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Child discovers 37-year-old message in a bottle

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The discovery of a mud-caked glass bottle on the beach by a nine-year-old girl turned out to in fact be a 37-year-old message in a bottle. 

From Japan and beause it had been in the water for almost four decades - it made its way to where the child was enjoying a a family day out in a Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Abbie Graham, of Keaau, and her parents Angie and John Graham said they were initially sceptical that the object was anything other than litter.

"I thought it was trash, and she thought it was treasure," John Graham told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald.

The family took the bottle with them, and they eventually discovered Abbie's suspicions that they had discovered a message in a bottle were correct.

"A couple days later we opened it up, and it was from Japan," Abbie recalled.

The note inside the bottle was authored by the Chiba Prefectural Choshi High School Natural Science Club in Japan. The message was printed in English, Spanish and Japanese.

"This bottle was thrown into the sea off the coast of Choshi, Japan, in July 1984," the note read.

In the letter the finder was asked to get into contact with the club with information including the coordinates where the bottle was discovered. It said the bottle was part of an "ocean current investigation".

The family said they have not yet been able to get into contact with the authors of the message.

"We looked online, but the website is all in Japanese, so we couldn't read anything," John Graham said. "So we figured we'd just maybe laminate it and send it back to the school at the address they gave us. We figure the people who sent it have got to be 50/55 years-old by now."

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‘Voices from the Friary’ charity concert

The event will raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul, St. Brigid’s Conference, Killarney. The concert will feature the Kerry Scotia Ensemble, soprano Dr Sharon Lyons, and the Kerry […]

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The event will raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul, St. Brigid’s Conference, Killarney.
The concert will feature the Kerry Scotia Ensemble, soprano Dr Sharon Lyons, and the Kerry Concert Choir.
Attendees can look forward to an evening of classical, choral, and vocal music spanning various genres, from religious pieces to modern pop.
The Kerry Concert Choir will lead the event, blending voices with the strings of the Kerry Scotia Ensemble. Dr Lyons and members of the choir recently performed to enthusiastic audiences in Dublin.
Their performances, which often mix classical styles with a modern touch, have gained them a strong following, with concerts like their recent candlelight shows at Ballyseede Castle selling out.
All money raised from ticket sales and a raffle on the night will go directly to the St. Vincent de Paul, St. Brigid’s Conference in Killarney, which helps people in need in the area.
Tickets for cost €20 and can be bought online through Eventbrite or at the door of The Friary. With expectations of a full house, those interested are encouraged to get their tickets soon to enjoy an evening of music while supporting a worthy cause.

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Killarney Musical Society’s ‘Evita’ a resounding success

The Killarney Musical Society’s production of ‘Evita’ concluded its run at the INEC with three nights of packed audiences and an extra children’s matinee on Tuesday afternoon. The production, which […]

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The Killarney Musical Society’s production of ‘Evita’ concluded its run at the INEC with three nights of packed audiences and an extra children’s matinee on Tuesday afternoon.

The production, which ran from March 11th to 13th, brought to life the story of Eva Peron, as told through the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the lyrics of Tim Rice.
Months of rehearsals, held across numerous venues, culminated in what the society described as an “absolutely incredible show.” The audience experienced an “emotional rollercoaster” through Eva Peron’s life, with the music mirroring her journey.
The production featured a large cast, a 16-piece orchestra under Musical Director Jimmy Brockie, and choreography by Stephen O’Rian. Liam Butler directed the show, which included sets, sound by Star Sound Systems, costumes by Pat McGann, and lighting by John Hurley of InFocus Lighting and Projection Design.

See next week’s Killarney Advertiser for full report on ‘Evita’.

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