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Looking forward to the Killarney Lions Club Annual Golf Day in Killarney Golf & Fishing Club on Wednesday, April 13, were from left, Padraig Cronin, Nikki Wissell (Southwest Counselling Centre Business Manager), Anthony Walsh, Geraldine Dolan (Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa General Manager), Jason Higgins (Aghadoe Heights) and Killarney  Lions Club President Con Stack. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
 

 
TEEING up for a unique charity golf event, Killarney Lions Club has joined forces with SouthWest Counselling Centre.
The Killarney Lions Club hosts the fundraiser every year at the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, and this year’s event, in aid of SouthWest Counselling Centre, will take place on Wednesday, April 13.
“What makes this event stand out from others, is that although it’s organised by the Lions, it could not be held without its sponsors and benefactors,” said Killarney Lions Club President Con Stack.
“To get an 18-hole golf course for the day is difficult, getting one at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is another matter entirely.”
And to make the day even more special, the refreshments (breakfast or lunch, depending on the time slot) are sponsored by the five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel, with Jason Higgins, operations manager at the Aghadoe Heights personally, overseeing the day’s proceedings. The fourball event also offers some superb prizes, sponsored by Tricel (Killarney).
“The Lions Club is 100% voluntary, with no salary nor expense paid to members. Outside of the events running costs, what we collect in the Lions Club goes locally to charities and organisations that need our help,” said Con.
"This year we are supporting the Southwest Counselling Centre in Lewis Road, Killarney. Southwest Counselling (telephone 064-663 6416), which has been providing counselling in Kerry since 1994.”
There are still some places left to take part so if you would like to enter a team, contact John O’Callaghan on
086-3844834.