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High jumper Jim honoured by council

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Listry Community Council honoured local resident Jim O’Shea with the presentation of the O’Shea Award at its recent Annual General Meeting. The O’Shea Award is presented annually to an individual or group who contribute to or bring honour to the local community. Jim recently competed in the European Masters Athletics Championship in Madrid and brought a Gold Medal back to Listry for winning his high jump event against other international athletes in his peer group.

Jim is a keen sports fan and has been involved in athletics all his life. He has been with the Maine Valley Athletic Club and Community Games at local and county level for many years and he can also be found supporting Munster in Thomond Park and further afield.

Active in his community, Jim is a member and former Director of Listry Community Council and is always willing to get involved in local community events. He is a former chairman of the Meals on Wheels Committee and recently joined the community clean-up group set up by Listry Community Council. This is the second occasion that Jim has been the recipient of the O’Shea Award for his contribution to his local community.

The O’Shea Award was initially presented to Listry Community Council by the family of the late Con O’Shea, a native of Listry. Jim was presented with the award by Breda O’Shea, last year’s recipient. Breda is a member of Listry Community Council and is very involved with the Senior’s Social Club and Meals On Wheels, as well as Listry Church where her talents in flower arranging and creativity are very much in evidence.

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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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