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Fossa Rowing Club honours legendary cox Jimmy Doyle

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Fossa Rowing Club recently honoured rowing legend Jimmy Doyle to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the club’s victory in the Junior Sixes Cup at the Killarney Regatta in 1994.

Doyle, a master craftsman, boatbuilder, and renowned figure on Lough Lein, has been instrumental in the success of numerous rowing crews in Killarney and at national level.

As cox, Jimmy steered the Fossa Rowing Club's Junior Sixes crew to victory in the 1994 Killarney Regatta, a feat that continues to be celebrated three decades later.

To honour Jimmy's achievement, members of the Fossa Rowing Club visited his home and treated him to a reunion lunch at the Royal Hotel in Killarney.

The crew members who competed in the 1994 Junior Sixes Cup, including Paul Griffin, Colm O'Brien, Stephen Blennerhassett, Declan Madden, Eric Wharton, and Donal Daly, joined Doyle for a trip down memory lane.

Many of the crew members who competed in the Junior Sixes Cup went on to achieve success at the national, international, and world levels. Doyle's knowledge and experience in rowing, boatbuilding, and coaching played a significant role in their development.

Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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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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