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Sisters are doing it for others by chopping their locks!
By Michelle Crean
Not one, not even two, but three sisters were not "doin it for themselves" but instead for others - after donating a total of 24 inches of hair to charity.
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Proving that they each have a kind heart, Rebecca (10), Ava (8) and Ciara Knee (6) from Renasup, went for the big chop after being inspired by a friend.
The girls, all pupils in Gneeveguilla National School, headed to Aileen's Hair Salon in Knocknagree where their regular hairdresser Noreen Brosnan got the scissors out for the hair transforming act of charity.
And the idea for all three to take part in the charity act in aid of the Little Princess Trust was through Rebecca's friend Elaine McCarthy who got the chop for it last year.
"Rebecca was going to do it last year as her best friend did it," the girls' mom Anita told the Killarney Advertiser.
And when the girls heard about it they all decided to do it and let their hair grow longer, however they waited until Ava's communion was over the Saturday before the big chop, she added.
Third Class pupil Ava was up first followed by Fourth Class pupil Rebecca and finally it was First Class pupil Ciara's turn, watched on by their little brother Jamie (4).
"Ava was first up, she was fierce excited altogether. Rebecca went next and was excited and nervous as she had longer hair but she said she should have cut more off! Ciara was delighted with herself as well after."
Anita added that both herself and husband Ger are extremely proud of the girl's generosity.
They even inspired Ava's friend Amelia Fleming who also got her hair cut for the charity last Wednesday and Rebecca's friend Elaine, who originally got the chop, to do it again!
"They are privileged to be able to do it. They know it goes to someone who needs it. We're very proud of them."
Marti Pellow announces Killarney date at Gleneagle Arena
Marti Pellow, the former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, has announced a live show at the Gleneagle Arena, Killarney, for Friday, September 25.
Tickets for the event go on sale today, Friday, April 17, at 10:00am.
Pellow is one of the most successful vocalists in British pop history, having sold over 15 million albums. As the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, he was responsible for several number one hits, including “Love Is All Around,” which spent 15 weeks at the top of the charts in 1994.
In addition to his pop career, Pellow has become a major star in musical theatre, performing lead roles in productions such as Chicago on Broadway and the West End, Evita, and Blood Brothers.
His Killarney performance is expected to feature a mix of his solo material and the classic hits that defined his career over the last four decades.
Tickets start from €59.85 and are available through the Gleneagle Arena website.
Scairt an Dúchais…Call of the wild:
Fine art photographic artist Micheál O Sullivan launched his sole landscape photographic exhibition in Killarney House this week.
On hand with Micheál at Killarney House were from left, Conor Hennigan and Paul O’Neill, Wander Wild Festival, Diana Fawsitt, Supervisor Killarney House, Rachel Kavanagh, Killarney House, Veronica O’Connor, Fáilte Ireland and Nikki Wissell, Killarney House.
In this exhibition Scairt an Dúchais, which is part of the Wander Wild Festival, Killarney, (April 17-12) Micheál presents a curated selection of his archival work alongside previously unseen photographic images.
Micheál does not merely document the landscape; he interprets it, using light, shadow, and classic composition to transform his natural environment into emotive works of art.
His Internationally recognised photographic work is driven by a deep-seated passion for the craft of photography and a lifelong connection to Killarney and beautiful Irish landscapes.
Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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