Saturday Supplement - October 10th, 2026

Now, it is the second Saturday of the month.

That means it's always time for our Kerry County Council Creative Kingdom.

Kate Kennelly is still with us.

We were talking about some wonderful festivals that are taking place over the month of October before the break.

And Kate, what else is going on around the county?

In October, Joe, there's plenty of things happening.

So Lola Cruta, or Harp Day, on the 18th of October, which Jimmy had already mentioned, Chakshi and Siphanuig are having a lovely event from two to three.

And there's going to be harpists performing.

And it's specially designed for complete beginners.

So anyone who thinks they might like to try the harp and has never played it before, it'll be a lovely, lovely event.

And they have to email... chak siamse fanuig at gmail.com for bookings.

Then we'd mentioned, of course, the Patrick O'Keefe Festival, but as part of that, the Hand It Down series is continuing and there are going to be loads of workshops for younger people, which will be fantastic, as well as performances all around the place.

And then we're coming on to An Féile Éile will be happening and the website is anféileéile.ie. And this is its third year and it's embracing all things connecting with the ancient energies of Samhain.

And of course, the Samhain festivals will be coming up.

I know Kerry County Council is heavily involved with those across the county.

Then also coming into, we have the National Circus Festival of Ireland starting, as you know, the start of November.

But I'm conscious that we might have missed the first day or two of it, Joe, by our next slot.

And that's always a brilliant festival.

And An Féile Beogh Filiachta as well.

And that will be taking place back in Ballia an Ar Téireig from Thursday the 5th to Sunday the 8th of November.

So there's some lovely events and we'll be going on to the rest of the November events in November.

And then I suppose in terms of the creative communities, Kerry County Council's Creative Ireland programme is supporting.

There's a lovely hands on ink up.

It's traditional printing.

methods and it's in schools.

Now, it is the second Saturday of the month.

That means it's always time for our Kerry County Council Creative Kingdom.

Kate Kennelly is still with us.

We were talking about some wonderful festivals that are taking place over the month of October before the break.

And Kate, what else is going on around the county?

In October, Joe, there's plenty of things happening.

So Lola Cruta, or Harp Day, on the 18th of October, which Jimmy had already mentioned, Chakshi and Siphanuig are having a lovely event from two to three.

And there's going to be harpists performing.

And it's specially designed for complete beginners.

So anyone who thinks they might like to try the harp and has never played it before, it'll be a lovely, lovely event.

And they have to email... chak siamse fanuig at gmail.com for bookings.

Then we'd mentioned, of course, the Patrick O'Keefe Festival, but as part of that, the Hand It Down series is continuing and there are going to be loads of workshops for younger people, which will be fantastic, as well as performances all around the place.

And then we're coming on to An Féile Éile will be happening and the website is anféileéile.ie. And this is its third year and it's embracing all things connecting with the ancient energies of Samhain.

And of course, the Samhain festivals will be coming up.

I know Kerry County Council is heavily involved with those across the county.

Then also coming into, we have the National Circus Festival of Ireland starting, as you know, the start of November.

But I'm conscious that we might have missed the first day or two of it, Joe, by our next slot.

And that's always a brilliant festival.

And An Féile Beogh Filiachta as well.

And that will be taking place back in Ballia an Ar Téireig from Thursday the 5th to Sunday the 8th of November.

So there's some lovely events and we'll be going on to the rest of the November events in November.

And then I suppose in terms of the creative communities, Kerry County Council's Creative Ireland programme is supporting.

There's a lovely hands on ink up.

It's traditional printing.

methods and it's in schools.