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Coffee morning remembers little Lily Ellen
By Michelle Crean
A well attended fundraising event yesterday (Thursday) not only remembered a very special little Ballyhar girl but also raised vital funds for an important service.
Mothers gathered at the Royal Hotel for the coffee morning fundraiser in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly at Lissivigeen NS who passed last year. Pictured were: Irene Nash Danielle O'Shea Elaine Moynihan Carmel Nash Vourneen Nash Orla O'Leary and Noreen O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
The Parents Council of Lissivigeen NS organisers of the Irish Community Air Ambulance coffee morning at the Royal Hotel in remembrance of Lily Ellen Daly a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly. From l-r were: Catherine Duggan Linda Dennehy and Mags O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
A coffee morning was organised at the Royal Hotel by the Parents Council at Lissivigeen NS to help raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen Daly. From l-r were: Michael Daly (Lily's dad) Donal Daly Caroline Daly (Lily's mom) Teacher Margaret Daly and School Principal Conor Gleeson. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured at the Royal Hotel for the Lissivigeen NS coffee morning in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance a service Lily Ellen Daly availed of. From l-r were: Mick Long Kathleen Lynch Ellen Cagney and Miriam Long. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Mothers gathered at the Royal Hotel for the coffee morning fundraiser in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly at Lissivigeen NS who passed last year. Pictured were: Irene Nash Danielle O'Shea Elaine Moynihan Carmel Nash Vourneen Nash Orla O'Leary and Noreen O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
The Parents Council of Lissivigeen NS organisers of the Irish Community Air Ambulance coffee morning at the Royal Hotel in remembrance of Lily Ellen Daly a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly. From l-r were: Catherine Duggan Linda Dennehy and Mags O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
A coffee morning was organised at the Royal Hotel by the Parents Council at Lissivigeen NS to help raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen Daly. From l-r were: Michael Daly (Lily's dad) Donal Daly Caroline Daly (Lily's mom) Teacher Margaret Daly and School Principal Conor Gleeson. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured at the Royal Hotel for the Lissivigeen NS coffee morning in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance a service Lily Ellen Daly availed of. From l-r were: Mick Long Kathleen Lynch Ellen Cagney and Miriam Long. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Staff and parents from Lissivigeen National School organised a coffee morning in the Royal Hotel to remember 20-month-old Lily Ellen Daly, daughter of Michael and Caroline Daly from Lisheenacanna, Ballyhar, who passed away in February last year from complications with Pulmonary Vein Stenosis (PVS).
Lily Ellen's final journey from home to Cork hospital was made using the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) so the event was to raise awareness and necessary funds for the charity service.
Initially the school was organising a non-uniform day to help the children understand the importance of the service, Lily Ellen's aunt Margaret Daly, a Senior Infant teacher at Lissivigeen NS, told the Killarney Advertiser.
"We've been teaching the children about the Irish Community Air Ambulance all week," she explained.
"They're the future paramedics and pilots and it's about teaching them about the service which is not Government funded. Initially it was going to be a non-uniform day but the Parents Association kindly decided to run a coffee morning alongside it."
She added that the support yesterday was "just phenomenal".
"The school community in Lissivigeen is remarkable, there's something very special there. People were dropping in things for the raffle and vouchers all week and donating. It's about creating awareness for the kids and to keep the memory of Lily very much alive."
She also thanked the staff at the Royal Hotel who were "amazing" on the day and added that Donie Lucey from ICAA will be at the school today (Friday) to speak to the children about the important service.
Couples across the parish of Kilcummin gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a special celebration Mass honouring milestone wedding anniversaries.
The special service, celebrated by Fr Pat O’Donnell, brought together local couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 years of marriage. Each couple received a commemorative certificate in recognition of their decades of commitment and companionship.
Following the ceremony, the parish committee hosted a reception in the parish hall, where attendees enjoyed tea, home baking, and an opportunity to catch up with neighbours and family members.
Organisers extended their gratitude to Fr O’Donnell, the church committee, photographer Anne Holland, and all who helped arrange the celebratory event.
ANNIVERSARY MASS: Pictured at the Kilcummin wedding anniversary mass are (front row, left to right) Michael and Mary Dorrigan, Michael and Mary Moynihan, Marion and Timmy O’Keeffe, and Clare and Sean Moynihan; (second row) Robert and Ann Marie Keane, Paudie and Kate Cahill, Hann and Denny Donnelly, Sheila and Charlie O’Neill, and Maureen and Francis O’Doherty; (third row) Maura and Cornelius Brosnan, Joan and Jeremiah Desmond, Breda and Timmy O’Leary, Noreen and Patie Nagle, and Barry and Breda Duggan; with (back row) Willie and Breda Fleming, Mary and Noel Cronin, and Fr Pat O’Donnell. Photo: Anne Holland.
PEARL ANNIVERSARY: Clare and Sean Moynihan celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
GOLDEN JUBILEE: Marion and Timmy O’Keeffe marking 50 years of marriage during the parish anniversary celebrations in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
RUBY CELEBRATION: Timmy and Breda O’Leary celebrating 40 years of marriage in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
SAPPHIRE MILESTONE: Joan and Jeremiah Desmond celebrating 45 years of marriage at the anniversary Mass in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
CORAL ANNIVERSARY: Robert and Anne Marie Keane marking 35 years of marriage at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
Killarney Plaza wins top golf hotel award
Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa has been named IGTOA Large Golf Hotel of the Year at the 29th National Golf Tourism Conference and Gala Irish Golf Awards.
Organised by the Irish Golf Tour Operators Association, the annual conference brings together golf operators, hotels, clubs, and industry partners from across Ireland. The awards ceremony took place during a black-tie gala evening at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, hosted by broadcaster Des Cahill.
The category winner was selected through votes cast by IGTOA tour operator members. Established in 1996, the association promotes Ireland as an international golfing destination.
Hotel management expressed gratitude to the tour operators, regional partners, and guests who supported the venue throughout the year. The hotel operates as part of the local O’Donoghue Ring Collection.
GOLF AWARD: Representing the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, part of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, Seán Howley (Group Business Development Manager), Brian Lawlor (Group General Manager), and Tomás O’Gorman (Guest Relations Manager) at the National Golf Tourism Conference
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