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Fundraiser to remember Kilcummin GAA man
CARD NIGHT: A card night will be held in the Klub Bar Kilcummin in memory of Dermot 'Brady' Moynihan on December 29. Pictured l-r were: Carmel O'Riordan, Kathleen Ryan, Tom 'Ulick' O'Sullivan, John O'Sullivan, with Alan and Louise Moynihan. Photo: Michelle Crean
By Michelle Crean
EXCLUSIVE
Killcummin locals are planning an evening to remember one of their own – while also raising funds for charity.
On Sunday, December 29 family, friends and neighbours of the late Dermot Moynihan, Ballinamanagh, who died earlier this year, are planning a card evening in the Klub Bar at 4pm – with funds going to the oncology unit in University Hospital Kerry.
Dermot was a major part of Kilcummin GAA and is sorely missed, his friend Tom ‘Ulick’ O’Sullivan, who is organising the event, told the Killarney Advertiser.
“Dermot was a big man in the club. He held many posts over the years, he was dedicated to the GAA.”
Not only was Dermot a family man he was also a GAA man, he added.
He was a member of the 1973 team that won the East Kerry Championship, O’Donoghue Cup, County Junior Championship and Division 2 league. He was secretary of the club in 1975, 1977, 1988 and 1989, field committee secretary 1980 to 1985 during the club’s first major development. He trained the U21s to win their first of the four-in-a-row East Kerry titles in 1996 and trained the senior team in 1995 and 1996.
He was the club’s delegate to the county board for 25 years only stepping down two years ago where by all accounts he was so respected that when Dermot spoke, everyone stopped and listened.
A Vice-President of both Kilcummin GAA Club and the East Kerry Board, at the time of his death, he also served a time as Vice chairman of the E.K.B.
“It’ll be a great day, we’ll have spot prizes as well. It’s €10 entry.”
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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