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Two charities benefit from Mia’s new look

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By Michelle Crean 

Initially nervous as she faced a new look - one little Killarney girl is now thrilled that she was able to help not one but two charities - by cutting off her beautiful long locks.

Mia McMahon, daughter of Keith and Mary, Loretto Road, cut a whopping 14 inches of her blonde highlights for 'Locks of Love', creating a hair piece for children of the LauraLynn Children's Hospice.

And, not only that, but the Gaelscoil Faithleann pupil who has just finished Third Class, has fundraised over €2,500 for the Laura Lynn Foundation through a Facebook link which is available on her dad, Keith's Facebook page or on The Little Memory Gallery.

Mia's big day was Saturday as she went in to Sean Taaffe's in town where she nervously watched on as the plaits were chopped off. But, according to her dad Keith, it was smiles all around once the initial cut was done, and now she's happily sporting a whole new look which is being admired by all.

"Cutting her hair was a big thing," Keith told the Killarney Advertiser.
"She had been growing it for two years but when it came down to it she was thrilled."

Big sister to Luke (7) and Chloe (3), Keith said Mia looks two years older.

"The hair is going to The Little Princess Trust and the funds raised to the LauraLynn Children's Hospice. To be honest we didn't think we'd raise that much. Her mom Mary set up the link for €150 and we had to raise it a few times. The page has €1,100 now and we've more raised through other donations. We asked old friends and colleagues and everyone has been so generous. It's amazing."

He added that everyone is proud of Mia's act of kindness.

"We always support charities and wanted her to do something for charity as well. It's a good life lesson. The fact that she went and did it, we're so proud."

To donate go to: https://www.facebook.com/keith.mcmahon.963/posts/10158621264896275.

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Final delivery as DJ retires

By Michelle Crean There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties. Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement […]

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By Michelle Crean

There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties.

Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement from the Killarney branch of Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, a position he has held for the last 15 years.

On Friday night, colleagues from all three Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets stores gathered in the Killarney Height’s Hotel. DJ was also joined by his daughter and her partner for the special night.

“After almost 15 years of steadfast work with Corcoran’s, DJ has been a constant pillar of support for his colleagues and has helped the company go from strength to strength,” owner Kieran Corcoran said.

“Corcoran’s would like to wish DJ the very best of luck for the future and hoping that he enjoys his retirement. Many thanks to Killarney Height’s Hotel for hosting the staff night on Friday. A great night was had by all!”

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Rowers pull together for Order of Malta

Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head. And it was all […]

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Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head.

And it was all done indoors on rowing machines in support of the Killarney Order of Malta.

Just before 11am the Valley armada ‘left shore’, and approximately 40 members aged from 12 to 50ish set to their task with enthusiasm. By midday someone reckoned that Barack Obama’s Plaza had been reached but unfortunately there was no stop for tea, just a splash of holy water, a mouthful of Lucozade and a few jelly babies for the lucky ones!

As the kilometres clicked slowly by the temperature started to rise and the cry went up from the gasping veterans to open all the doors!

No such problems for the junior relay crews who had a fantastic morning rowing, laughing, and racing each other all the way to the finish.

The junior members who took on the half-marathon distance individually were amazing throughout and got stronger as the finish line came into view.

“We’re delighted with how the morning went,” Tadhg Kelly from Flesk Valley said.

“There was a great atmosphere in the venue, and we are grateful to all the parents and Flesk Valley supporters who came along to encourage our young and not-so-young rowers. It was great too to see the members of the Order of Malta in attendance to offer their support, and the club would like to thank everyone who donated on the day.”

Tadhg also expressed his thanks to the underage coaches and committee members for looking after everyone during the event. He especially wanted to mention everyone at Celtic Steps and the Killarney Racecourse for facilitating the club and Workmens Rowing Club and Glenflesk GAA for the use of their equipment.

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