsa Tíre This Saturday Night

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Leanne Fitzgerald and Ben Escorio in Don Pasquale which will be performed at Siamsa Tíre this Saturday night.. Photo: Pat Redmond

SIAMSA Tíre will host a special event on this Saturday night which is a must for fans of opera.

Irish National Opera presents  Don Pasquale, Donizetti’s effervescent comic masterpiece, at 8pm on Saturday, February 11.

It’s described as a witty, high-spirited, inter-generational tug of war about love and money — young love and old money, whipped up by lots of deceit.

Don Pasquale is a grumpy old bachelor, Ernesto, his good-looking young heir and Norina, an attractive young widow.

This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a riotously entertaining slant on a threat of disinheritance, a mock marriage, and a spendthrift wife who believes husbands should be seen and not heard.

Don Pasquale is directed by Orpha Phelan, with set and costume design by Nicky Shaw and lighting design by Matt Haskins.

Bass Graeme Danby sings the title role, with tenor Rhodri Prys Jonesas his nephew Ernesto and soprano Kelli-Ann Masterson asNorina and it features Kerry mezzo-soprano Leanne Fitzgerald from Lixnaw, as the obliging Notary. Don Pasquale features the Irish National Opera orchestra.

For tickets, call Siamsa Tíre 066-7123055, or click here to book online.

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News

Part Of N21 To Close To Facilitate Ballyseedy Centenary Commemoration Event

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KERRY County Council has given notice that it plans to close the N21 road, from the Ballygarry Roundabout to Ballyseedy Roundabout, to facilitate a Ballyseedy Centenary Commemoration next month.

It’s proposed the road will close on Sunday, March 5 from 11am to 6pm. Diversions will be in place and will be clearly signposted.

Traffic travelling from Castleisland will exit the N21 at the Ballyseedy Roundabout on to the L-2057 (first) exit, continue along the L-2057 to join the N22.

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Traffic travelling to Castleisland can exit the N22 onto the L-2057 and rejoin the N21 at the Ballyseedy roundabout.  Local Access will be provided for Emergency Services and local residents.

Any person having an objection to the above proposal should lodge same, in writing, marked Road Closure, with the Administrative Officer, Roads and Transportation Department, County Buildings, Tralee, County Kerry or by e-mail to roads@kerrycoco.ie not later than 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 14th February 2023.

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Nominations Wanted For Annual Connect Hair And Beauty Awards

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THE annual Connect Hair and Beauty Awards will once again return for 2023 and nominations are being sought in a number of categories.

Taking place in The Rose Hotel on March 26, experts in the Hair and Beauty industry from across the county will be honoured for their hard work and dedication.

“This event is the only one of its kind in Kerry and we here in Connect are proud to do so, to give the recognition to those that truly deserve it,” said Margaret Kissane of  Connect Publications.

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The public can nominate their favourite stylist/technician, team or salon by emailing Connect with the individuals full name, role and contact details.

“We will then open the voting lines in mid-February when all nominations have been received,” said Margaret. “There will be a maximum of 10  nominees per category where one winner will be announced on the night with final decisions resting with our panel of expert judges.

To nominate, email Margaret on info@connectpublications.ie or call 0862408237 or email Cathriona on pressconnectpublications@outlook.com or call 0831209724

Please remember to include the nominees full name, where he/she works, and no more than 100 words describing why you think they deserve to win.

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News

Man Arrested As Part Of Investigation Into Death Of Killarney Woman

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GARDAI investigating the death of 75-year-old Miriam Burns in unexplained circumstances at Ardshanavooly, Killarney, on Monday, August 15, 2022, have arrested a man this morning.

The man (aged in his 50s) is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Cork city. Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí launched a murder investigation last August following a post-mortem examination, which was carried out at University Hospital Kerry by State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster.

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