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Surprise birthday celebrations for Post Office staff
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: Killarney Post Office staff Anne Clifford (second from left) and Liam Hartnett were delighted when colleagues surprised them with decorations and treats for their birthdays. From left were: Mary O'Shea, Anne Clifford, Liam Hartnett, Monique O'Sullivan and Margaret O'Connor.
By Michelle Crean
Celebrating a birthday during lockdown may not be ideal - but staff in Killarney Post Office didn't let two of their colleagues down as they surprised them with some special treats on Friday last (June 5).
Anne Clifford and Liam Hartnett both had birthdays in the past week and were thrilled when they turned up to work to find the office decorated with party banners and balloons as well as delicious homemade cakes and treats baked by their colleagues.
Liam celebrated on Sunday (June 7) and Anne's birthday took place on Wednesday (June 10), and both were delighted with the kind gesture of their long-time colleagues who are also very good friends.
"We had a fabulous time," Anne told the Killarney Advertiser.
"When I came in on Friday it was a surprise to see all the decorations. They went to huge efforts. It made it very special, and it turned out to be a tremendous day."
Their colleague Christine Fleming made a homemade cake while their other colleague Mary O'Shea made Rice Krispie buns and Rockie Road.
"With the shops closed in recent times we're baking a lot of homemade treats ourselves," Anne said.
"People can't celebrate the way they used to at the moment so we said we'd celebrate through these tough times. You definitely appreciate things more now."
And she added that Killarney Post Office has been as busy as ever since the country went into lockdown, with earlier opening hours to accommodate customers in the first month and they've seen a huge increase in online shopping orders coming through their doors.
However, they are missing some of the regular customers who are still being cautious as the COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift.
"We miss our regular customers but we look forward to seeing them very soon."
Mamma Mia! screening draws crowds
The grounds of Killarney House and Gardens were transformed into an outdoor cinema as part of the new Summer in Killarney Festival.
A spell of fine weather provided ideal conditions for the open-air screening of Mamma Mia!, hosted in the National Park venue. Attendees gathered on the lawns ahead of the main feature, with a warm-up set supplied by a SPIN South West DJ.
Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with support from Fáilte Ireland, Kerry County Council, the NPWS, and Heineken, the event formed part of a month-long summer festival programme designed for locals and visitors alike.
Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Castlelough Bay hosts County Championship Regatta
Castlelough Bay on Lough Leane played host to the first County Championship Regatta of the year on Sunday, July 19.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue opened the event, welcoming Kerry clubs—including local sides Fossa, Workmen, and St. Brendan’s—and noting the long-standing rowing tradition supported by host club Flesk Valley for over a century.
Now in its fourth year, the regatta serves as the first of two qualifying events for the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, set to take place in Bantry from August 14 to 16.
Flesk Valley Chairman John Fleming commended the strong turnout, thanking club members, supporters, and the Kerry Coastal Rowing Association, led by Mary B Teahan, Johanna King, and Máire Twiss. He also acknowledged the assistance of the Killarney Order of Malta, Fossa Rowing Club, the NPWS, and local sponsors Killarney Credit Union, Leanes Tool Hire, and Hegarty’s of Castlelough.
Kerry clubs now turn their attention to Valentia Island for the second county championship regatta this Saturday, July 25.
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