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Fundraiser for South Kerry man after Haemorrhage in New York

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Fundraiser for South Kerry man after Haemorrhage in New York

By Sean Moriarty

An extended Killarney family is asking the community to rally behind their brother who faces a serious medical journey in New York.

Faha's Karina Quinlan previously worked as a chef for the Hotel Europe and Chapter 40 restaurant before setting up her own food hamper service called Joy Co Bia.

Her older brother James, originally from Waterville, is currently in a New York hospital after suffering a brain a major brain
Haemorrhage just before Christmas.

The Quinlan's cousins are: Olivia O'Connor a general nurse working in the Bons Tralee and living in Ballyhar, Sheila Daly, the former District Court Clerk who now works for the Department of Justice and lives in Muckross, and Kerry County Council engineer Desmond Fitzgerald.

James is responding well to medical treatment but faces a long and expensive road to full recovery.

A fundraiser, set up by the family over Christmas has already reached over €80,000 but much more is needed to help offset both the medical bills at Lenox Hill Acute Care Hospital in Manhattan and future rehabilitation expenses.

On Tuesday this week he underwent further brain surgery.

“He is conscious and responsive,” Karina told the Killarney Advertiser.

The family have been in touch with the Irish Consulate General in New York and are awaiting advice from Department of Foreign Affairs officials there.

While they have another brother, Gary, in New Jersey, current COVID-19 emergencies in the United States prevent him from visiting James.

“Covid cases in America reached one million this week,” added Karina. “Visitations have been stopped by the hospital.”

The GoFund Me account can be accessed via this link: https://gofund.me/2d8d612a

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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