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Four Killarney nurses complete Ring of London charity cycle

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By Sean Moriarty

Four London-based Killarney nurses have completed a 130km cycle around the city to raise funds for a new bus for St Francis’ Special School in Beaufort.

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FINISH LINE: At the finish line in Finsbury Park Elaine O'Donoghue Michelle Fleming Linda Daly and Aisling O'Donoghue

Outside the Swan (a well-known Irish bar) in Stockwell Linda Daly Aisling O'Donogue Elaine O'Donoghue and Michelle Fleming l

The four, Michelle Fleming and twins Aisling and Elaine O’Donoghue from Dalton’s Avenue and Linda Daly from Mangerton intended on returning home for the annual Ring of Kerry Cycle but pandemic restrictions mean the event is cancelled and they cannot travel anyway.

This year’s Ring of Kerry Cycle is being promoted as a virtual event with the tagline ‘Anytime -Anywhere.’

Michelle had the idea to do a Ring of London and on Monday of this week the four cycled from their Finsbury Park homes to some of the best know sites in the British capital.

They visited iconic sites like the Olympic Stadium in East London, Epping Forest in North London, Richmond Part to the west of the city and Woolwich on the southern banks of the River Thames.

They also visited the ExCel Centre in London’s docklands, the entertainment venue was famously converted into a Nightingale Hospital during the peak of the pandemic.

There journey took them to Wimbledon and within a stone-throw of Wembley Stadium.

The journey was not without drama either, heavy rain, punctures and London’s traffic all added to the challenge.

“You would think London is flat but there are a lot of hills with long drags and we were not expecting that,” Michelle told the Killarney Advertiser. “Three of us have completed the Ring of Kerry a few times and Elaine was always saying she wanted to do it. I came up with the idea of the Ring of London and the girls went for it.”

Donations can made via
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11405041_rok--ring-of-london-2021.html

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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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