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Rare chalice from Killarney residence up for auction

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RARE: Pat O'Donovan from O'Donovan and Associates Auctioneers and Valuers with the rare chalice from a Killarney estate.

By Michelle Crean

A very rare and "exceptional" silver chalice from a prominent Killarney estate is garnering huge international interest as it is up for auction this month.

Buyers from America, Germany and even Russia are hoping to get their hands on the German Augsburg silver chalice which dates back to the mid-1600s. It's due to go up for auction as part of a two-day sale of contents on May 15 and 16 next.

The piece is so rare that Pat O'Donovan from O'Donovan and Associates Auctioneers and Valuers in Newcastle West, who have it and other interesting items from the estate, said that it's something that rarely comes to market.

"Augsburg silver is highly sought after, it's exceptionally rare," he told the Killarney Advertiser.

At 16 inches high, the chalice features religious symbols including scenes of Adam and Eve, snakes, deer and other wildlife.

In his 15 years in the business and his father's 40 years he said they have never seen anything like it before and most likely won't again.

He explained that they received a call a few months ago and were instructed to sell the contents of the Killarney residence, which also included a huge collection of art works, but added he can't reveal the name of estate.

"They knew they had something special but didn't know anything about it," Pat said.

"It's so rare that you would not see the likes of it again. These are museum pieces."

It's expected to fetch between €4,000 and €5,000, he added.

"It probably wouldn't be the highest selling item but it is the rarest, something that you'd see in Christy's. As a piece of craftsmanship it's exceptional."

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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