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Donie’s charity day to benefit two worthy causes

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LAUNCH: Pictured at the Ross Golf Club Charity Day's launch were Captain Donie Broderick and Breda Dyland Service Manager Kerry Cancer Support Group.

By Michelle Crean

The Ross Golf Club's Captains Charity Days plans are progressing very well and Donie Broderick is confident that the project will be successful for two worthy causes.

CHARITY DAY: Next week's Ross Golf Club Charity Day will benefit two charities. Pictured from l to r were: Donie Broderick (Captain Ross GC) Fiona Carroll (St Francis SS) Elaine Kelliher Ryan Leane Mike Casey (President Ross GC) John Ivory and Rory Leane.

LAUNCH: Pictured at the Ross Golf Club Charity Day's launch were Captain Donie Broderick and Breda Dyland Service Manager Kerry Cancer Support Group.

SUPPORT: Gordon Howard Club Professional at the Ross Golf Club showing his support for next week's the Charity Days fundraiser.

The Charity Days next Friday and Saturday (September 23 and 24), in aid of both Kerry Cancer Support Group and St Francis Special School, Beaufort, will take place in the Ross Golf Club.

However, tee times for Saturday 24 are sold out at this point but are available for Friday and tee box/green sponsorships remain available.

Breda Dyland said that the Kerry Cancer Support Group are delighted to be one of the chosen charities and to be associated with the Ross Golf Club.

Breda will be in attendance in the Ross GC Clubhouse on both days from 11am to 2pm to provide information, answer questions and to raise awareness of the services provided by the charity.

Fiona Carroll of St Francis Special School, Beaufort is equally grateful to Captain Donie and his committee for including SFSS as a beneficiary.

Their main focus for this year is to fund a full-time Speech and Language Therapist at the school.

Teams of four will cost €160 and tee box/green sponsorship is available at € 50.

For more information please contact prorossgc@gmail.com or Donie 087 230877, Mike 087 7945103, Tony 087 2889855 or John 087 6866256

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Cycling Club takes reins for annual Christmas Day Dip

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The annual Christmas Day Dip at Dundag, Muckross Lake, is set to continue its tradition this year under new management, with the event scheduled for 11.00 am on Christmas morning.

This year, Killarney Cycling Club is taking over the organisation of the charity dip, with assistance from Killarney Triathlon Club.

The event will raise funds for the charity Aware, which marks 40 years of supporting people with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.


For the past 16 years, Nikki and David McCarthy have successfully organised the popular dip, raising over €70,000 for the charity.

Aware provides essential support services to individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and their concerned loved ones.


The dip officially begins with the annual ‘loud hailer’ countdown at 11:00 am on Christmas morning. Attendees are advised to park in the designated car parks at the Arboretum or Muckross House car park well in advance of the set time.


Donations can be made online at https://www.aware.ie/donate/. For further information, contact Fiona O’Donoghue at 085 7897725.

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Gaelscoil Faithleann festive carol service

The Church of the Resurrection was filled with festive cheer as the pupils of Gaelscoil Faithleann gathered for their annual Christmas Carol service. Approximately 240 children from the school participated […]

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The Church of the Resurrection was filled with festive cheer as the pupils of Gaelscoil Faithleann gathered for their annual Christmas Carol service.

Approximately 240 children from the school participated in the service, which featured a Nativity and a selection of traditional carols. The performance focused on the true meaning of the Christmas season, with Rang 1 students re-enacting the Nativity scene, taking on the roles of Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, and Kings.
The evening featured carols performed predominantly ‘as Gaeilge’, with a selection of English carols also included. Musical accompaniment was provided by múinteoirí Máire and Daniel on the keyboard and guitar.
Principal Lisa Ní Iarlaithe, expressed her gratitude to the school chaplain, Fr. Joe Begley, for his ongoing commitment to the school. She also thanked the staff members and the wider school community for their hard work and participation in making the evening a success.

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