Kerry Lives

‘Kerry Lives’ is a portrait of life in Kerry from 1950 to 1973, illustrated from the Kennelly Archive.

The Kennelly Archive is a remarkable collection of photographs taken by husband and wife team Padraig and Joan Kennelly, professional photographers from Tralee, Co Kerry.

All of life is here, from the formal events that mark big days like weddings and christenings to news stories, sporting occasions, festivals, famous visitors to Kerry, right down to casual, everyday scenes. This is a fascinating pictorial record of the transformation of a rural society into a modern urban one.

The exhibition will open in Kerry County Museum in May 2010 and will run throughout the year.
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