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COFFEE MORNING: Family members of John 'Sully' O'Sullivan who became very ill last October, are organising a coffee morning in the Curious Cat next Saturday, September 7, to help raise funds to convert the family home. Photo: Michelle Crean

By Michelle Crean

Loved ones of John 'Sully’ O'Sullivan, who became very ill 11 months ago, are planning a number of fundraisers to bring him home.

The Killarney man is hoping that once changes are made to convert parts of the family home, he can leave hospital and focus on his future recovery.

Next Saturday (September 7), Sully’s wife Michelle and daughter Emma, will join family members in the Curious Cat Café in New Market Lane (at the back of Quills), for a fundraising coffee morning – and all are invited to support their fundraising efforts, from 10am to 12.30pm.

Sully (53) was rushed from University Hospital Kerry (UHK) to the Mater Hospital, Dublin, after becoming seriously ill with sepsis last October. He was then transferred to Dun Laoighre and months later back to UHK, where he is currently staying.

However, it’s been a long road for the much loved local mechanic from Woodlawn who is still recovering.

His family hope that by getting him home and surrounding him with family will perk him up and aid his recovery time.
Funds raised will also contribute to his care, relative Kathleen McCarthy told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We’re fundraising for an extension for a downstairs bedroom for when he’s ready to come home and towards his future healthcare.”
His cousin Tracy Lyne added that although Sully is getting better he has a way to go – but is keeping them all smiling.

“For what he has gone through, he’s a trouper. Sully is handling it very well. The sooner the extension is done then he can come home.”

Other upcoming fundraisers include Pitch & Putt in September and a quiz in November, details of which are currently being finalised.

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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