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OsKaR night a huge success as students reach for the stars!
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At the Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC were Fiona Carroll and her son Dan. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
BIG NIGHT: Aisling Foley Agatha O'Sullivan Elaine Kelliher and Fidelma Cremin pictured at the Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Over 2000 guests attended Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ presented by the staff and children in association with Kevin Rowe Events and the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
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Trophies to be won at Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ presented by the staff and children in association with Kevin Rowe Events and the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
At the Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ from left: Geraldine McMahon Jane MacMonagle and Pauline Cronin. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
At the Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC from left: Laura Dwyer and Geraldine Harrington. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
All the glitz and glamour at Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ presented by the staff and children in association with Kevin Rowe Events and the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Garda Mary Gardiner and broadcaster Pat Spillane enjoying the films at Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Shane Riordan staff member at Saint Francis Special School at ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
The cast and crew of 'Derry Girls' reacting to their film in the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Daniel Horgan the star of 'Calendar Girls' being interviewed on the stage at the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
John Healy and Patricia Healy clearly enjoying the films at Saint Francis Special School fundraising night in the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Over 2000 guests attended Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
JUDGES APPROVAL: Comedian Bernard Casey enjoying the films at Saint Francis Special School ‘A night at the OsKaRs’ presented by the staff and children in association with Kevin Rowe Events and the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
School Principal Keith Ó Brolacháin introducing the films at Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ in the INEC Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
By Sean Moriarty
It was a night full of glitz and glam as over 2000 guests attended Saint Francis Special School ‘A Night at the OsKaRs' in the INEC.
The school teamed up with Kevin Rowe Events on Thursday night as a fundraiser for services for the students whose motto is 'Reach for the Stars'.
The ambitious project involved students, staff and supporters who come together to make seven short films based on famous movies with teachers, SNAs, the secretary, house staff, bus escorts, parents, family, and members of the children’s therapy team.
They each competed for titles like Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor during the night's event.
The judging panel included former GAA star and TV pundit Pat Spillane, the famous dancing Garda Mary Gardiner, radio DJ Brendan Fuller and comedian Bernard Casey.
A four-person committee was led by principal Keith O Brolacháin.
“The Ring of Kerry Cycle race is one of our biggest fundraisers,” said committee member Fiona Carroll.
“I was involved in that and straight afterwards Keith approached me with this idea. My first thought was no way, this can’t work, but he had done something similar at his previous school in Cobh. It was an amazing journey and an amazing night . The kids from the school stole the show with their performance of ‘The Greatest Showman’ – a story about people hidden from society and very fitting with our motto ‘Reach for the Stars’.
"All money raised is going to refurbishing our therapy rooms including speech and language, occupational therapy and sensory rooms."
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