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Families enjoy christening on the double
By Michelle Crean
It was a double celebration as two little ones finally got a chance to have their christening after months of restrictions delayed their special day.
Almost big enough to walk up to alter, one-year-old Tadhg Brosnan, son of Marie and Donal from Innisfallen, enjoyed his big day with his seven-month-old cousin Nia, daughter of Dr Crokes player and former Senior Ladies footballer Amanda, and Sean Goulding, in St Mary's Cathedral.
Tadgh's dad Donal and Nia's mom Amanda are brother and sister and so brought both families together as a double celebration last week.
Fr Kieran O'Brien oversaw the ceremony and family included grandparents Tim and Eileen Brosnan who run The Handy Store in Killarney, Mary and Eugene Mangan from Roscrea, and Margaret and Junior Goulding from Knocknagree. Tadgh and Nia's great-grandmother Kathleen O'Leary also joined them on the day.
Godparents to Tadhg are Ross Brosnan, his uncle, and his aunt Lisa Mangan.
Nia's godparents are Tadhg's dad Donal Brosnan and her aunt, Sean's sister, Sinead Goulding.
"His christening was planned three times," Tadhg's mom Marie told the Killarney Advertiser.
"I thought he'd be walking up! It's great to get it over and done with. I had to change his outfit three times and in the end had to order it from the UK."
Amanda added that it was nice that the family could share the day together.
"It was a lovely day to spend together as we are all in the same bubble."
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€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw. The lucky winner secured […]
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Anthony O’Connor, Ciaran Culloty, Conor Healy, Elizabeth Nagle, and representatives from the National Lottery
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw.
The lucky winner secured the life-changing sum through the special Ireland Only Raffle event after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.
Store owner John Bowler, who has operated the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight after receiving the news from the National Lottery.
“There’s a great buzz around the store and we’re absolutely delighted,” Bowler said. “We have a mix of local customers and visitors coming through our doors every day, so the winner could be anyone. While we’ve sold fantastic prizes over the years, this is by far the biggest. It’s wonderful news for Killarney.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged anyone who bought a ticket at the store on Friday to check their numbers carefully. The ticket holder is advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery prize claims team to arrange collection.
All photos: Eamonn Keogh
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