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Food appeal to help families in need

By Michelle Crean
Families in need in the Killarney area will be supported again this festive season thanks to kind-hearted volunteers who have launched their annual Christmas fundraiser.
Killarney Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal, which has been running locally for over 40 years, began on Wednesday and will run until December 18. And the volunteers are once again hoping for the public's support as they prepare hampers to deliver in the town and surrounds over the coming weeks.
“It’s been another very tough year for many people because of the pandemic so our Christmas Food Appeal is more important than ever,” Killarney Lions Club President, John Fuller, said. “Even with the restrictions last year’s appeal was very successful thanks to the generosity of the people of Killarney, so we are hoping everyone can support again this year.”
Through its members Killarney Lions Club assists various groups and individuals in and around the community. Lions do this through voluntary activities, fundraising and by holding various types of events in support of a great many local causes.
Last year, for the first time in four decades, the group had to make a major change by going online due to the pandemic.
Yesterday (Thursday), local students in St Brendan's College gave their support by taking part in a No Uniform Day. And it's hoped that the annual street collection will resume later this month to help offset the cost of food for the hampers.
"If the restrictions allow it, we do have a street collection planned for December 17," he added.
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Man released without charge in murder case
The man in his 50s arrested in connection with the discovery of a body of a woman in her 70s in unexplained circumstances in Ardshanavooley has been released without charge […]

The man in his 50s arrested in connection with the discovery of a body of a woman in her 70s in unexplained circumstances in Ardshanavooley has been released without charge in relation to this matter.
Miriam Burns was found in her home on Monday afternoon after family and neighbours became concerned about her welfare.
A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and investigations are ongoing under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to any persons who were in the Ardshanavooley area between 5pm on Friday and 1pm on Monday and observed any activity which drew their attention, to come forward.
Any road users who were travelling in the area at these times who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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Plenty of music and entertainment to celebrate Kilcummin talent
The successes of the Kerry, Munster and All-Ireland Fleadh’s were celebrated with Kilcummin CCÉ members, their families and friends in the clubhouse in Kilcummin on Sunday night. The talent within […]

The successes of the Kerry, Munster and All-Ireland Fleadh’s were celebrated with Kilcummin CCÉ members, their families and friends in the clubhouse in Kilcummin on Sunday night.
The talent within the branch was clearly evident with a packed trophies table. Indeed some of the successes over the last number of months were replayed in a relaxed, jovial atmosphere that meant that all attending had a great night’s entertainment.
“We had demonstrations of winning sets across all age groups and then we moved onto the musicians who pulled out all the stops to entertain the large crowd, packed into the clubhouse,” Derek O’Leary, Kilcummin CCÉ PRO, told the Killarney Advertiser.
John Moriarty, who has recently retired from his role of Supervisor with Kilcummin Rural Development was acknowledged with a presentation to reflect the outstanding work that he has done to enhance and grow Kilcummin Comhaltas over his 25 years in his role, he added.
“Much thanks and praise was also offered to Mary, Adrian and Conor Moriarty, all involved in the progression of dancing and music within the Kilcummin branch. The music and entertainment continued with Helen Kerins and Denis Crowley late into the night. We’re looking forward to next year already!”