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And The Oskar Goes To…..
This was the first event of its kind in Munster and if last night’s incredible show is anything to go by, it certainly won’t be the last. Kilcum- min and Glenflesk GAA clubs banded together for this novel fundraiser and to call it a roaring success would be doing it a disservice.
It was a thoroughly entertaining evening filled with laughs, cheers, and, it has to be said, no little talent. It’s not yet known exactly how much mon- ey each club will walk away with but let’s put it this way: they’ll have a job counting it.
A sell-out crowd packed into the INEC to watch seven short films produced by and starring a number of brave actors from the rival parishes and the entire production, from the event itself to the short films on show, was immaculate from start to finish. There were star performances at every turn and it was clear from an early stage that the judging panel of Donal Courtney, Maeve McGrath and Barry Keoghan would have a serious job on their hands in choosing the cream of the crop, as would the audience who had a major say in selecting the destination of the Best Movie award.
In the end, the big winner of the night was The Field. Derry Healy’s version of the John B. Keane classic really hit the nail on the head, scooping the Oskar for Best Movie in what was declared a unani- mous decision. Derry Healy also picked up the Best Actor award for his cracking portrayal of the Bull McCabe, while co-star Kevin O’Riordan, who was undoubtedly the star of the night, deservedly won Best Supporting Actor for his hilarious version of Bird O’Donnell.
The Best Actress award went to Rosie Healy for her powerful performance as Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Women and Trish O’Callaghan was named Best Supporting Actress for her role in Forrest Gump. Donal Dwyer, who was also in contention for the Best Actor nod for his impressive portray- al of the Big Fella, picked up the Best Producer award for his work on memorable political drama Michael Collins. Best Costumes went to A Few Good Women and the biggest cheer of the night came when the talented Janet O’Donoghue was chosen as the Most Promising Young Actress. Earlier in the evening, judges Aidan O’Mahony and his wife Denise presented the Best Dressed Female and Male awards to Norma Leane and Pádraig Creedon respectively.
It really was a fantastic night. A good idea, perfect- ly executed. Well done to all involved, especially the organising committee who put in Trojan work to make sure the event went off without a hitch.
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Killarney National Park Autumn Talks up and running
Following a successful opening presentation by award-winning photographer James Crombie on the mesmerising starling murmuration’s of Lough Ennell, the 38th annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talks Series continues next week with a focus on Irish biodiversity.
The lineup for Thursday, October 15, features guest speaker Professor Grace McCormack of University College Galway, who will present a talk on “The Importance of Native Honeybees and Other Pollinators and Current Threats to Their Survival”.
Prof. McCormack’s address will explore the vital role native bees play in local ecosystems, the environmental pressures threatening their populations, and the conservation efforts required to ensure their survival.
Last night’s (October 8) opening talk, saw Inpho Sports Photography staff photographer James Crombie kick off the six-week series.
Crombie, named Irish Press Photographer of the Year in 2021, 2022, and 2025, shared the story behind his famous images documenting Westmeath’s starling displays, which reached millions of viewers worldwide.
The Autumn Talks Series runs weekly for six weeks in the Killarney House Auditorium (V93 HE3C) at 8.00pm. Admission is free, though seating is limited. All presentations are also live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page.
MESMERISING NATURE: Multi-award-winning photographer James Crombie, who opened the 38th annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talks Series with a presentation on his famous starling murmuration photographs.
Missing Killarney chef located dead in UK
A 34-year search for missing former Killarney chef Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan ended following confirmation that he was located deceased in the UK.
Patsy was 35 years old when last seen by relatives in Lombardstown, County Cork, during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend in April 1992. At the time of his disappearance, he was working as a chef in Waterville, having previously worked across several Killarney hotels. He was scheduled to attend a family Christening shortly after returning from Kerry, but never arrived.
Despite decades of public appeals, including features on RTÉ’s Crimecall, his location remained unknown.
Investigations revealed that Patsy moved to the UK and changed his name to Patrick Aldridge in 1995, adopting the surname of his partner who passed away in 2022. He passed away from natural causes on July 5, 2024, living just over an hour away from his brother who also passed away in the UK last year.
Speaking on Cork’s 96FM, his brother Jerry O’Sullivan confirmed the family finally received closure following renewed efforts led by Garda PJ Roche and investigating officers. He noted that while unanswered questions remain about why Patsy started over fresh, the family is grateful for the work that brought final answers.
An Garda Síochána confirmed the missing person case is closed and thanked the public for their assistance over the years.
IN MEMORY: Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan, a native of North Cork who worked as a chef in Killarney and Waterville, went missing in April 1992 and was located deceased in the UK. Photo: Garda Press Office.
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