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Cycle and coffee raises €13k for palliative care

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CYCLE: Paschal Dower, Bill Lyne, Gar Spollen, Mary O'Shea, Peggy Daly, John Kelly and Marian Lyne who completed an 80km charity cycle for palliative care on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

 

The family of the late Breeda McCarthy from Milltown, who organised an 80km cycle through Kenmare and Kilgarvan, have raised almost €13,000 for charity.

Up to 30 friends and family set off last Saturday in an event organised by her brother Bill Lyne for the palliative care unit in Tralee.

After the cycle the group hosted a coffee morning, sponsored by Daly’s SuperValu and Sheahan’s Centra, at the Killarney Avenue Hotel to raise additional funds.

“We are so grateful to all of the staff of the centre and are now hoping to help ensure they never have to close their doors to families who may need them in the future,” Bill said.

“This centre does not receive Government funding and therefore relies on fundraising and public donations. I hope to make it an annual event and continue to support the centre as long as we can. I still have a few cards to collect but it is looking like €13,000 at the moment.”

 

[caption id="attachment_26388" align="aligncenter" width="2471"] Triona Casey, Bill Lyne and Philomena Lyne at a coffee morning fundraiser for palliative care, in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_26387" align="aligncenter" width="2674"] Paschal Dower, Cara and Bill Lyne and Martina Dower at a coffee morning fundraiser for palliative care, in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_26386" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] Kay O'Leary, Kathleen Fitzgerald and Mary Lyne at a coffee morning fundraiser for palliative care, in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh[/caption]

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Dr Crokes team of 2000: The reunion

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Recently, the Dr Crokes team of 2000, who won the Kerry senior football championship of that same year, re-united and looked back on fond memories of their glory days and that very special year when they beat An Ghaeltact in the final at Austin Stack Park.

On November 26, 2000, Dr Crokes faced An Ghaeltacht and defeated the Dingle-based side.

It was no easy task making the final for the Killarney side, despite having talent such as captain Roland Neher, Eoin Brosnan, and a 17-year-old Colm Cooper at the start of his illustrious career.

Before the final, Crokes defeated Killarney Legion (preliminary round), South Kerry (round-one), Rathmore (quarter-final), and narrowly defeated West Kerry by a point in the semi-final (1-08 – 1-07).

It was the first time An Ghaeltacht had qualified for the final, but this was no happy welcome for the Dingle side, as the Killarney-based side won their ninth title.

Like in the semi-final, Dr Crokes won by a point as they scarcely won by 1-04 – 0-06.

Despite Dara Ó Cinnéide ending the tournament as top-scorer with 3-20, he was unable to carry his Dingle side to victory with the Killarney side being superior.

Neher led his team out onto the pitch, and he inspiringly helped push his team to victory.

This ensured Harry O’Neill’s versatile and developed squad deserved every bit of praise for them.

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Killarney real estate agent, DNG Ted Healy wins national award

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Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

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