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MON-ster fundraiser planned for local school launching today (Friday)

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MONSTER FUNDRAISER: Staff members Cillian Fitzgerald, Niamh O’Shea, Colm Ó Súilleabháin (Principal), Mary Brosnan and Alice O’Brien launching ‘THE MON-ster Giveaway’ fundraiser outside the front of the Presentation Monastery NS on New Road.

 

Presentation Monastery NS is today (Friday) launching a fundraiser, ‘THE MON-ster Giveaway’ on November 13, to help raise funds to complete the development of new special needs classrooms, multi-sensory rooms and school hall.

The extension classrooms will cater for both children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and children with two and more diagnosed learning difficulties.

The fundraiser invites the public to make ‘a small donation for the next generation’ and gain entry into a timely pre-Christmas prize draw on December 18. The draw has prizes to cater for all interests including; a stunning Louis Vuitton handbag worth €1,100, a weekend stay in a luxurious hotel, Lions captain Sam Warburton’s signed Test jersey and a signed Munster Rugby jersey, with many more exciting prizes to follow.

With help from donations, The Mon is hoping to raise vital funds in order to complete the extension to the highest standard to facilitate current needs and the needs of future generations.

The extension will comprise of two specialised classrooms, a multi-sensory room, a soft-play area and a colourful sensory-rich outdoor haven. The new multi-purpose school hall will be almost double the size of the old hall and will be able to cater for the whole school community for sports and gatherings.

“Children with additional needs benefit from a more specialised classroom set-up to cater for their individual needs," Liam O’Brien, ASD class teacher, said. "This development will help make their school environment a happy and fulfilling place on a daily basis.”

Colm Ó Súilleabháin, Presentation Monastery NS principal, added that “the new development is a necessity as school numbers have almost doubled in the past 15 years and more space is needed".

"Extending the school began in 2015 with a three classroom addition to the original building and the current extension will hopefully future-proof the school.”

The Mon prides itself in being an open, inclusive and a diverse school with students from over 30 different nationalities attending.

“Due to the shortfall in funding, we are appealing to the goodwill of the public to help us to finish the special classes to the standard that the children with the most needs in our school deserve,” he said.

“I feel many people have a deep connection with The Mon in Killarney and beyond. Some may have memories from their schooldays here or perhaps they have a son or a grandchild who will reap the rewards of our current development in years to come. We hope that this will encourage people to support the fundraiser. We are asking for a minimum donation of €10. Each €10 donated will be considered a separate entry to the draw.

Contributions can be made either online at GoFundMe: The Mon, by phone on 064 66 33687, or by dropping into the school office on New Road, Killarney.

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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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