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Civic reception for Jessie edging closer to reality

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By Sean Moriarty

Just two hurdles stand in the way of Kerry County Council affording a Civic Reception for Jessie Buckley.

The Muckross native was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA as Best Supporting Actress following her performance in ‘The Lost Daughter’. She recently also received an Olivier Award for her part in London stage performance 'Caberet'.

Mayor Marie Moloney is keen to recognise Buckley’s achievements in her home town and has been pushing Kerry County Council to hold a Civic Reception in her honour.

“There is no problem with the Civic Reception, they [Kerry County Council] have a backlog of receptions to do [following the pandemic] and they are looking at what is the best way to do them. My biggest problem is catching Jessie at home,” Cllr Moloney told the Killarney Advertiser.

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O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition announced for library

A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run […]

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A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week.

The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run from December 16, to January 17, , coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Killarney priest’s ordination on December 20, 1925.
The display will feature a collection of photographs, artefacts and documents previously exhibited in Killarney, along with several newly sourced historic items.
Organisers say the exhibition will appeal to visitors of all ages, particularly students, as it outlines the life and humanitarian work of the famed cleric, who saved thousands of lives in Rome during World War II.
The exhibition will be formally opened by the Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady.

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Woodlawn residents unite to launch Memory Tree

Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away. The event brought together three generations of […]

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Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

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