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Tragedy as local man dies in farm fall

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By Sean Moriarty

There was an air of sadness around Killarney when news spread that local man Willie Leahy died in a tragic farm accident.

Willie (73) and his wife Anne ran the Avondale House B&B on the Tralee Road for the last 30 years – only retiring from the business after this year’s summer season.

A former ESB worker, in retirement Willie turned his attention to farming in his native Brosna.

Unfortunately he fell from a ladder while tending trees there last Friday evening and died as a result of his injuries.

“He was a hard-working man who loved nature and animals,” his son Kevin told the Killarney Advertiser.

“He was proud of his kids and we were proud of him. It is a warning that people need to take care while working alone in farms.”

Willie was laid to rest on Tuesday in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery following his Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.

He is survived by his wife Anne, four children, Nicola, Noel, Caroline and Kevin, his four grandchildren, extended family and friends.

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Legendary rocker’s Phil Lynott’s story to be told at INEC

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Legendary rocker’s Phil Lynott’s story to be told at INEC


The legendary rocker Phil Lynott’s story is set to be told at the INEC with a new rock-theatre production on his life.


‘Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma,” is coming to the Gleneagle Arena on October 24. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster and the venue.
A co-production from Fatdan Productions, AMA Music Agency, and Zero 3, the show goes beyond headlines to explore the life of the Thin Lizzy frontman.
It will delve into his early years, his struggles, and his lasting legacy.
Peter M. Smith leads the cast as Philip Lynott. The production also features actor Padraic O’Loingsigh as Brendan Behan, international singer Brian Kennedy as Oscar Wilde, and Thin Lizzy co-founder Eric Bell playing himself.
A full live band, directed by Larry Hogan, will perform Thin Lizzy anthems alongside new original music. The production is written by John Merrigan and Danielle Morgan and directed by Jason Figgis.

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Jordan F1 car to go on show in Millstreet

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Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show, taking place on Sunday, October 12, will feature a Jordan EJ11 Formula 1 car.


The show, which is being held at the K&L Warehouse in Millstreet (P51 X683), will showcase the car used by the Jordan Grand Prix team during the 2001 Formula 1 season.
The Jordan EJ11 was driven by Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Jarno Trulli, and Jean Alesi.
The event runs from 10:30am to 5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Hollymount School.
Entry fee is €10 for adults, and children are free. The show will have 90,000 square meters of display area, parking, and indoor and outdoor displays. Models on show will include cars, tractors, trucks, and aeroplanes. A Lego play area will also be available for children.
For further details, contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

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