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Daniel to be guest of honour at Looking Good Awards

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Killarney Looking Good have announced Daniel O’Donnell as the guest of honour for the Killarney Looking Good Awards which will take place in Scotts Street next Friday, August 10 at 5pm.

The awards always draw a big crowd but this year it’s safe to say that organisers are expecting a bumper crowd with the addition of the Irish country music superstar to the bill!

Killarney has been looking amazing with all the work the locals and businesses have been putting in to their properties and homes over the last few months. Killarney Advertiser are delighted to be able to exclusively announce the winners!

Killarney Looking Good Winners 2018

Best Commercial Premises               The Laurels

Best Newly Painted Premises          C. Healy

Best Public House                             The Shire

Best Hotel                                           International Hotel

Best Restaurant                                 Lord Kenmares

Green Hospitality Award                  Brehon Hotel

Restoration Award                            Black Sheep Hostel

Best Signage                                      Splash Designs

Best Guesthouse                                Old Weir Lodge

Best Private Residence                     8 Monastery Gardens

Best Estate                                         Countess Grove

Best Roadside Garden                      Mar Lodge, St Annes Road

Award for Floral Display                  Killarney Brewing Company

Best School                                         St Oliver’s National School

Most Improved Premises                 40 High Street

Bio-Diversity Award                          KASI Garden

Volunteer Award                               Sherry Jimoh

Junior Volunteer Award                   Annie Vogel

Pride of Place                                    Oakwood Retirement Village

Best Kept Public Building                Killarney Fire Station

Bee Friendly Planting Award           Killarney House & Gardens

Highly Commended Garden

a. 2 Pinewood

b. 6 Port Road

c. 172 Ballyspillane

The work will continue on Monday at 6.30pm at the bottom of Pike Hill. All volunteers welcome!

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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