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By Michelle Crean

Such was the success of Killarney's first ever Drive-In Bingo on Sunday evening - that another one is in the works!

Crowds flocked to the new Liebherr car park at Lackabane, Fossa to try their luck from their cars and had a great time.

The event, which raised €7,000 after costs, was organised by St Paul's Basketball Club as a COVID compliant fundraiser for the club as their regular activities to raise money are halted due to restrictions this year.

"It was brilliant, we were delighted with it," Padraig Wheldon from St Paul's Basketball Club told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It surpassed all our expectations."

Well-known personality Cllr Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan was MC on the night which went down a treat.

"He was full of entertainment. He went down very well with people. Everyone had a great time."

And Padraig added that the event wouldn't have been such a success without the huge voluntary effort from locals.

"We had club members and a lot of people from outside the club who helped with traffic management and other duties. It was all down to the volunteers. Everyone roped in and it made it a great success."

He added that it's the first event they ever ran like that - but it won't be their last.

'It was a great social event for people especially the older demographic. We've earmarked September 20 for the next one depending on Government guidelines at the time and the venue is to be announced."