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Kerry Rose Danielle saluted for her Grand achievement
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IT'S been a case of congratulations all round for our Kerry Rose Danielle O’Sullivan when she returned to work in the Killarney Grand this week after clinching the coveted title to go forward and represent the county in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.
Law student Danielle from Killarney, sponsored by Killarney Grand, emerged victorious from 31 participants at the Kerry Rose Selection in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee, last Friday night. Danielle was announced the winner by host Daithi O Sé at the 2016 Kerry Rose Selection at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
Also attending the event were Kerry Roses from previous years, and the 2016 Limerick and Clare Roses.
Danielle is currently studying for her master’s degree in human rights law in the University of Limerick, and plans on qualifying as a solicitor when she finishes. Danielle is an avid sports enthusiast having played Gaelic football with Killarney Legion for a number of years, and is also a keen martial artist.
The new Kerry Rose has a black belt in tae kwon do and has represented her county and country successfully both nationally and internationally. The 23-year-old is passionate about mental health campaigning and is currently the project leader for mental health as part of the US Embassy's Youth Council.
The Roses enjoyed many events including a night out in Killarney visiting the Nathan Carter at The Gleneagle Hotel, dancing in the Killarney Grand Hotel, attended a night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee. The ladies also enjoyed taking part in the Tralee Pieta House Darkness into Light Walk.
MC Daithi O Sé won over the crowd with his signature style of serious interviewing and hilarious anecdotes.
Kerry Rose Danielle O’Sullivan outside the Killarney Grand Hotel. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
Wallace Arnold coach drivers return to Killarney
A group of 26 former coach drivers, wives, and friends from the Wallace Arnold tour company returned to Killarney over a recent weekend.
The group travelled from Holyhead to Dublin in a restored Wallace Arnold coach, staying at the Killarney Towers Hotel for three nights.
During the visit, the group drove the vintage coach to local landmarks, including Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Muckross House, before returning to town ahead of the Kerry versus Donegal match. The itinerary also included a trip around the Ring of Kerry.
The trip allowed the former drivers to reconnect and reminisce about their years touring Ireland. Organiser Bob Adams said that the vintage coach drew attention from local residents along the route.
The group noted the absence of several former colleagues who could not travel due to health reasons, including veteran driver Hilton Caldwell who is well known in Killarney.
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