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Palestinian family grateful for local support
SOLIDARITY: Mohammed Saleh from Palestine with his wife Fatima Al Kahateeb and children Miasar, Obada and Aya, along with Taher Anabtawi originally from Nazareth in the West Bank pictured with members of the local community at the 'Day of Action' at Deenagh Lodge on Tuesday evening. Photo: Sally MacMonagle.
By Michelle Crean
Up to one hundred people stood in solidarity with the people of Palestine at a socially distanced gathering in Killarney on Tuesday evening.
The group gathered at Deenagh Lodge for the international 'Day of Action' and held a minute's silence to stand with the people of Palestine, including Palestinians living in Killarney.
Yesterday (Thursday), World Health Organisation (WHO) officials called for a humanitarian pause in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza to allow access to aid. In recent days 230 people have lost their lives, 65 innocent children and 39 women, with 1,700 people injured.
Palestinian Mohammed Saleh, originally from Nablus in the West Bank, came to Killarney in 2011 with his family, and now runs The VIP Turkish Barbers on Glebe Lane, said that he is truly overwhelmed by the local support.
"We are seeing shocking images of the people," he told the Killarney Advertiser, adding that he is worried about members of his own family over there.
"We are very depressed and crying when we see this."
His wife Fatima said that they are very thankful to the people of Killarney for coming out to support them.
"I really appreciate it. I have no words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Another rally is scheduled tomorrow (Saturday) in The Square Tralee.
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€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw. The lucky winner secured […]
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Anthony O’Connor, Ciaran Culloty, Conor Healy, Elizabeth Nagle, and representatives from the National Lottery
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw.
The lucky winner secured the life-changing sum through the special Ireland Only Raffle event after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.
Store owner John Bowler, who has operated the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight after receiving the news from the National Lottery.
“There’s a great buzz around the store and we’re absolutely delighted,” Bowler said. “We have a mix of local customers and visitors coming through our doors every day, so the winner could be anyone. While we’ve sold fantastic prizes over the years, this is by far the biggest. It’s wonderful news for Killarney.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged anyone who bought a ticket at the store on Friday to check their numbers carefully. The ticket holder is advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery prize claims team to arrange collection.
All photos: Eamonn Keogh
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