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Killarney to get a close shave for a good cause

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The fundraisers pictured at Killarney Fire Station as they launch the Shave For Amy event, which takes place on Friday, July 22 in K-Town Bar. PICTURE: DENNIS MANGAN

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FROM fire fighters to postmen and from footballers to hurlers – a whole host of bighearted Killarney folk will be out in force on Friday, July 22, in a bid to generate funds to help Killarney youngster Amy O’Connor.

Shave for Amy is the title of an event taking place on that date in the K-Town Bar on Beech Road.

The fundraiser has been organised to help Amy, nine, daughter of Brendan and Triona and sister to Cian, who is suffering from a serious illness and is travelling regularly to Dublin for treatment.

“We the neighbours, friends, work and sporting colleagues want to help with the financial burden this can cause for the family,” said Martin O’Grady of Killarney Fire Service on behalf of the organisers.

“There will be a charity auction and a number of people from each group will be shaving their heads or faces.”

The event, which is held in association with Kerry Fire & Rescue, An Post, Dr Crokes GAA Club, K-Town Bar, Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty and White Bridge Manor Residents, will start at 8pm and tickets are priced at €10. “We have also opened a Credit Union account if anyone wants to donate,” added Martin. The account name is Shave for Amy BIC KIROI E21 IBAN IE11KIRO99219370036236.
 


 
The fundraisers pictured at Killarney Fire Station as they launch the Shave For Amy event, which takes place at 8pm on Friday, July 22 in K-Town Bar.
PICTURE: DENNIS MANGAN

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Gardai confirm person of interest “has left jurisdiction” in Killarney murder case

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Person of interest leaves jurisdiction in Killarney murder case

Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have confirmed that a person of interest left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the discovery of the body.

An Garda Síochána are currently engaging with international law enforcement partners as part of the ongoing investigation into the death at a domestic residence on Muckross Road. The murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division, with assistance from national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

The scene at Muckross Road remains preserved today, and the technical examination is continuing.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In particular, anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between 11pm on July 6 and 5am on July 7, and who may have camera, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the investigation team.

Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition


Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.

His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.

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