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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!
Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Society visited the Rockmount Care Centre on Wednesday, to present a cheque for €3000 to Nurse Manager Mary Hussey.
The significant sum was raised during the society’s successful annual pancake morning held on Shrove Tuesday at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.
Rockmount Care Centre provides essential support as a dedicated day care facility for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, serving many clients and families from the Killarney area.
These funds arrive at a vital time, as they are earmarked for the centre’s new sensory garden project, which is currently in the design phase.
Pictured at the presentation are Soroptimists members handing over the proceeds to Mary Hussey. The society extended their thanks to the Killarney Avenue Hotel and all those who supported the fundraiser to help make this donation possible.
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