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Killarney sings out ‘Good morning, America!’
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IT WAS a case of “Good morning, America” bright and early today as the cathaoirleach of Killarney’s Municipal District, Councillor Brendan Cronin, and Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president Kate O’Leary raised the US flag.
The Stars and Stripes were hoisted above Killarney Town Hall to the accompaniment of a rousing rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, performed by the Killarney Golf Club Choir, Killarney Musical Society and the Killorglin ladies choral group.
The moving ceremony marked the beginning of Killarney’s 4th of July Celebrations which are unfolding throughout the day.
A-lister Tom Cruise will top the bill tonight at the third annual festival at a free outdoor screening of American classic Top Gun in the magnificent setting of Killarney House & Gardens.
Main Street Killarney has been transformed into Main Street USA with lots of exciting events and street entertainment. A charity barbecue takes place at 4pm on Scott’s Street Killarney in aid of the Kerry Cork Cancer Health Link Bus. This is a free event sponsored by The Henggeler-Moriarty family.
During the afternoon don’t be surprised if you come across The Wild West Troupe shooting up the town.
The main event of the day of course will be the big parade starting at 8pm from Killarney Outlet Centre and winding its way through College Street and Plunkett Street to finally reach Main Street where the party will really get under way with master of ceremonies DJ Niall Botty O’Callaghan in control. Of course no 4th of July Celebration would be complete without the all important fireworks display which is scheduled to commence about 10.45pm.
Killarney 4th of July Celebrations organising committee chairperson Diarmuid Leen said: “This is a rally call for all of us in Killarney to show our appreciation of our American friends and associates.”
Killarney Chamber president Kate O’Leary paid tribute to the event’s partners and sponsors Kerry County Council, Failte Ireland, IPB Insurance, O’Donoghue Ring Hotel Group, Heineken Ireland, The Killarney Park & Ross Hotels, The International Hotel, MD O’Shea's and The Henggeler-Moriarty Family together with Scott’s Hotel.
Jerry Cronin, in character, at the raising the American and Irish Flag, as a rousing chorus of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by the Killarney Golf Club Choir, with Killarney Musical Society and Killorglin ladies choral group at Killarney Town Hall.
PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN
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.
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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