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50 years celebrated by Kilcummin Comhaltas

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Young and old gathered at the Killarney Heights hotel last Saturday night to celebrate all things good about Kilcummin Comhaltas.

The night was in the planning since last March by a dedicated committee to ensure all aspects of the evening were planned to perfection.

Gathering firstly for a drinks reception the mood was buoyant in anticipation of the celebratory night. The recent successes of the branch adorned a table at the centre of the venue and was a reflection of the current and past successes of the branch.

Shane O'Callaghan, chairperson of Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann reminded all present of the hard work and dedication of branch officers, dancers, singers, musicians and coaches/trainers involved over the last 50 years is the reason why the branch has not just survived, but thrived over that period.

Indeed, he also highlighted the friendships and sense of community that has been a mainstay of the organisation since it’s inception.

We were delighted to be joined on the night by Bernard O'Sullivan, Bainisteoir Comhaltas Ceoltoiri. He spoke highly of the rich history of Kilcummin CCE branch but also made a very special presentation to the family of the late Stephen Carroll.

Stephen Carroll was tragically killed in an accident in 2010. Stephen was a four-time champion melodeon player. The 12-15 cup for that competition was retired some years ago out of respect for Stephen. Bernard presented the cup to Stephen’s parents, Mike andSheila Carroll – a fitting tribute and acknowledgment of the tragic loss of the Carroll family and Stephen’s contribution to Comhlatas during his life.

A beautiful meal was enjoyed by all, followed by music from the inimitable Neilly O’Connor. Space on the dance floor was at a premium all night with highlights including a well contested Siege of Ennis, set dancing and the brush dance were also on display.

The night finished with a “trad disco” with classic traditional themes in line with the tone of the night.

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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