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By Sean Moriarty

It only took 50 years of married bliss but one couple were finally able to invite one of their brothers to their wedding celebration.

50 YEARS MARRIED: Chris and Christy O'Brien (seated centre) with their family at the International Hotel on Sunday celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Front row l-r were: Denise McSweeney Chris and Christy O'Brien and their son Alan O'Brien. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Chris (nee Cronin from Aghadoe) and Christy O'Brien from Marian Terrace were married in the now disused Saint Lelia's Church in Fossa on December 9, 1972.

Chris comes from a large family; she has 10 sisters and five brothers.

The second oldest or “second in command" as she jokes herself, was 21-years-old at the time of her wedding.

Her youngest brother, Michael had yet to celebrate his first birthday so he was unable to attend the ceremony or the celebration afterwards in The Gleneagle Hotel.

“He keeps asking me who was minding him that day, I keep telling him he was home all alone,” Chris jokingly told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We made up for it, he was at our 50th celebration in the International Hotel on Sunday.”

It was a double celebration for the O’Brien clan. Not long after their marriage they were one of the first couples to take up residence at the then newly constructed Pinewood estate in town.

On Sunday last they also celebrated 50 years in their home.

Chris and Christy have one son, Alan, and he and his wife Denise recently celebrated 10 years of marriage.

“I keep telling them they have 40 more years to go,” added Chris, who will be 72 in January.

She paid tribute to the staff at the International Hotel who organised a memorable celebration for the golden couple and their extended families.

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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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