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Christmas in Killarney welcomed two very special guests
Christmas in Killarney fulfilled the dreams of two very special Cork boys who celebrated their 12th birthday on Saturday last.
Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf were born conjoined twins on December 2, 2009. They were successfully separated in 2010 but still face an uphill medical battle.
Prior to celebrating their 12th birthday in Killarney – their own personal birthday wish – they have endured close to 60 different operations and medical procedures.
The boys attended Saturday’s Christmas in Killarney Parade, earlier in the day they met Santa at Moriarty’s Photographic Shop on New St and were treated to a Christmas Sleigh Ride around the town.
They were also well looked after by the staff at Reidy’s and Sheahan’s Centra on Main St.
On Sunday, the sports mad youngsters attended the Dr Crokes versus Legion relegation showdown in Fitzgerald Stadium. Christmas in Killarney volunteer, Andrew Joy, organised the whole thing on behalf of the family and the festival.
Mayor Marie Moloney accompanied Hassan and Hussein and their mother Angie, around the streets of the town on Saturday.
“It was my pleasure as Mayor to welcome these two wonderful and brave twins to Killarney as they celebrate their 12th birthday. Fair play to businesses in Killarney who made their visit so special,” said Cllr Moloney.
Their mum Angie Benhaffaf has written heart-warming book called ‘The Little Fighters’ on the boys’ remarkable fight for life against all odds.
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.
Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.
Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.
Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
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