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Thank you for the music as Mish O’Donoghue retires

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Liam O’Connor’s annual concert at St Brendan’s College doubled as a celebration of the career of Mish O’Donoghue.

The popular music teacher is set to retire at the end of May.

“It was a perfect night to pay tribute to our inspirational friend, music teacher Mish O’Donoghue, educator, mother and most caring person, thank you from the O’Connor family,” said the renowned accordionist.
Seán Coffey, Principal of St. Brendan’s,  presented Mish with the Clann Bhréanaim medal in recognition of her wonderful contribution to choir, music and the lives of the students at St Brendan’s over the past ten years.
Niamh O’Connell, music teacher in St. Brendan’s,paid tribute to her great friend by singing an ABBA medley joined by student – past and present.

“The annual concert in St. Brendan's is always a moving, inspiring, and uplifting event and this year reached the same heights as previous years It was simply an amazing, emotional performance,” said Noel O’Sullivan musician, teacher and friend of Liam and Mish who was at the concert.

"I was moved by the fitting tribute to the inspirational Mish O' Donoghue, who is one of the most generous and caring people I know."

"Her contribution to shaping the lives of so many was fittingly captured in song and seeing the glowing past pupils return to finish the tribute was emotional for everyone.

"The staff singing the Auld Triangle with Mish capped off a brilliant evening, with Dubliner [soccer legend] Liam Brady chiming in with his own verse. We all wish Mish the very best and say 'Thank you for the music!"

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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