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Everything is coming up roses for Killarney’s Danielle

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CONGRATULATIONS to Killarney lady Danielle O’Sullivan who will represent Kerry in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.
Danielle was selected on Friday evening and today she joined forces with multi-award winning salon group Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty which has been announced as the official hair partner for this festival, which will take place from August 17 to 23.
The newly-crowned Kerry Rose, Danielle, announced that Sean Taaffe will style the 66 International Roses for their appearances in the Dome on the qualifying and Televised Selection Nights during the festival.
The well-known Kerry hairdressing chain is recognised for its impeccable head to toe service and is the perfect partner to this iconic occasion when girls from throughout the globe will gather in Tralee to take part in the Rose of Tralee 2016.
Speaking about this honour, Sean Taaffe said: “Everyone in Ireland has grown up watching all the glamorous Roses in their stunning gowns with such amazing hair and makeup take to the stage on the RTÉ programme that every year has one of the highest viewing figures in Ireland. Now our team at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty get to play a strong role in this iconic festival, making sure all of the Roses look their absolute best. It's going to be so exciting and we look forward to bringing our own unique twist to the hair and beauty elements.”
John Drummey, Communications Manager, Rose of Tralee Festival, stated: “We are delighted with the partnership. This year even more than ever it’s important to have a strong, professional and very capable Hair Partner, as the number of Roses travelling to Tralee has more than doubled. We are also excited by the level of commitment already being shown by Sean and his team and know that there will be a more creative edge to the hair this year as Sean and his team are recognised nationally as leaders in the industry.”
A leading stylist, Sean Taaffe has over 25 years’ hairdressing experience, and is the owner of six salons in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin, with a team of 50 talented hairdressing professionals.
Kerry Rose Danielle O'Sullivan from Killarney with Jamie Louise Bowler, manager, Sean Taaffe Tralee.
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Maine Valley Golf Club raises €13,050

Maine Valley Members Golf Club hosted a Comfort for Chemo Golf Fundraiser in memory of Kathy Scannell. The fundraiser was a great success raising €13,050. Clonkeen Forestry Services sponsored the event, and a cheque was presented to Mary Fitzgerald, Paul McCarthy and Mary Horgan on behalf of Comfort for Chemo.
Maine Valley Members Golf Club and Clonkeen Forestry services would like to thank all those who sponsored T-boxes, golf teams, and those who purchased tickets for the event. They would also like to thank Tom Barry from Killarney Printing for all the print works.
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Dóchas Drama Group’s series of short plays is go!
The Dóchas Drama Group will run a series of short plays at the Muckross Schoolhouse from December 5 to 7. The group’s annual performance has been switched to the Muckross […]

The Dóchas Drama Group will run a series of short plays at the Muckross Schoolhouse from December 5 to 7.
The group’s annual performance has been switched to the Muckross venue as its traditional base – the ballroom in the Killarney Avenue Hotel is being refurbished.
“If you are fed up with the incessant rain and constant bad news. Do you need a break? Are tired of listening to advice about your Christmas cake recipe? There is a perfect solution,” said the group’s Liz Ryan.
“We will present six short plays and some of the questions you may ask yourself are:
“Why is Jane suddenly so honest?
“What did happen on December 9. Will Tiffany be promoted? Will Mags eventually find love?
“Can lost love be re-kindled? What do grandparents get up to when they’re babysitting?
For answers to these questions and more, come along to Muckross Schoolhouse on December 5, 6 and 7.”