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Killarney lady wins restored Land Rover 90

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A Killarney lady was the lucky winner in the recent Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage bumper charity draw.

Tara Buckley from Crohane, Fossa, was the lucky winner of the club’s restored Land Rover 90, on Saturday, November 17.

The Land Rover was restored over the past year for charity by the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club. Both charities took the Land Rover to different events over the past few months and sold tickets.

Tara’s ticket was picked from the packed draw drum by Mike Moriarty of Moriarty’s Centra, Farranfore at the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa, having purchased the winning ticket at the club’s vintage car show in July at Killarney Racecourse.

Second prize in the draw went to Paddy Power of Carrick-on-Suir who won a €1,200 voucher for MD O’Shea’s, third prize of a John Deere lawnmower, sponsored by Seamus Weldon Killarney, went to Charlie Joy, fourth prize of a two night stay in Parknasilla Hotel, Sneem went to Ger Culloty from Tralee, fifth prize of a night in the Woodlands Hotel in Adare, was won by Jer Healy, Kilcummin, and sixth prize of a €200 Killarney Oil voucher went to Rachel Snooke, Tiernaboul.

 

“The club would like to congratulate the lucky winners and say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw and purchased tickets,” PRO Tom Leslie, said.“We are looking forward to presenting the proceeds to the benefitting charities, Down Syndrome Kerry and Recovery HavenKerry Cancer Support Housein the coming weeks.”

 

 

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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