Five long serving Mondelez employees were honoured on Friday, October 24 at a 25 year service awards ceremony held at the Great Southern Hotel.

The event celebrated their outstanding dedication and contribution to the company. Management and family gathered to recognise the milestone achievement.

Among the attendees were Plant Manager Denis Collins and Senior Director for Manufacturing, Tracey Foster.

Left to right (Back row) Padraig O’Donovan, Adele O’Dwyer, Edward O’Connor, Aine Collins, James O’Dwyer, Kate Keane, Tara Gallagher, Elaine Foley, Maura Slyne, Padraig Keane, Donie Kelleher, Breeda O’Leary, Ashling O’Leary, Mary Fitzpatrick.
Left to Right (Front Row) Tracey Foster, Jerry O’Connor (honouree), Jerry Fitzpatrick (honouree), Pat McCarthy (honouree), Billy O’Neill (honouree), Dan O’Leary (honouree), Denis Collins (Plant Manager). Picture Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan.

The Kilcummin Men’s Shed officially opened on Friday last with a strong turnout from across the county.

The opening event was well attended by local residents, community groups and neighbouring men’s sheds, highlighting the growing need for this type of social and community initiative in the area.
Representatives from the Killarney Men’s Shed, Duhallow West Men’s Shed and the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club attended the launch to offer their support. These groups plan to work together in future on joint projects and events, helping to build connections between the sheds.
The Kilcummin Men’s Shed will now hold regular weekly meet-ups every Friday from 10am to 12pm at Mastergeeha F.C.. The venue and schedule were chosen to align with the Gneeveguilla–Killarney TFI bus timetable, ensuring easy access for members. Activities will include group discussions, demonstrations, trips and skill-sharing sessions, all based on the interests of those attending.
The next meeting, on Friday, October 31, will mark the group’s formal setup. Members will meet to plan their programme, decide on future activities and shape the direction of the Shed according to their interests and goals.
Entertainment on the opening day was provided by Lisa Hegarty School of Dancing and three of her students, musician Colm Fleming, and singers Thady Connor and Donie Doherty, along with several local performers who joined in impromptu sessions.
The Kilcummin Men’s Shed Committee expressed its thanks to everyone who supported the event, including Mastergeeha F.C., Marguerite’s Bakery, O’Connor’s Fuel, Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club, Killarney Men’s Shed, Duhallow Men’s Shed, all volunteers, organisers and sponsors.
New members, volunteers and sponsors are always welcome, whether you want to share a skill, learn something new or simply call in for a chat.
For more information, contact 087 242 2299, email KilcumminMensShed@gmail.com, or visit their Facebook page for membership, volunteering and sponsorship details.