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Almost €6k raised during Good Friday Hospice Walk

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By Michelle Crean

After an absence of three years there was a huge turnout to the Good Friday Walk which raised almost €6,000 for the Kerry Hospice.

Walkers came out in their droves eager to support the popular event organised by Killarney branch members in memory of Vivien O’Shea and Sheila McGillycuddy who passed away with life-limiting illnesses.

Walkers set off at 10.30am and got to enjoy the choice of two walks in the beautiful surroundings of the National Park, an 8km walk from the Garden Restaurant via Dinis Cottage and a section of Torc Trail and the second shorter route 6kms from the Garden Restaurant to Brickeen Bridge and back.

"We have always been lucky with the weather and last Friday was no exception," Killarney Hospice Branch chairperson, Pat Doolan, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Our ambassador for the morning was Rathmore lady, Danielle O’Leary, fresh from her exploits with the victorious Kerry ladies football team in Croke Park on the previous Sunday. The fantastic sum of €5,811 was raised on the day for the benefit of Kerry Hospice."

On completion of the walk the participants were able to relax in the pleasant surroundings of The Garden Restaurant, Muckross House where a raffle for some beautiful prizes was held. There were prizes also for junior/adults quiz which had been arranged by quizmaster Padraig O’Sullivan.

The organising committee wish to sincerely thank all who contributed in various ways to the success of the event including people who made donations but were not able to take part in the walk.

“I wish to acknowledge with gratitude the help and support we received from various quarters including the press, parish office, local business community and various individuals in the running of this event. The generosity of our benefactors never ceases to amaze," Pat added.

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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