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Ronan’s operation finally gets the goes ahead

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AT LONG LAST: Yesterday (Thursday) Ronan Foley finally had his spinal operation after waiting almost three years.

 

"He'll have a lovely Christmas now"

By Michelle Crean

It took almost three years - but yesterday (Thursday) was a day the family of Ronan Foley will never forget - as the 15-year-old finally had his life-changing spinal operation.

Described as "the best Christmas present" they "could have ever asked for", Ronan's father Tony told the Killarney Advertiser that "it's a major relief" to now be on the other side and that it'll mean huge changes to Ronan's quality of life going forward.

After waiting two years, eight months and 25 days in constant pain with his spine progressively getting worse until eventually it reached a 90 degree curve - it was a long day for Ronan and his family as the operation began at 9am and lasted until the early evening.

Tony and his wife Caroline Foley had fought hard publicly for the last year to help get a surgery date for their son after it was cancelled on more than one occasion.

"It will be his first pain free Christmas in years," Tony said.
"He's waiting nearly three years. We're delighted and it's a major relief, he was a long-time waiting."

A NEW START

The former St Oliver’s National School pupil can look forward to a new start back in school in 2021 and spending quality time with his friends once he has healed.

"We're hoping he'll be home by next weekend but hopefully maybe sooner. The operation now means he will be able to sit up for as long as he wants without being in pain. He can go back to St Francis Special School. He had no quality of life at school or with his friends, for example he couldn't go to the cinema as he was in too much pain. He'd tire easily. He was always energetic and this was wearing him down. He'll have a lovely Christmas now as he'll be well on the road to recovery."

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Cars & Coffee for Jack & Jill Foundation on Monday

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Cars & Coffee for Jack & Jill Foundation
Ballymac Vintage Club will host a Cars & Coffee morning on Bank Holiday Monday, June 1, at Glenduff Manor (V92 YH32).
The event runs from 10:30am to midday, with all proceeds raised on the day going directly to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.
An optional short local road run will take place immediately after the meetup, with participants returning to Glenduff Manor afterward. All vintage, classic, and modern interest vehicles are welcome to attend.

Ballymac Vintage Club members launching the upcoming Cars & Coffee morning at Glenduff Manor. Left to right: Tom Glover, Kian O’Connor, George Glover, Joan Glover, Brian Glover, Paul Ahern, Mary Lynch, Ivan Groves, Michael Horan, Trish Horan, and Philip Blennerhassett.

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Rathmore advance in Cumann na mBunscoil hurling competition

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The Allianz Cumann na mBunscoil South Kerry hurling finals took place in brilliant sunshine at the Kilgarvan GAA pitch on Monday, May 25.

In the Division 1 final, Holy Family National School Rathmore secured a fine victory over St. John’s National School Kenmare following a keenly fought and exciting encounter.

There was very little between the sides at halftime, but Holy Family opened up a gap in the third quarter and finished with a brace of late goals to seal the win on a scoreline of 6-5 to 3-3.

Pádraig O’Sullivan, Matthew O’Riordan, and James Buckley put in stand-out performances for the Rathmore side, while the work rate of Gavin Murphy, Dylan Moynihan, and Paddy O’Connor proved crucial to the win.

St. John’s Kenmare fought hard throughout, with Kori Walsh keeping the defence tight alongside Sean Tagney, Tristan Healy Kruis, and Timmy O’Sullivan, while Danny O’Sullivan, Cillian Kelleher, and Donie Lynch led the Kenmare attack.


The Division 2 title went to hosts Kilgarvan National School following a highly competitive three-team blitz that also featured Knockaderry National School and newcomers Scoil Ignáid Rís from Dingle.


Kilgarvan topped the group after some fantastic displays, with Séimí Tuohy performing excellently outfield and making crucial saves to relieve teammate Charlie Delaney, who did an equally superb job in goal. Knockaderry National School battled hard with Aidan Barry and Andrew Daly very much to the fore, while Danny Ó Brosnacháin made outstanding saves in goal and Harry Ó Conchúir worked tirelessly in midfield for the Dingle outfit.


Following their regional victories, Holy Family National School Rathmore alongside Kilgarvan National School will now advance to the county sections to represent South Kerry.

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