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Killarney Rotary Club presented with top accolade for youth development
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MEMBERS of Killarney Rotary Club took a bow this week as they were presented with a prestigious accolade. Angela O’Connor, president of Killarney Rotary Club, accepted the Sean Doyle Award on behalf of the club from Rotary Ireland district governor Gerry Kierans at the club's weekly lunch at The Malton yesterday.
The trophy was presented in recognition of the Best Youth Development Programme of 2015/1016 across Ireland and Britain. Specifically, Killarney Rotary won the prize for its hosting of the annual Young Musician of the Year competition. “This is the first time a club in southern Ireland has won the award,” said Killarney Rotary president Angela O’Connor.
Founded and still organised by Sean Treacy and Barry Murphy of Killarney Rotary Club, the contest was established in 2001. The event, held in association with Killarney Advertiser, offers rising stars of the musical world an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their talents.
Soprano Edel Crowley from Tralee was crowned overall winner in March of this year at the prizegiving and concert in the Franciscan Friary, Killarney. The competition took place in the nearby Kerry Diocesan Youth Service centre, Fairhill.
Edel represented Rotary Ireland last year in the Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland Young Musician competition in the UK.
Killarney Rotary Club President Angela O'Connor receives the Rotary Ireland trophy for All-Ireland best youth development from Rotary Ireland District Governor Gerry Kierans. Also included are Sean Treacy (Killarney Rotary Young Musician contest) Conny Ovesen, Assistant Governor and Barry Murphy. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
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