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Final push for Ballydribbeen playground project

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The Ballydribbeen Residents Association is making a final push to raise funds for their long-awaited Playground Project.

While they've made substantial strides through successful fundraising events, the association is currently facing a €2,000 shortfall. To bridge this gap and reach their €10,000 goal, they're making a final push by reigniting their GoFundMe campaign.
They also released, for the first time, an artist’s impression of the finished project.
“We are still running fundraisers, but we have made significant progress in the project. We officially voted on the project, so finally playground has become visual,” said committee member Iza Dian.

“We would like to spread that to the community and promote GoFundMe page one more time, our goal as a team is to reach to €10k we have over €8k so far.”
The new playground will be located on the grounds of the Dereen Sports Centre which is currently under construction beside Killarney Celtic FC and Legion GAA Club.

“We are so exited and thrilled with all support we receiving from Killarney Municipal District, local councillors and businesses. The fact that playground will be inclusive is quite important especially that sport centre will be a home for Kerry stars too, it will be multipurpose, local kids will have a proper outdoor gym,” added Iza.

To donate, please click on the GoFundMe link.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-to-build-new-killarney-playground

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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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