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Heartbroken community fundraise for couple’s young sons

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By Michelle Crean

One generous woman is calling on the community to rally together to help raise funds for children who recently lost both parents to cancer.

Valerie Foley, who works in Leading Labels in the Killarney Outlet Centre, says the community of Milltown and beyond is just devastated following the death of well-known couple Padraig and Elaine Clifford who both died from cancer within months of each other.

Padraig passed away in January, just five months after his wife Elaine succumbed to the same illness the day before her 41st birthday.

Now Valerie wants to help support the boys; Patrick, Jack, Andrew and Connor, by raising much needed funds for them. She has organised a coffee morning at the Nagle Rice Centre Milltown on Saturday, April 23.

So far the support in Killarney from different businesses has been fantastic, Valerie explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

"Milltown and beyond is devastated with the passing of Elaine and Padraig so I decided to have this coffee morning," Valerie said.

"I knew the boy's parents well before they passed away. They were the nicest couple. They have two boys in the primary school. Andrew is in my daughter's class making their Communion this year and Connor is five, the same as my son Darragh."

She added that she has also had great support from the people in Milltown, Killorglin, Tralee and Cork.

"I have lots of help with my event and got some fantastic spot prizes for that morning. I hope on the morning of the April 23 that people will come out and support this great cause and while doing so enjoy a coffee and some home baking."

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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