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Art and wine connoisseurs put charity in the picture
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THE last Thursday in November has become a byword for a fun, social night out for all ages as Killarney Rotary Club hosts it annual Evening of Wine & Art in The Malton Hotel.
The event was as always incredibly popular and on Wednesday the club returned to the venue to present cheques to the deserving beneficiaries.
Killarney Rotary president Angela O’Connor welcomed Lotte Lyne of the Stefan Lyne Foundation (the Barnardos Roots of Empathy Programme for local schools), St Brigid’s Secondary School Music Project, the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Tiernaboul and Coolick National Schools, Killarney Football for All, Killarney Swimming Club and Gaelscoil Faithleann. “We had a great night last November in The Malton,” said Angela. “The artists came out again in great numbers to showcase and sell their art."
Angela paid tribute to event sponsor Daly’s SuperValu. "The team, including Denis Tucker and John Daly, do so much for this event every year," said Angela. "They provide the food, pastries and artisan breads to taste the cheese, and sponsor a wide range of wines.
"This year we tasted the very popular San Valentino Pinot Grigio and there was lots of positive feedback about the Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc. The Daly’s SuperValu staff were on hand on the night to give their expertise in choosing wines. Thanks also to Barry of the Killarney Brewing Company and welcome to their new master brewer Michael Bank."
Killarney Rotary Club was also delighted to host the Killarney branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, which sold Christmas cards on the night. The raffle was co-ordinated by the Irish Pilgrimage Trust and the cloakroom was looked after the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club.
Above: Killarney Rotary Club President Angela O'Connor with some of the benefiting charities from the Rotary Club Evening of Wine & Art at the cheques presentation in The Malton Hotel. In front are Angela O'Connor, Ciara Irwin Foley and Lotte Lyne (Stephen Lyne Foundation). Back from left are Grace O'Neill, Eduard Schmidt-Zorner, Paul Sherry (Gaelscoil Faithleann) and Mairead Lucey (St Brigid's Secondary School). PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
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