Films revealed for OsKaR Fundraiser

Over 100 people from the two neighbouring parishes of Glenflesk and Kilcummin have signed up for OsKaRs 2023, an exciting fundraiser to be run later this year.

They have signed up to take part in one of eight movies which will be filmed in the autumn and showcased at the main event, ‘A Night at the OskaRs’ on December 7 in the INEC.

Kevin Rowe Events is working with the clubs on this fundraiser for the second time and it was responsible for the choosing of the films and the casting of all the actors.

“People have been bursting with excitement for the last two weeks waiting to find out what films they would star in and what part they would play,” said Derry Healy from Glenflesk GAA.

“All was revealed at the launch night which was held in Kilcummin GAA Club on Friday night. All details had been kept top secret until the night and were announced to rapturous cheers and applause by MC, Brendan Fuller, ably assisted by DJ Gav.

“The films for this year’s event include ‘Veronica Guerin’, ‘The Wind That Shakes the Barley’, ‘Calendar Girls’, ‘Braveheart’, ‘Bridesmaids, ‘Blues Sisters’, ‘Kerry’ Girls and ‘Downfall’.

“The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant as each film and cast was revealed, we are looking forward to an exciting year,” said Niamh Dwyer of Kilcummin GAA.

“Be active, Be cool in St.Oliver’s School” – is the slogan that inspired the staff and children of the school to be more active this year.

The Active School is a Department of Education initiative supported by Healthy Ireland, and part of the National Physical Activity Plan.

An active school is where physical activity is valued, promoted and enjoyed by all.

St.Oliver’s active flag student council is made up of students from third to sixth class who spearhead weekly activities throughout the year.

There were ‘Feel Good Fridays’ every month incorporating activities such as table tennis, athletics, discos and Irish dancing.

Every class in the school took part in a Run-Around-Ireland challenge where the school ran a combined total of 9000kms. There were active breaks, staff versus children challenges, sports days, active week, run-around-Ireland ventures, discos and much more.

“Activity, learning and fun were combined in an inclusive, positive environment. It brought the school environment together, promoted health and fitness, and above all the Active Flag Initiative was a very positive experience for the whole school community,” said Colm O’Suilleabháin, school principal.

Kerry players jump for joy as St Olivers NS receive their Active School flag from the Department of Education. Back Row L-R Donal Courtney (Active Flag Coordinator), Danielle O'Leary (Kerry Ladies), Graham O'Sullivan & Tony Brosnan (Kerry Senior Footballers) & Principal Colm O'Suilleabháin. Front Row L-R Active School Committee, Lyn Jones, Christine Hegarty & Shirley McGough. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan