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Rotary Youth Leader heading to Strasbourg

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A Killarney student will represent Ireland at the Rotary Youth Leadership trip to Strasbourg in February.

Having progressed beyond the Killarney stages of the competition, Abbie O'Sullivan, a Fifth Year student at St Brigid’s Presentation attended for interview in Cork on Wednesday, November 23.

Her success at this national stage of the interview process has meant that Abbie will be one of 24 students chosen from schools all around the country to represent Ireland at this prestigious event next year.

The Rotary Youth Leadership Competition is one of the longest running Rotary youth projects. It rewards young people with clear leadership potential based on their extra-curricular activities.

The finals were hosted this year by Bishopstown Rotary Club in The Lee Hotel, Cork. Abbie was interviewed by a panel of three who represented the private sector, the public sector and education. It was a tough interview but Abbie came out smiling and was happy with her performance.

Abbie, daughter of John O’Sullivan and Aisling Crosbie from Faha, hopes to study politics in University.

The exciting six day team building trip in February begins in Belfast where the students have a visit to The Titanic Centre, a tour of Stormont and they will meet with local politicians and business leaders.

They then travel to Dublin where they are invited to an information seminar and lunch hosted by the staff of the European Parliament offices.

This is followed by a tour of Dáil Eireann and further meetings with politicians. Afterwards the group fly to Strasbourg and prepare for the highlight of the trip which is a full day of debating a variety of motions at Euroscola at the European Parliament in Strasbourg along with about five hundred students from all over Europe.

Killarney Rotary Club have been hosting this at club level for many years and are delighted to say they have had many winners in the regional finals over the years who have gone on this trip and say it is an amazing experience and one they will never forget.

President Rayla Tadjimatova said she is thrilled to see this young lady go forward representing both the club and her school in Strasbourg. She congratulated Mr Jer Lyons, Abbie's teacher and thanked him for preparing her. She wishes Abbie well in her future and hopes all her dreams come true.

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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