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Sixth class pupils at Lissivigeen National School donate Confirmation money
Sixth class pupils from Lissivigeen National School donated some of their Confirmation money to several Kerry charities recently.
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Pupils from Lissivigeen National School alongside their teachers Ms Peg O'Mahony and Mrs Lynne O'Neill after making donations of their Confirmation money to local charities
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Pupils from Lissivigeen National School alongside their teachers Ms Peg O'Mahony and Mrs Lynne O'Neill after making donations of their Confirmation money to local charities
“After their Confirmation, the chidren decided to do a charitable act by thinking of others less fortunate and brought in anonymous donations from money they received for their Confirmation as gifts,” said teacher Peg O'Mahony.
The children gathered a total of €1150 before a lesson in democracy too.
They researched various charities and each pupil put forward a charity of interest to them.
The class then voted on their chosen charities and after voting, the class decided that St Francis Special School Beaufort, KSPCA, BUMBLEance and the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus should get the money.
Pupils and staff from St Francis Special School visited the school and the class presented Mr Keith Ó Brolacháin, principal of St Francis SS, with a cheque for €500.
Ms Breda Dyland from the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus visited the pupils and spoke of the work her charity does and the amazing service they provide. The children presented her with €200.
Mr Kerrie Ryan visited the class from KSPCA and generously spent an hour and a half of his time answering, many questions in relation to the work of the charity and animals in general. The class also presented KSPCA with €200.
Finally the pupils donated €250 to BUMBLEance and received a certificate as gratitude for their wonderful donation to children who use this valuable service.
"This is the third year we have rolled out this project in Lissivigeen National School to much success for all involved and are looking forward to doing it all over again next year,” added Ms O’Mahony.
“Best of luck to our 50 sixth class pupils involved in this project, who graduated last week and are now heading off to secondary in the coming months. They certainly will go very far in life with the wonderful caring, generous, inquisitive and charitable attitude they possess.”
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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