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Ade’s ingenious selfie is a winner

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The latest Portrait themed Killarney Camera Club competition had a mix of photos from candid to posed.

Participants used natural light, studio lights and even torch light to get the desired look that they envisioned.

However, it was Ade Desbrow who won the Unrestricted category with his self-portrait while Mary O’Sullivan had her first win in the Novice category.

"Ade said he used early morning natural window light to capture his self image," Deirdre Donohue from Killarney Camera Club said.

"He explained that he first put a pillow on a chair where his face would be; focused on it and then locked the camera lens focus so it would be sharp. He then switched places with the pillow and took the photo using the timer on the camera. An ingenious selfie!"

The results are as follows:

Unrestricted category:
1st Place: Ade Desbrow, Image 1 ‘Me’
2nd Place: Seamus Long, Image 13 'Cow Girl'
3rd Place: Tina Costigan, Image 8, 'Portrait'.

Novice category:
1st Place: Mary O’Sullivan, Image 22, 'Portrait'
Joint 2nd Place: Maryann Heidtke, Image 3, 'Hannah'
Joint 2nd Place: Anne Kelly, Image 14, 'Ellen'
Joint 2nd Place: Noel O’Neill, Image 20, 'Dara'
3rd Place: Deirdre Donohue, Image 21, 'Quizzical'.

You can check out all the competition entries on www.killarneycameraclub.ie. The club continues to meet fortnightly on Thursday via Zoom but the club has resumed a monthly Thursday meeting in The Brehon Hotel. New members are always welcome and for any further details, please email secretary@killarneycameraclub.ie.

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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