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Neighbours unveil bench in Amy’s memory

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The town of Killarney was united in grief this past February when brave local girl Amy O’Connor lost her battle with cancer, but her memory lives on in the hearts and minds of family and friends.

 

This was clear for all to see last Saturday when neighbours in Whitebridge Manor unveiled a new bench in her honour. Amy’s parents, Brendan and Triona, friends and residents gathered to mark the occasion while representatives from Dr Crokes, Killarney Celtic, St Paul’s Basketball Club and Killarney Valley Athletic Club were quick to acknowledge the popular local girl’s great love of, and talent for, sport.

 

Amy was a huge fan of the Dr Crokes senior football team and her bravery in the face of adversity was a major source of inspiration to the players on their march to All-Ireland glory in Croke Park last March. In fact, so important was Amy to the team, captain Johnny Buckley called her up to the podium to lift the trophy by his side.

 

Residents Association Chairman Denis Murphy, Secretary Rachel Kavanagh and resident Dora Browne were heavily involved in the project, which was also supported by Spellman’s Sawmills, Darcy Engineering and town foreman Noel O’Leary.

[caption id="attachment_23881" align="aligncenter" width="5760"] Residents of Whitebridge Estate in Killarney unveiled a memorial bench on Saturday last, dedicated to the late Amy O’Connor. Pictured with the residents are Amy’s parents Brendan and Triona and Amy’s friends Laura Cremins and Emer Talbot.[/caption]

 

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Road from Lissivigeen to Barraduff to close until 9am tomorrow

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The road from Lissivigeen roundabout to Barraduff will be closed from 3pm today until 9am tomorrow morning.

Presently, a single-lane traffic system is in operation on the N72 road west of Barraduff village, this will remain in place until the full road closure begins this afternoon.

The road was initally closed this morning due to a crane going off the road.

After the road reopens tomorrow, traffic will continue to operate under a single-lane traffic system for several days to facilitate the recovery option.

Motorists are advised to observe the traffic management in place in the area.

This is a notice from Kerry County Council.

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone benefit from Ballybunion golf f0undraiser

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic. At a presentation on […]

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic.

At a presentation on October 5, Mags O’Sullivan presented a cheque for €5,000 to KFMN at Ballybunion Golf Club.
The donation was made in memory of her late friend Angela Fahy, a former Lady Captain and President of the club, who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease.
Pat Kelleher and Christy Lehane accepted the cheque on behalf of KFMN and thanked Mags, Lady President Aideen O’Leary, and the organising committee for their generosity and hospitality.
He said the donation will provide vital support for the charity’s ongoing work assisting those living with Motor Neurone Disease in Kerry.
“Fundraising is becoming increasingly difficult, so this contribution makes a real difference,” he said.

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