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Garda Twohig’s family thank the people of Killarney

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Almost one month after his passing, the wife of the late Garda Paudie Twohig has issued a heartfelt thank you to the people of Killarney and beyond for their "emotional and practical support".

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Diane Collins Twohig, also a local serving Garda, said that both herself and her family "will be forever grateful" for the send-off given to Paudie (44), as well as the support offered from their colleagues in Killarney Garda Station, where Paudie was a popular staff member.

Paudie also leaves behind two daughters Tara Grace (2) and baby Olivia Hope born just days before his passing.

He was diagnosed with a stage four melanoma in April and sadly succumbed to the illness on Sunday, August 1 at Cork University Hospital (CUH).

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“We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who gave us emotional and practical support during Paudie’s short, but hard fought illness,” Diane said. “To the people of Killarney town our family will be forever grateful for the send-off you gave Paudie. Killarney was very close to his heart and his drive through town one last time was so special. The expressions of love and support and the continued shared memories has made our loss more bearable.”

She also thanked her colleagues at Killarney Garda Station and the medical staff at Cork University Hospital.

“A special word of thanks to our colleagues in An Garda Síochána who supported our family over the last number of months and their exceptional professionalism on Paudie’s final journey. To Dr Derek Power, the staff in CUH, CUMH and MUHH we wish to express our deepest gratitude for the excellent care, support, kindness and respect shown at all times. Fr Kieran O’Brien, thank you, your personal service was a comfort and source of strength to our family. Also thank you to Monsignor O’Donnell, Canon Roberts, Fr Manning, Fr O’Mahony, Fr Cormac, and Fr Keane.

“Thank you to Fitzgerald Funeral Directors Macroom for their guidance and organisation. To John O’Sullivan Event Videography, a kind friend and neighbour who streamed Paudie’s funeral. You went above and beyond for us.

“To Cathal Flaherty your incredible voice and lyrics were so poignant, Paudie was your biggest fan, thank you for performing for him one last time. Also, a kind word to Sarah Twomey, Aghinagh GAA, Killarney No Name Club and to all who donated to The Garda Benevolent Fund and Neo Natal CUMH.

“As it is impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.”

Paudie's Months Mind will be celebrated on September 1 at 8pm in St John The Baptist Church Ballinagree and will be streamed on www.munsterfunerallivestream.ie/paudie-twohig.

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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