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€1,500 donated to Kerry Mountain Rescue

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By Michelle Crean

Wednesday was the day that €1,500 was donated to a very worthy cause as photographer Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan handed the funds over to a local group.

For the past seven years she had chosen the Jack & Jill foundation as a recipient of her annual photoshoot fundraiser but this year, her eighth year, she decided to make a change and keep the funding more local.

However, it was the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team this year as Marie knew they were building a new base in Killarney town and the amazing work that they do.

"Last summer I was sitting outdoors in the sunshine, glass of wine in hand at the stunning Europe Hotel and watched the rescue helicopter fly over and back a few times. Exceptional people I thought, and change is good! I knew the team at Kerry Mountain Rescue were expanding their base camp at Killarney Garda Station and in need of funding. It's a mere drop in the ocean but it's a dent all the same," Marie told the Killarney Advertiser.

"I was delighted my trusted admin personnel, Collette Clifford O'Shea decided to remain on board with me when I changed the beneficiary to Kerry Mountain Rescue. It had always been Jack & Jill which held a special place in Collette's heart having lost her son Sean at just 21 months."

"I think it's good to give back while we are here, no matter now big or small. Each and every family, business, group that walked through the door to have their portrait taken, helped me to help the Kerry Mountain Rescue in some little way. I love that quote "individually we are one drop, together we are an ocean".

"Without Collette and the support of the community and the use of the Christy O'Connor Suite at the beautiful International Hotel, it simply would not be possible. It's not a huge amount, but every little helps. As KMRT's John O'Sullivan said, "we'd be a while collecting at church gates to the tune of €1,500", which meant the world to me."

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Killarney to feature on TG4’s Country Music show

By Sean Moriarty A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday). The second series of […]

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By Sean Moriarty

A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday).

The second series of the Irish channel’s County Music show ‘Viva Ceol Tire’, which highlights emerging Country Music talent in Ireland, airs every Tuesday night at 9.30pm.

The next programme will feature Donegal singer David James’ version of ‘Oh Killarney’.

The programme was filmed entirely on location in Killarney including Torc Waterfall, Ladies View Moll’s Gap and Kate Kearney’s Cottage.

“The song was written by Dennis Allen. However, it was a hit for Dermot Moriarty in the 1980s. The first time I heard it I loved it and I was thrilled with the reaction my version has got,” James, who is from the small village of Killean in Donegal, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It’s pretty rural but I love it. I’ll be in Country Music 10 years this May. My first gig was in the local GAA hall for my aunt’s 50th birthday. I was 14 and I’ve been at it ever since.”

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Five questions to ask yourself before buying a stock

By Michael O’Connor, theislandinvestor.com When it comes to investing, nothing is certain. There are no perfect stocks to buy because there’s no way of predicting the future with 100% accuracy. […]

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By Michael O’Connor, theislandinvestor.com

When it comes to investing, nothing is certain.

There are no perfect stocks to buy because there’s no way of predicting the future with 100% accuracy.

The truth is, investing is hard, and building a portfolio of top stocks that beat the market is something that even financial professionals have trouble doing consistently.

For most people, investing in index funds is the perfect hands-off approach, providing broad exposure to the stock market at a very low fee. Even my own personal portfolio is made up of roughly 70% ETFs despite the fact I invest in the market for a living.

But I believe some stock picking is a good strategy for many hands-on people.

Taking a small portion of your overall portfolio and diligently selecting a small number of companies to invest in gives you an opportunity to learn about the investing process and fully understand the businesses you are investing in, which helps to build conviction in your positions.

From a psychological standpoint “collector’s instinct” kicks in, enabling people to participate and invest more money over time.

Lastly, for Irish investors, there are tax benefits to consider. If you invest in individual stocks, you are taxed at the CGT rate of 33%, and the first €1,270 of your gains are exempt from CGT each year. When investing in index funds or ETFs, you are taxed at the exit tax rate of 41% with no annual exemption.

For those interested in picking individual stocks, here are five questions you should ask yourself before investing in any company.

Do I understand the business?

Too many people invest in businesses they don’t understand because it ‘sounds good’. If you have no idea how the company works, you won’t have the conviction needed to hold onto the stock when an inevitable downturn comes.

Can the balance sheet withstand severe, temporary adversity?

This seems obvious, but so many people invest in companies without understanding how much money a company holds and who they owe money to. Economic cycles are guaranteed. You must ensure that the company has enough cash-on-hand to avoid becoming obsolete when activity slows.

Will the company benefit from long-term trends?

Make sure the company will remain relevant into the future. If the stock is cheap now, it may be cheap for a reason.

Is the company enjoying profitable growth?

Not growth at all costs, but a combination of sustainable growth and value. All this information can be found online at sites like stratosphere.io.

What are the risk factors?

Is the company trying something new and untested? If yes, who are its competitors and how successful are they? If other players are more established, this company may have a tough time breaking into the market.

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