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Mountjoy Prison Governor gives mental health talk

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All paths led to the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Thursday night last (November 3) as a large crowd gathered to receive the wisdom and insight of Mr. John Lonergan.

John served in the Irish Prison Service for over 42 years.

He was Governor of Mountjoy Prison for over twenty-two years and Governor of the top security prison at Portlaoise for almost four years.

He retired in June 2010, and later that year, his autobiography “The Governor” was published. He is today a much sought after mental health speaker.

“It was a challenge to get John for the event, such is the demand for his talks but it was clear on the night that John has an insight into the Irish mentality and psyche that everyone in the room could relate to” stated Derek O Leary, Manager of Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre who hosted the event.
“He was so engaging and insightful and delivered his address with the wit and humour of a capable stand-up comedian and had the whole room in great humour on the night”

The crowd of over 150 people enjoyed John’s talk for over an hour but they also experienced ‘Chocolate Mindfulness’ first hand, which saw each individual benefit from a bar of chocolate to challenge their mind on the night.

“’Chocolate Mindfulness’ is chocolate meditation that uses a piece of chocolate to engage all your senses and not only do you get to enjoy chocolate, but the chocolate also acts as a focal point to keep your mind in the moment,” Deirdre Nagle, Social Prescriber at Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre explained.

The night culminated in each person attending leaving their finger print on a beautiful tree depicted on a canvas thus ensuring all were represented from the night.

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit to host CPR Training

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is hosting a public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday, March 20. The event will take place in the Gleneagle Ballroom […]

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is hosting a public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday, March 20.

The event will take place in the Gleneagle Ballroom from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

“You can register online for our Hands for Life training course or just drop in where you can learn the simple steps to save a life,” said Kevin O’Leary.
The CPR training is free to attend.

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Expert to guide parents on navigating the Digital Age

Renowned family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk in Killarney. Organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, the event […]

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Renowned family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk in Killarney.

Organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, the event will take place at the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Thursday, March 20 at 7pm.
Dr Hogan will offer practical advice and insights on managing screen time, promoting healthy digital habits, and fostering strong communication with tech-savvy children. The talk is open to all parents of primary and secondary school children.
Dr Hogan said: “I am really looking forward to meeting everyone in Killarney and I will discuss how to develop a harmonious home with that tech savvy child. It’s the issue facing all parents and everything I look at is based on my own experience as a parent, and from my work in schools over 25 years. This event in Killarney will be very open and we can interact with each other and people can ask me any questions they wish.”
Mary Carroll, Chairperson of the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, said: “We were looking for a guest speaker who would really inform parents on the issues affecting them today and we are delighted that we could organise Dr Richard Hogan to come to Killarney. His work in the media is followed by many, and his advice is practical and relevant for parents today. He will provide practical tips for addressing the challenges of social media, gaming, and technology use in everyday family life.”
This event is open to all parents in all schools, and we welcome everyone to attend. Places are limited so make sure to book in advance on bit.ly/richardhogan to secure a seat.”
Mary Carroll added:, “The number one issue for all parents at the moment, is how to manage screentime in this new digital age, and this is an opportunity to hear from an expert and ask any questions that you have. We will provide the facility to ask questions anonymously by having a question box, which Dr Hogan will go through and answer during his presentation.”
Tickets are €10 and can be booked at bit.ly/richardhogan or paid for in cash at the door.

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