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Killarney dancers in full flight to raise €56,045 for charity
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Dancers Christina Tangney, Aoife Twomey and Elaine Cronin in full flight celebrating that €56,045 euro was raised for the Killarney/South Kerry branch of The Irish Cancer Society following the Strictly Come Dancing 2016 event at the Inec, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Dancers Christina Tangney, Aoife Twomey and Elaine Cronin in full flight celebrating the sum of €56,045 that was raised for the Killarney/South Kerry branch of The Irish Cancer Society following the Strictly Come Dancing 2016 event at the INEC, Killarney. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
IT WAS a sell-out success when it took place in February and yesterday evening the organisers of Strictly Come Dancing Killarney were thrilled to present an impressive €56,045 to the beneficiary, the Killarney/South Kerry Branch of the Irish Cancer Society.
Dancers and organisers returned to the INEC, the scene of the hugely popular productions they staged there for two consecutive years, for the cheque presentation.
Over 2000 people packed the INEC in February for the 2016 event. “It was absolutely fantastic and all we can do is thank each and every one of the dancers and each and everyone of those that came to support the event,” a delighted Kathrina Breen of the Irish Cancer Society told the Killarney Advertiser.
Tripping the light fantastic to victory were Garda Aoife Dolan Twomey and Liam Colleran of Budget Car Hire of the International Hotel.
The second Strictly Come Dancing Killarney had Strictly Goes to the Movies as its theme. The talented troupe included local hoteliers, builders, car dealers, Gardaí, teachers, farmers and care workers.
Dance teacher Joe Burkett coached the troupe of 12 couples and the judges included Marina Cassidy, Niall O’Callaghan, Alan Finn and Elaine Canning.
This year’s line-up featured Cllr Dan McCarthy, Niall O’Sullivan, Liam McCarthy, Johnny Brosnan, Timmy Moynihan, Kieran O’Halloran, Dermot Healy, Mike Doyle, Richie Fitzgerald, Conor Gleeson, Liam Colleran, Gavin O’Leary, Margaret McCarthy, Marie Carroll O’Sullivan, Aoife Cronin, Marie Coffey, Mary Cronin, Danielle Favier, Mary Hartnett, Vera Healy, Christine Tangney, Michelle Brennan O’Donoghue, Aoife Dolan and Shella O’Donoghue.
The 2015 show raised almost €55,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
Strictly's many fans are already hoping for an encore performance next year!
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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