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Drink virtual tea for MND to help raise vital funds
DRINK TEA FOR MND: Christy Lehane, Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Disease Chairman, is calling for online support to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association as this year’s flag days have had to be cancelled.
By Michelle Crean
Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone who usually hold their annual flag day in Killarney town on the weekend of June 21 have had to cancel this year due to current restrictions - but are asking the public to support them online.
With international MND/ALS day celebrated throughout the world on June 21 every year - the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association traditionally hosted a 'Drink Tea for MND' fundraiser on this week. However, this year is different because COVID -19 pandemic restrictions means the local and national flag days are cancelled.
All is not lost though because the IMNDA came up with the novel idea of hosting a 'Virtual Drink Tea for MND' and Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone are happy to lend their support and encouragement to the superb initiative and encourage people to take part.
"All proceeds donated will be very much appreciated as this year as many fundraising events had to be cancelled," Christy Lehane, Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Disease Chairman, told the Killarney Advertiser.
"The IMNDA depends heavily on the generosity of the public to carry out all its vital services and as I have said many times in the past it is the public and supporters of the organisation who generate over 83 percent of its income. KFMN say thanks again to our loyal friends and supporters who never left us down in the past and hopefully this venture will be your cup of tea."
To get involved check out www.imnda.ie.
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American choir to perform in St Mary’s Cathedral
Music lovers are in for a rare treat on Monday night when a top US choir visits Killarney. The Colquitt Accapella choir under the direction of Mr. Jimmy L. Jarvis […]
Music lovers are in for a rare treat on Monday night when a top US choir visits Killarney.
The Colquitt Accapella choir under the direction of Mr. Jimmy L. Jarvis Jr is from the city of Moultie in the state of Georgia in the United States of America.
The choir performs multiple times a year and also produces and performs a large musical every year, with the latest production being ‘The Addams Family’ which was a sold out success.
The Colquitt Choir will be performing at St Mary’s Cathedral thanks to support form the KDYS.
More information is available from the KDYS on 066 71 21674 or www.kdys.ie
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HeartBeat’s cook off – be early!
This month HeartBeat Killarney has come up with a new slant on safe cooking. A free copy of the cook book ‘101 Square Meals – Easy recipes for everyday life’ […]

This month HeartBeat Killarney has come up with a new slant on safe cooking.
A free copy of the cook book ‘101 Square Meals – Easy recipes for everyday life’ will be available to all those who come early to the May meeting on Tuesday night.
This book from Safefood which is supported by the HSE & MABS will come to life on the night as chefs from The International Hotel Killarney have very kindly volunteered to cook some of the recipes in the book for a tasting session during the meeting.
Nutritionist Paula Duggan will be on hand to discuss the nutritional benefits of each recipe prepared for tasting. She can also advise on any tweaks required to meet individual tastes and needs.
There will be four main recipes available to taste during the course of the evening; Meat Loaf, Baked Stuffed Fish, Chicken Fingers and Spanish Tortillas. There is a fifth recipe for tasting on the night but all that Chairperson Billy O’Sullivan will say about it is “It will be available at the end of the night with a cup of tea and we hope it will send everyone home with a smile on their face.”
This is a night that the HeartBeat group has worked long and hard to make happen.
“It came together because of the amazing generosity of Tracy Coyne, Catriona White and the wonderful Kitchen Team at the International.” said Billy. In these times when the price of foods has risen dramatically it is still possible to eat healthily with the guidance from this book. There are lots of tips also on food storage, freezing food, kitchen hygiene and food allergens.
HeartBeat meetings are FREE and all are welcome to come along on Tuesday May 30th at 8pm at the Parish Centre beside The Church of the Resurrection Park Road V93 WN32.
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