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Coffee morning remembers little Lily Ellen

By Michelle Crean
A well attended fundraising event yesterday (Thursday) not only remembered a very special little Ballyhar girl but also raised vital funds for an important service.

Mothers gathered at the Royal Hotel for the coffee morning fundraiser in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly at Lissivigeen NS who passed last year. Pictured were: Irene Nash Danielle O'Shea Elaine Moynihan Carmel Nash Vourneen Nash Orla O'Leary and Noreen O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The Parents Council of Lissivigeen NS organisers of the Irish Community Air Ambulance coffee morning at the Royal Hotel in remembrance of Lily Ellen Daly a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly. From l-r were: Catherine Duggan Linda Dennehy and Mags O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A coffee morning was organised at the Royal Hotel by the Parents Council at Lissivigeen NS to help raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen Daly. From l-r were: Michael Daly (Lily's dad) Donal Daly Caroline Daly (Lily's mom) Teacher Margaret Daly and School Principal Conor Gleeson. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Mothers gathered at the Royal Hotel for the coffee morning fundraiser in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly at Lissivigeen NS who passed last year. Pictured were: Irene Nash Danielle O'Shea Elaine Moynihan Carmel Nash Vourneen Nash Orla O'Leary and Noreen O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The Parents Council of Lissivigeen NS organisers of the Irish Community Air Ambulance coffee morning at the Royal Hotel in remembrance of Lily Ellen Daly a niece of school teacher Margaret Daly. From l-r were: Catherine Duggan Linda Dennehy and Mags O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A coffee morning was organised at the Royal Hotel by the Parents Council at Lissivigeen NS to help raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance and to remember Lily Ellen Daly. From l-r were: Michael Daly (Lily's dad) Donal Daly Caroline Daly (Lily's mom) Teacher Margaret Daly and School Principal Conor Gleeson. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Staff and parents from Lissivigeen National School organised a coffee morning in the Royal Hotel to remember 20-month-old Lily Ellen Daly, daughter of Michael and Caroline Daly from Lisheenacanna, Ballyhar, who passed away in February last year from complications with Pulmonary Vein Stenosis (PVS).
Lily Ellen's final journey from home to Cork hospital was made using the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) so the event was to raise awareness and necessary funds for the charity service.
Initially the school was organising a non-uniform day to help the children understand the importance of the service, Lily Ellen's aunt Margaret Daly, a Senior Infant teacher at Lissivigeen NS, told the Killarney Advertiser.
"We've been teaching the children about the Irish Community Air Ambulance all week," she explained.
"They're the future paramedics and pilots and it's about teaching them about the service which is not Government funded. Initially it was going to be a non-uniform day but the Parents Association kindly decided to run a coffee morning alongside it."
She added that the support yesterday was "just phenomenal".
"The school community in Lissivigeen is remarkable, there's something very special there. People were dropping in things for the raffle and vouchers all week and donating. It's about creating awareness for the kids and to keep the memory of Lily very much alive."
She also thanked the staff at the Royal Hotel who were "amazing" on the day and added that Donie Lucey from ICAA will be at the school today (Friday) to speak to the children about the important service.
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Camera club returns after summer break
Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28. This is the first meeting since the club broke up […]

Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.
This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .
“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.
“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”
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Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE launches trad music initiative
A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing. Conor is combining with […]

A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.
Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.
“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.
Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.
He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.
The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.
For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063
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