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Rotary Club launch annual fundraiser

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WINE AND ART: Killarney Rotary Club launched this year's Wine and Art charity event in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday afternoon. Pictured front l-r were: Denis Tucker, Anne Alcock, Conor Griffin (President) and Grace O'Neill. Back l-r were: Martina O'Leary, Ciara Irwin Foley, John O'Sullivan, Jimmy Mulligan, Paul Sherry, John Shanahan and Catherine Fleming. Photo: Michelle Crean
 
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By Michelle Crean
 
It’s always a huge event in Killarney the 2019 Rotary Wine and Art Evening and tickets are selling like hot cakes.
Launched on Tuesday at the Great Southern Killarney, Killarney Rotary Club said that many local groups are to benefit from the popular fundraiser.
This year’s event takes place on Thursday, November 21 at the Great Southern Killarney.
“Our beneficiaries this year are The Stephen Lyne Foundation, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Coolick National School, Killarney Swimming Club, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Killarney Athletic, St Paul’s Basketball Club and Beaufort Youth Club,” Conor Griffin, President of Killarney Rotary Club, said.
“Our main sponsors again this year are Daly’s SuperValu Killarney and as always we are very grateful for their support.”
And he’s asking the public to spread the word to anyone you know who is involved in art.
“We are delighted to welcome back our annual artist contributors and also delighted to welcome anybody new. We look forward to seeing you there.”
Any artists who would like to get more information or an application form for the 2019 Rotary Wine and Art Evening can email killarneyrotaryclub@gmail.com.
 
 
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‘Pink Night’ held in Kilcummin in aid of Comfort for Chemo

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‘Pink Night’ was held in Kilcummin on January 10 in aid of Comfort for Chemo, bringing the entire community together for a very important cause.

The event, which was postponed from the previous week, had music from Rosie and Derry Healy and DJ Declan.

Pink Night has been running for over 20 years, and this marks the fourth year that Comfort for Chemo has been chosen as the beneficiary.

Speaking on the night, organiser Geraldine Pigott said the charity continues to resonate deeply with the community.

She said: “Cancer has touched so many families in one way or another, and Comfort for Chemo offers such practical support at a very difficult time,”

The event drew a strong turnout, and the organisers expressed gratitude to the many local businesses and individuals who donated prizes.

“The generosity we receive every year is incredible,” Geraldine added. “From sponsors to ticket sellers and everyone who comes through the door on the night, it really shows the strength of community spirit here.”

The Best Dressed awards on the night went to Noreen O’Neill & Mike Moloney.

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German artist to exhibit Rossbeigh Beach findings in Killarney

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German artist Markus Ehrhard will present his latest work in Killarney starting this week at an exhibition titled ‘9 Years in Glenbeigh’

The collection is based on items and materials the artist discovered on Rossbeigh Beach during his time living in the area.


The exhibition will be held in the foyer of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport located on New Road, directly across from the Garda Station. Ehrhard, who is originally from Trier in Germany, now resides in Glenbeigh and has spent nearly a decade documenting and collecting the findings that form the basis of this display.


The official opening took place on Thursday, (January 15), at 6pm.


The show will remain open to the public until Friday, February 20.

Admission is free and all members of the community are welcome to attend the launch or visit the display during the month-long run.

The exhibition space is managed by Maurice Condon, who coordinates a rotating schedule of cultural events in the New Road building.

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