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Magic in the air at Aunty Nellie’s this Friday
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WIZARDS will be touching down in Kenmare Place on August 18 so let’s hope there’s plenty of parking spaces for their Quidditch broomsticks! Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop is hosting a special Harry Potter-themed event on the evening, from 7pm to 9pm.
A hamper full of sweet treats, a book and a surprise, inspired by JK Rowling’s best-selling novels, will be up for grabs for the best-dressed costume. “We will also be serving homemade butter beer n the night to everyone,” said PJ O’Sullivan of Aunty Nellie’s.
As well as facepainting, you will also get the chance to enter a raffle. “I have secured a fantastic prize of a signed picture and certificate of authenticity of actor Helen McCrory which I will raffle off on the night,” said PJ. “Staff, including myself, will be dressed up Harry Potter style, and music from the Harry Potter movies will be playing instore. There will also be a Harry Potter-themed cake which will be cut and served on the night. All in all, two hours of fun, treats and magic are promised.”
This month is a sweet one indeed at Aunty Nellie’s with Monday designated Minion Day, with Kevin the Minion instore from 1pm to 4pm. Tuesday is Lucky Bag Day, with top prizes hidden in the Aunty Nellie’s lucky bags. Chocoholics are out in force on Wednesdays, which is Chocolate Fountain Day.
On Thursdays you will get the chance to win a luxury Katie’s Handmade Chocolate hamper. There will be free entry with every €5 purchase. And the store is hosting a Black Friday event also with 10% off all hampers/gift bags.
Above: PJ O'Sullivan and Brendan Ashe. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD
Three generations of O’Connor family complete Killarney parkrun
Three generations of the O’Connor family completed the 5km course together at Killarney House and Gardens last Saturday.
Grandfather Mike, his son Jeremiah, and grandson Brian all participated in the weekly event. Organisers noted that the family’s participation shows what parkrun is about, as the event is open to people of all ages and abilities.
The free weekly 5k community event takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30am sharp in the Killarney House gardens (V93HE3C). Members of the public are welcome to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate.
Spa GAA has finalised a deal with Cork-based renewable firm ePower to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its club grounds in Killarney.
The move makes the club one of the very first GAA organisations in County Kerry to provide dedicated, on-site charging infrastructure for drivers.
The dual-socket units will be situated directly within the club’s main car park, offering charging accessibility to members, visiting supporters, and patrons.
The new ePower facilities are designed to support local EV drivers and visitors traveling to the club’s various sporting events throughout the season.
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