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Killarney woman remembered by her university

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HONOURED: Niamh Bookey is the recipient of the Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship

By Sean Moriarty

The memory of Killarney native, Orla Benson, who died in tragic circumstances 26 years ago, was honoured last week by her former university. Orla Benson had just completed her BSc in Biotechnology at Dublin City University in 1995 before sadly passing away that summer while working in Boston.

The Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship was established at DCU in 1996 by friends and family to honour her memory.

The scholarship is awarded annually to assist a postgraduate student with their research in the field of biotechnology.

This year, the Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship was presented to Niamh Bookey, a PhD candidate in DCU’s School of Biotechnology.

Niamh’s research focuses on discovering the function of a new enzyme which may have potential as a therapeutic for cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders.

“This year we have awarded scholarships to 22 students whose talent and dedication are a tribute to those remembered through memorial scholarships at DCU. Orla Benson shone brightly in her own life and made a significant mark on society, so it is fitting that her legacy will be honoured and live on in a bright and gifted scholarship recipient like Niamh Bookey,” said Joe Quinsey, CEO of DCU Educational Trust.

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Chamber’s emphasis on cyber security

  Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to taketo ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted […]

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Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to take
to ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted a very informative breakfast
briefing in the International Hotel at which they keynote speakers were cyber security
experts Mike Dennehy and Ger McAuliffe from progressive local company Tricel.
The opening question at the event was how will a business operate tomorrow if it
loses access to its data today?
Mike and Ger recommended that all employers to include IT training as part of the
induction programme for new entrants, organise monthly awareness training for all
employees and to conduct monthly spot-checks to ensure everything is going
according to plan.
It was essential, they pointed out not to give the same level of access to all
employees to reduce risk and to devise a disaster recovery plan in case it is needed.
Companies have also been advised not to allow the public to use their private wi-fi
network and, instead, to set up a public or guest network.
Chamber thanked the experts from Tricel for their engaging talk which certainly put
the spotlight very firmly on the need to enhance cyber security measures.

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Win tickets for Killarney for Palestine sold-out INEC show

Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC […]

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Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC on December 19.

The event, which features Amble, Beoga and Clare Sands, has already reached full capacity, but the group is offering two tickets along with a €250 Gleneagle Hotel Group voucher, which can also be used at the Brehon.
To enter, supporters are asked to make a minimum €5 donation to the group’s Chuffed campaign, which is raising funds for urgent medical support for a displaced family in Gaza.

The link to the campaign is:

http://chuffed.org/project/154575-urgent-medical-relief-for-mohammad-basyouni-his-kids

After donating, entrants must email proof of donation to:
killarneyforpalestine@yahoo.com
The competition runs on the group’s Instagram page @killarneyforpalestine, where full instructions are listed. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on November 29.
Killarney for Palestine says all proceeds from the INEC event will support Aclaí Palestine, a community gym based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

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