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Coffee morning remembers Denis P Counihan

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By Michelle Crean

A much loved member of the community, businessman Denis P Counihan was remembered last week during a fundraiser in his memory.

TEA TIME: Ready for a cuppa at the Comfort for Chemo coffee morning in the International Hotel from l-r were: Doireann O'Connor Emma McCarthy and Seoidín O'Connor. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Emily Cusack and Lucas McCarthy had a cupán tae at the Comfort for Chemo coffee morning at the International Hotel. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pictured at the Comfort for Chemo coffee morning at the International Hotel in remembrance of Denis P Counihan from l-r were: Seoidín O'Connor Mary Foley Doireann O'Connor and Donal O'Grady. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

COFFEE MORNING: Pictured at the International Hotel for the Comfort for Chemo coffee morning in remembrance of late Denis P Counihan from l-r were: Teresa Cronin Mary O'Leary Mabel Counihan Gobnait Carmody and Angela Griffin. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying the Comfort for Chemo coffee morning at the International Hotel in remembrance of Denis P Counihan from l-r were: Tom O'Regan with his mom Lysa Madeline Griffin with her daughter Emily Cusack. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Family, neighbours, friends, as well as those from the business community joined his wife Mabel and children Michelle, Kieran and Mike, in the International Hotel.

Support was immense as so far the Riverside Drive family have raised €4,700 for Comfort for Chemo Kerry.

Denis, who along with his wife and son Kieran ran Fine Designs in Park Road, sadly passed away on May 20 last year after being diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. He was aged 64.

His family wanted to do something to honour his memory and help a local charity at the same time.

"It was the first coffee morning we held in his memory and we said we'd do it for a local charity," Mabel told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It was incredibly busy. Thanks to the International Hotel for hosting the event. They have been absolutely wonderful to us, they couldn't have been nicer to us. We really appreciate everything. Everyone, friends, family, neighbours and business people we have dealt with over the years, were absolutely wonderful. Thank you also to Killarney Cardiac Response Unit for their support especially to me personally. Without everyone's help it wouldn't have happened."

She added a huge thank you also to Colin Baker and The Trustees of Muckross House who donated a whole array of beautiful cakes, scones, and pastries for the coffee morning.

"We, as a family, are delighted that all the funds raised will now stay in the county, and patients and families of Kerry will benefit from them."

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Newstalk Summer Tour arrives in Killarney

Newstalk’s 2025 Summer Tour, in association with ESB, is making its way to Killarney this week, bringing live broadcasts from the town. On morning, Friday, June 20, Newstalk Breakfast with […]

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Newstalk’s 2025 Summer Tour, in association with ESB, is making its way to Killarney this week, bringing live broadcasts from the town.

On morning, Friday, June 20, Newstalk Breakfast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman will be live from the Café du Parc in the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, kicking off at 7 am.
Ciara and Shane are scheduled to speak with local Kerry figures and take a trip on Killarney’s jaunting cars to see the sights.
Kelly said: “I am so excited to head to Killarney. I have had some fantastic memories as a child visiting Kerry and can’t wait to go back for Newstalk’s Summer tour!”
Coleman added: “Kerry is a wonderful place to visit and I am looking forward to seeing its natural beauty, vibrant culture and rich history.”
The week-long tour is taking the full Newstalk experience to towns across Ireland, featuring live shows, special guests, and conversation.

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Ring of Kerry Cycle to honour founder Paddy O’Donoghue

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This year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, scheduled for July 5, will be run in memory of Paddy O’Donoghue, a founding member of the event.

Mr O’Donoghue, aged 81, from Muckross, passed away following a road collision in Kilgarvan on Tuesday, this week.

Paddy was a retired Kerry County Council engineer, affectionately known as ‘Paddy the Engineer’.

He was a driving force behind the annual charity cycle since its inception in 1982, regularly participating and fundraising for various causes. Beyond his cycling contributions, the Glenflesk native was also a notable footballer, having been part of the East Kerry team that secured the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1971.

Cathal Walshe, PRO of the Ring of Kerry Cycle said: “On behalf of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle I wish to extend sincere sympathy to Brenda and the O’Donoghue family on the sad and sudden loss of Paddy.

“He was a fantastic supporter of the annual charity cycle since it’s inception back in the 80s. A regular participant and wonderful fundraiser for whatever charity he chose. Paddy loved a challenge in whatever he undertook and was the epitome of what the event was all about. We miss the banter and craic but he won’t ever be forgotten. This year’s event will be dedicated to his memory on July the 5th. His likes will never be seen again. Slan Abhaile our friend.”

Tributes have been paid to Mr O’Donoghue, including from his local Glenflesk GAA club, who stated, “Glenflesk GAA would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy O’Donoghue on his sad passing. He was a true Glenflesk stalwart as a player, mentor and lifelong supporter.”

Paddy is survived by his wife Brenda, children Florence, Áine, Denise, Brenda, Báirbre, Patrick, and Alice, 17 grandchildren, his brother John, sisters Margaret, Kathleen, and Anna, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

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