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Annual anglers event raises €15k for charities

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Sunday's annual anglers event was a huge success as it raised €15,000 for two Kerry charities.

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Boats of all shapes and sizes as members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association competed in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity'.

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Hat's off to Billy O'Dea Kanturk and members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured at the annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity’ on Sunday Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Kevin Healy PJ O'Brien Pat Lehane and Hugh Healy pictured competing in ‘The Charity’ the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Karl Pietevel (left) and Denis Cronin pictured enjoying fishing at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Brothers Kevin and Hugh Healy from Mallow along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Derek Roche along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured competing in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Chief organisers of ‘The Charity' Pat Curran (left) Timo O'Sullivan and Corrie O'Flaherty members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

TOP BOAT: Stephen Hanley Macroom (centre) and John O'Connell (Mallow) presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan organiser of 'The Charity' annual fly fishing competition of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association. Included front row: Corrie O'Flaherty (Secretary Lough Lein Anglers). Back row from left: Pat Curran (Treasurer) Denis Cronin Mark Treyvaud (Down Syndrome Kerry) Tim O'Connor (Chairman Lough Lein Anglers Association) Executive Officer at Lee Strand Co-op Gearoid Linnane Phil Hogan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers) Theresa Looney (Kerry Branch Irish Kidney Association) Padraic Coughlan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers Association) Debbie Templeton (Irish Kidney Association). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan 

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Organised by Lough Lein Anglers’ Association, one of the longest established fishing clubs in Ireland, the 35th annual fly fishing competition known as 'The Charity' attracted anglers from all over.

Stephen Hanley (Macroom) and John O'Connell (Mallow) were presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan, organiser of the event.

The charity day was spearheaded by Timo, and to date the anglers have raised in excess of €275,000 for deserving charities in Kerry and Cork. The main sponsor of the event is Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee.

Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association will be the deserving beneficiaries.

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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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