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Communities rally to help with 5-year-old’s cancer treatment

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By Michelle Crean

Communities in Rathmore and beyond are rallying to help support a family whose young child was diagnosed with cancer last month.

Little 5-year-old Brian Lawlor, a keen footballer who plays U5s with Rathmore GAA Club, was diagnosed in August and has been in Crumlin since then undergoing treatment.

The local parish have shown immense support to him and his devastated family by organising Masses and various fundraising events with more to come. They have also set up the Brian Lawlor Trust to support Brian through his journey.

The first fundraiser 'Bake for Brian' was held on September 11 in Teach Íosagáin and raised €10,500 which will go towards helping the family with costs while they support their young son.

Another fundraiser, a coffee morning, will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am in the Arbutus Hotel and all support is welcome.

All fundraising will go into Brian's Trust and all remaining funds will be donated back to St John's Ward in Crumlin and the various charities that have supported him and his family to date.

"Our community has showed fantastic support and we are extremely grateful for their continued support to Brian and his family on this journey," Brian's aunt, Elaine O'Leary, told the Killarney Advertiser.

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Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween

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The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident Alpacas on the farm.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website. It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

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Killarney Toastmasters host special open night

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Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

The event aims to help adults improve public speaking skills, whether preparing for workplace presentations, wedding toasts, or everyday conversations.

Guests can attend without any pressure or obligation to speak on the night.


For over two decades, the local club has provided a structured space for members to build confidence, practice impromptu speaking, and develop leadership attributes through constructive feedback and group exercises.


Club President Nikolina Tijardovic highlighted the broader personal benefits of joining the organization, noting that meetings are grounded in encouragement and mutual respect so members can progress at their own pace.


Admission to the open night is free for all visitors. Further information is available by contacting Anthony Walsh on 085 7314505, emailing president-590632@toastmastersclubs.org, or visiting the Killarney Toastmasters Facebook page.

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