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Kilcummin GAA Club hosted their annual awards night in their clubhouse on Friday night which was preceded by a Mass for its deceased members.

AWARDS NIGHT: Eoghan and Siobhán O'Donovan Barry and Breda Duggan Karen Kennedy and Noel Duggan pictured at the Kilcummin GAA awards night.

YOUNG PLAYER: Tommy Brosnan Mark O'Shea (Young Player of the Year) and Mark Moynihan.

JUNIOR PLAYER: Louise Liam and Mary Moynihan Teresa and Tim Casey (accepting the Junior Player of the Year Award on behalf of their son Philip) and Gearóid Moynihan.

SENIOR PLAYER: Tommy Brosnan Chris O'Leary (Senior Player of the Year) and Mark Moynihan.

The Development Squad received their medals for winning the Division 2 Shield.

Philip Casey received the 'Adrian Moynihan Cup' for Junior Player of the Year, signifying his year round commitment and mentoring of younger players.

Chris O'Leary was awarded 'Senior Player of the Year' for his outstanding performances as well, assuming responsibility for marking top opposition players throughout the year.

Mark O'Shea won 'Young Player of the Year' for the huge strides he made after graduating from minor ranks as well as his positive unassuming attitude.

'Clubperson of the Year' went jointly to Barry and Breda Duggan for their enormous contribution to the club which has greatly enhanced the life of the present club members and wider community.

"They received the 'Pat Joe Teahan Cup' to a standing ovation from the large appreciative audience. Many thanks to Sinead Murphy for taking the photos," Ciara Kelly, chair of the club, said.

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Woodlawn residents unite to launch Memory Tree

Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away. The event brought together three generations of […]

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Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

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Jessie Buckley lands Golden Globe Nomination

Killarney native Jessie Buckley secured a nomination for a Golden Globe Award today for her role in the acclaimed drama Hamnet. Buckley is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress […]

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Killarney native Jessie Buckley secured a nomination for a Golden Globe Award today for her role in the acclaimed drama Hamnet.

Buckley is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama).
She stars in Hamnet, the film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s book, where she plays Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare. Buckley’s co-star, Paul Mescal, who plays Shakespeare, was also nominated.

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Buckley faces competition in her category from Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Julia Roberts (After The Hunt), Tessa Thompson (Hedda), and Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby).
The film Hamnet itself was also nominated for Best Picture in the drama category

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