Killarney Rotary Club made a presentation of €25,000 to several local worth causes as result of its Christmas Wine & Art Night.

Members of Killarney Rotary Club and Wine & Art Night sponsors made a presentation to 14 beneficiaries following the club’s successful pre-Christmas fundraiser. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Members of Killarney Rotary Club and Wine & Art Night sponsors made a presentation to 14 beneficiaries following the club’s successful pre-Christmas fundraiser. Photo: Sean Moriarty

The beneficiaries included Anabla National School, Castleisland Daycare Centre, Coolick National School, Faha National School, Gaelscoil Faithleann, the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Stars, Killarney Athletic Football Club, Killarney Cardiac Response, Killarney Cougars Basketball Club, Knockanes National School, Loughquittane National School, Scoil Bhride (Loreto) National School and Tiernaboul National School.

Rotary Club President Barry Murphy announced the funding at a special lunch in the Great Southern Hotel on Wednesday.

“I hope the money will help them to complete the projects that this funding was raised for, and Rotary looks forward to seeing some of these when they are completed, he said at the lunch.
“I thank everybody involved in ensuring the evening was a huge success. A huge amount of voluntary work is involved in the organising of this event, before, during and after, by all. I thank the event sponsors and the 50-plus artists and craftspeople that exhibited and sold on the night.

“A special mention to all the patrons for attending year-in, year-out and the many new faces this year, for coming along to exhibit their art or craft pieces or to enjoy themselves tasting a selection of wines and locally brewed beers on offer, in the knowledge that they were supporting so many local groups by being there and to my fellow Rotarians for their ongoing enthusiasm and energy. They look forward to hosting this event again later this year.

Now in its 20th it’s the year Wine & Art Night is supported by Daly’s SuperValu Killarney, Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company and new last year the Killarney Credit Union.