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ROME BECKONS FOR O’FLAHERTY TOUR IN SPRING 2019

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR O’FLAHERTY ROME TOUR 2019 TO COMMEMORATE 75th ANNIVERSARY

The period from mid-summer 2018 to mid-summer 2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Rome Escape Line activities in Nazi occupied Rome.

It began in early 1943 after Monsignor Hugh’s involvement with the Allied POW camps came to a Mussolini enforced abrupt end and he then began finding safe places for anti-Fascists on the run. He was joined by Lt Col Sam Derry in the autumn of 1943 and together they ran The Rome Escape Line, until Rome was liberated on June 4th 1944, saving over 6000 lives in the process.

To mark this very special anniversary period, the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society are planning a commemorative tour to Rome, hopefully taking in all the relevant sites:

·         The Vatican,

·         A General Papal Audience,

·         German College,

·         Via Rasella,

·         Ardeatine Caves Massacre,

·         Gestapo Headquarters,

·         The British Embassy,

·         Abbey of Monte Casino, etc. 

The tentative dates for the tour are Departing Dublin Friday March 29th 2019 and returning Wednesday April 3rd 2019.

As always with these tours, places are limited to c.50 and while bookings will not be taken until the dates, itinerary and costs are finalised in early autumn, the Memorial Society are now seeking Expressions of Interest from anyone who feels they might like to join the tour. When plans are finalised, places on the tour will in the first instance be offered to those who have formally expressed an interest.

Expressions of Interest can be recorded by e-mailing your name, address, phone & e-mail details and the number of places you might be interested in to the following oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com   or texting the same information to 0833973301.

Offers of places will be made based on the dates received of the Expressions of Interest i.e., on a “first come – first served” basis.

IMAGES COURTESY OF HUGH O’FLAHERY MEMORIAL SOCIETY

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Cycling Club takes reins for annual Christmas Day Dip

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The annual Christmas Day Dip at Dundag, Muckross Lake, is set to continue its tradition this year under new management, with the event scheduled for 11.00 am on Christmas morning.

This year, Killarney Cycling Club is taking over the organisation of the charity dip, with assistance from Killarney Triathlon Club.

The event will raise funds for the charity Aware, which marks 40 years of supporting people with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.


For the past 16 years, Nikki and David McCarthy have successfully organised the popular dip, raising over €70,000 for the charity.

Aware provides essential support services to individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and their concerned loved ones.


The dip officially begins with the annual ‘loud hailer’ countdown at 11:00 am on Christmas morning. Attendees are advised to park in the designated car parks at the Arboretum or Muckross House car park well in advance of the set time.


Donations can be made online at https://www.aware.ie/donate/. For further information, contact Fiona O’Donoghue at 085 7897725.

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Gaelscoil Faithleann festive carol service

The Church of the Resurrection was filled with festive cheer as the pupils of Gaelscoil Faithleann gathered for their annual Christmas Carol service. Approximately 240 children from the school participated […]

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The Church of the Resurrection was filled with festive cheer as the pupils of Gaelscoil Faithleann gathered for their annual Christmas Carol service.

Approximately 240 children from the school participated in the service, which featured a Nativity and a selection of traditional carols. The performance focused on the true meaning of the Christmas season, with Rang 1 students re-enacting the Nativity scene, taking on the roles of Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, and Kings.
The evening featured carols performed predominantly ‘as Gaeilge’, with a selection of English carols also included. Musical accompaniment was provided by múinteoirí Máire and Daniel on the keyboard and guitar.
Principal Lisa Ní Iarlaithe, expressed her gratitude to the school chaplain, Fr. Joe Begley, for his ongoing commitment to the school. She also thanked the staff members and the wider school community for their hard work and participation in making the evening a success.

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