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‘I didn’t know there were such kind people out there’

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THE owners of runaway pooch Alfie were this evening reunited with their much-loved pet – pictured above with Joan Moriarty, the Killarney lady who went to heroic efforts to locate him.

The Jack Russell was on a visit to Killarney with his Ballincollig owners, Clarissa Shinnick and her husband Donal O’Mahony and their two young daughters, when he went missing in Killarney National Park.

Donal took Alfie for a walk in Muckross on Monday morning. “At 10.49am while walking from Muckross House to Dinis Cottage, a cyclist came up behind Alfie and this must have spooked him,” said Clarissa. “He ran ahead out of sight but never returned and he always would.”

When Joan heard the story, she contacted Clarissa via social media last night and, armed with dog treats, promptly went out searching for the missing pet this morning – eventually locating him close to Bricín Bridge. “He was stuck in a place he simply couldn’t get out of,” Joan told Killarney Advertiser.

“I have two dogs myself so I went out specifically to see if I could find him and I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time. I heard a noise and followed it up – he took a bit of getting to but it was worth every bit of it; I wouldn't be able to sleep if either of my dogs were missing!”

A delighted Clarissa added: “The relief of having Alfie back is incredible. He's happy out and healthy. I didn’t know there were such kind people out there. I'm so grateful to Joan, and to everyone who shared our story on social media. He is the life and soul of our house. He is our best friend. The power of social media is unbelievable.”

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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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