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It’s ‘strictly’ coffee time!

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By Michelle Crean

 

The uniform will be swapped for the glitter and glam of the dance floor this March as a local garda takes to the INEC stage for the ever popular Strictly Come Dancing Killarney.

Garda Emmet Flanagan, who is based at Killarney Garda Station, is gearing up to make his Strictly Come Dancing debut on Friday, March 8.

However, before the big night he’s planning a fundraiser in town to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Emmet, who is originally from Ennis, Co Clare, is organising a fundraising coffee morning in the Towers Hotel in conjunction with Daffodil Day, on Friday next, March 1, taking place from 10.30am to 12.30pm. And all are welcome.

On March 8, 12 couples will be taking to the dance floor to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. The local SCD fundraiser has raised over €200,000 since it began and locals are once again hoping to build on that amount this year.

Emmet, who is dancing with Ciara O’Donoghue from Milltown wouldn’t reveal his dance this week – but said it will definitely be a little bit different.

“It’s not a tap dance, it’s a little bit different – a surprise. We’re practicing several times a week and looking forward to it,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

And Emmet said there’s further pressure on him this year as his colleague Mike Milner previously won it.

“I’m under a little bit of pressure because he won it - but I’m not in it to win it, I’m in it for the cause.”

Kathrina Breen from the Killarney/South Kerry branch of Irish Cancer Society said they’re delighted to team up with Emmet for the coffee morning on March 1.

“All are welcome to come along, the more the merrier. The food and beverages are sponsored by Towers. This is our 30thDaffodil Day and we’ll also have merchandise for sale on the day including tea towels, travel mugs, teddy bears, notepads as well as daffodils and pins. All donations are welcome and there’ll also be a raffle with many prizes to be won which are being sponsored by local businesses.”

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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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