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€80k needed to update Killarney Water Rescue equipment

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By Michelle Crean

Almost €80,000 is needed to help update Killarney Water Rescue's equipment and kind-hearted staff from a local hotel are ready to help out.

The Muckross Park Hotel and Spa will be hosting a fundraising evening in aid of the important local Killarney rescue group on April 14 in Colgans Bar.

Killarney Water Rescue is an entire volunteer-based service that operates 24/7, 365 days a year and supports other clubs and services such as Kerry Mountain Rescue, Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Council, National Parks and Wildlife Service, and the Irish Coast Guard.

Founded 25 years ago, some of their equipment is ageing and in dire need of replacement, Brian Murphy, Sales and Marketing Executive at The Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, explained.

"Killarney Water Rescue rely on generous donations from the public throughout the year via street collections, bag packing, and fundraising events, which have all been severely impacted by the effects of COVID-19.

Currently, they are working hard to replace three of their longest-serving rescue boats with a total cost of €70,978.34 including new engines.

"The additional €9,021.66 is needed for the replacement of their diver's full-face mask and communications units so that they can continue assisting with underwater searches," he said.

"Replacing this equipment will help them ensure their future survival and continue to serve the local community and emergency services."

By donating to the Killarney Water Rescue, you can help support and make a real difference to the organisation. Your donation will go directly towards funding their vital services to the people of Killarney. Donations can be made via GoFundMe: 'Fundraising Evening - Killarney Water Rescue'.

"Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause. Together, we can help these amazing people save more lives by donating to their organisation.

"Help us to help them, and continue their work in the search and recovery of those lost in our inland lakes, rivers, and at sea."

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Fassbender ready for second Le Mans appearance

Local Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender is in the final preparation stages for his second appearance at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The iconic endurance race is celebrating its […]

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Local Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender is in the final preparation stages for his second appearance at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The iconic endurance race is celebrating its 100th edition next weekend.

The Fossa star has already arrived in the famous French twon where he is involved in a week-long series of engagements including drivers’ parades, autograph sessions and more serious appointments like car safety checks, practice and qualifying.

Like last year, when he finished 16th in the LMGTE Am class, Fassbender has been entered in to the event by the German Proton Competition team with Estonian Martin Rump and the Austrian Richard Lietz.

Fassbender dreams of following the trajectory of fellow Hollywood actors Patrick Dempsey who was second in LMGTE Am class in 2016 and Paul Newman who finished second overall in 1979.

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Ireland’s oldest citizen has Killarney connections

Ireland’s oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week. Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections. The previous record […]

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Ireland’s oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week.

Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections.

The previous record was held by 107-year-old Nancy Stewart who died on September 10 2021.

Although born in Belfast, Máirín went to school in the Mercy Convent. Her father was a customs and excise officer and the family moved around a lot eventually coming to Killarney after spells in County Down and Dublin.

Her mother came from the Rathmore area and her father was from Newmarket in County Cork.

She attended the Mercy Convent and has, in previous interviews, recalled growing up on the shores of Lough Lein.

“Neighbours who had three children were given the job of taking me to school,” she said. “They were annoyed because the children were going to school for two or three years but I was put in to the same class as them – my mother had taught me.”

In 2021 she featured in the book ‘Independence Memories: A People’s Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation’, sharing stories of being kept in school in Killarney during an attack on the RIC barracks down the road.

In 1924 she started a degree in science and a diploma in education at University College Cork, before working in the pathology lab in University College Cork’s Department of Medicine for 16 years.

last year she recalled her story on the podcast: ‘Living History – Irish Life and Lore’.

During the broadcast she talked about her parents’ membership of the Gaelic League in 1910; the Spanish Flu in Ireland in 1918; The Black and Tans in Killarney in 1921; the early days of the new Free State; Eucharistic Congress in Dublin in 1932, visiting the Basket Islands in 1929; and working in the UCC medical laboratory from 1932 until 1948.

This week President Michael D. Higgins hosted an afternoon tea event to celebrate the important role that a variety of people have and can play in different communities and Máirín was among the guests of honour.

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