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VOLUNTEER: Michael Shannon, from Lissivigeen, plans to volunteer in Kolkata, this summer. Photo: Michelle Crean

By Michelle Crean

A 20 year-old UCC student is planning to give his spare time to help the poor and needy this summer.
Michael Shannon, from Lissivigeen, Killarney, will work as a volunteer teaching assistant in Kolkata, India for two months, from June 19 – August 19. He was inspired to go after he saw the work carried out by Suas Educational Development in these disadvantaged developing areas including supporting classroom learning, extra-curricular activities, giving one-to-one support to children through English. As well as educational support, Suas offers financial assistance and ongoing technical expertise to its partner schools as well as basic human rights education.
Suas Educational Development is a registered Irish charity that supports access to quality education in Ireland, India and Zambia for over 10,000 children a year. When Michael learnt about their work he was keen to get involved to help give children in India, who are at high risk of child labour and early marriage, a better future.
Before he heads off Michael has to raise a minimum of €3,499 to cover basic costs such as accommodation, insurance and flights. And with vaccinations and training costs he needs to fundraise approximately another €1,000.
To do this, the third year chemistry student, is organising a number of fundraising events in the coming weeks, including a church gate collection in Killarney, a non-uniform day in Lissivigeen NS and a coffee morning.
“Even if I could help a few kids, it might have a knock on effect,” Michael told the Killarney Advertiser this week.
“It will be tough but it will also challenge me.”
So far Michael has raised €1,000 from a table quiz in college, a car boot sale and from his online fundraising page.
To support Michael go to his page www.idonate.ie/indiavolunteerprogramme2019.

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Power outage in Killarney

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Several households in Killarney are currently without power.

According to the ESB’s power check, 114 customers are affected by the power outage.

The power was lost after 3.30pm and is expected to return at around 5.30pm this evening.

ESB apologised for the disruption and said they are currently working to repair the fault.

Killarney Omniplex has temporarily closed due to the power outage.

The cinema said they will update customers on Facebook once power is restored and screenings can resume.

Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre have also closed and are unsure as to when the building will reopen.

There was also a fault near Lissivigeen earlier today affecting 251 customers however that has been resolved since just after 4 o’clock.

Kerry remains under a yellow wind and rain warning with thunderstorms and strong winds battering the county today.

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Local solicitor to operate under Orbitus in new merger

Patrick Sheehan Solicitors of Killarney will now operate under the Orbitus brand, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued expansion in Kerry and Cork. Orbitus is a leading multidisciplinary […]

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Patrick Sheehan Solicitors of Killarney will now operate under the Orbitus brand, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued expansion in Kerry and Cork.

Orbitus is a leading multidisciplinary firm providing law, tax and HR advisory services. The company recently launched a new HR division and opened a new state-of-the-art office in Tralee. The merger combines the deep legal, tax and HR expertise of Orbitus along with Patrick Sheehan’s decades of trusted client relationships. Jennifer Downing, Managing Partner at Orbitus, is delighted to welcome the Killarney based lawyer into the group as they strengthen their presence in Kerry. She said: “Together, we’re expanding our legal capability and regional reach while maintaining the personal, trusted service our clients know and value.” Pat Sheehan described joining Orbitus as a natural evolution for their firm and clients. He added: “It allows us to offer access to a broader network of expertise and resources, backed by a dynamic organisation that shares our client-first values.” The integration eith the Killarney team will be overseen by Jennifer Downing along with tax partner Tommy Walsh, law partner Benhamin Hardy, law partner Darren Fitzgerald and head of HR Jennifer O’Brien.

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