Killarney musical set for national tour 200 junior Park Runs

A musical show with its roots firmly planted in Killarney is set to go on a nationwide tour.

'Prom Queen -The Jukebox Musical' is a youth project that was written and co-directed by Killarney student, Sinéad Greene (15) and produced and co-directed by Rachel Griffin (18).

The project aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health amongst young people.

The themes of the show relate to modern society and include issues such as bullying, domestic abuse and LGBTQ+ representation.

Prom Queen deals with many sensitive topics such as depression, domestic violence, suicide, internalised homophobia and bullying.

The main message of Prom Queen is that everyone has their own story.

There is a witty approach to the daunting questions of modern society, with a catchy soundtrack which has many great and recognisable hits!

Cast includes members from actors from Killarney, Rathmore, Tralee and Kildare. This inspiring group of young people performed the show on the INEC stage on last November with a school show the following day.

These sell-out performances established the show as a massive hit, with huge ticket sales and rave reviews. With the funds raised from the show, the PromQueen team was delighted to donate €500 to Jigsaw Kerry, a local mental health charity for young people.

“We are delighted to bring back this show with many of its original cast, as well as a host of newcomers, and we are thrilled to share its story with a wider audience, hoping to raise even more awareness of the serious subject matters highlighted in this show,” said Green who started writing the show when she was just 12 years old.

The Everyman Theatre Cork July 21

Glór, Co. Clare July 23

C.Y.M.S. Killorglin July 26

Dunamaise Arts Theatre’ Laois

July 29th

Students brought their show 'Prom Queen: The Jukebox Musical’ to life on the INEC stage last November. Now it's going nationwide.

Liam Smyth became just the seventh youngster in Ireland to complete 200 Park Runs.

He completed his first run in May 2017 in Tralee and reached his historic milestone at the Killarney House Park run in June.

Liam has completed 36 Park Runs in Killarney, 162 in Tralee, one in Dublin and

Pain specialist to give advice at monthly health meeting

Sufferers of chronic neck and pain will get a chance to get some expert advice at the Killarney HeartBeat meeting on Tuesday night.

Sam Treharne is a pain management specialist. He will be on hand with advice and guidance to help relieve those pains which can be a major drawback to active living. one in Cavan.

“We are delighted to welcome Sam, as we have being looking forward to getting his help and advice for some time,” said HeartBeat Killarney’s chairman Billy O’Sullivan.

Following his record run recently he was presented with a very special achievement certificate by the organisers of the Killarney House Junior Park Run to mark his achievement.

He is pictured here with his parents Mary and Dan and his brother Matthew and sister Julie their dog Bailey.