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€25k raised for Pieta House in one day

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By Sean Moriarty

A Castlemaine woman, who lost her son in a tragic accident in 2019, has raised a staggering €24,534.04 in one day for Pieta House.

Irene Nagle's son Ryan died in a tragic quad bike accident when he was just 13-years-old.

He should have celebrated his 16th birthday on Sunday last so she organised ‘Ryan’s Motor Memorial Run’ in honour of his love for cars, trucks and tractors.

The event surpassed all her expectations and a total of 948 drivers signed on for the run that started at Milltown Mart last Sunday. The vehicles included 220 tractors, 28 trucks and 700 cars.

“They came from all over,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “One group of 20 tractors arrived from Killarney in a convoy.”

She chose Pieta House as she received grief counselling from the charity following the loss of Ryan in April 2019.

“The money raised will help save 25 lives,” she added. "After Ryan’s death, I found it very hard to come to terms with his death. Pieta House helped me through my most difficult days and this is my way of giving back to them. I am really hoping I can exceed the €25,000 mark before I close the JustGiving page.”

To donate go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ryan-nagle.

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Camera club returns after summer break

Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28. This is the first meeting since the club broke up […]

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Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.

This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .

“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.

“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”

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Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE launches trad music initiative

A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing. Conor is combining with […]

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A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.

Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.

“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.

Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.

He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.

For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063

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