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“We cannot put a value on what she will gain from it”

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COLLECTION: The O'Mahony family collected their new Ford Tourneo from Kevin Donnelly of Killarney Autos.

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By Sean Moriarty

 

Alexis O’Mahony and her parents Steve and Teresa collected their new specially adapted Ford Tourneo van from Kevin Donnelly of Killarney Autos this week.

The purchase of the new van was made possible thanks to the generosity of many individuals and businesses in Killarney who donated to the special fundraiser run by the ‘Let’s Help Alexis’ trust.
Last week the Killarney Advertiser reported that the van was almost ready - now the family are on the road!

“We cannot put a value on what she will gain from it. It is a lot more than the value of the bus. It’s a great story amongst all the doom and gloom and shows that anything can be achieved despite the restrictions and fear out there. It’s the community of Killarney and beyond that did it,” Steve, who again thanked locals for their support, told the Killarney Advertiser.

The changes the family will experience are unmeasurable; they no-longer have to take Alexis’ wheelchair apart to fit it into their previous family car, special equipment on the van means that her own medical equipment can be charged on board, there is room for someone to sit in the back of the van and keep the four-year-old company on long journeys, and much more.

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TY Christmas markets brought festive cheer

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St Brigid’s held their Transition Year Christmas Markets which brought colour, creativity and entrepreneurial flair to the school last Tuesday.

The hall was transformed into a festive marketplace as TY students showcased a wide range of products, modern, on-trend and carefully designed to appeal to their target audiences from 1st to 6th year.

The event was filled with Christmas cheer, complete with treats, photo opportunities and seasonal music.

Shane Enright from Bank of Ireland was the judge, he spent time visiting each stall, offering valuable advice and encouragement to the budding young entrepreneurs.

For Innovation, Creativity and Sustainability, Reel Moments was the winner. Lucky Loops had the best promotion and stall innovation while Charms & Comforts met the market’s needs.

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Weather alert casts doubt on tomorrows parade

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The third Magic Street Parade, scheduled for Saturday, may not go ahead due to adverse weather conditions.

The organisers of the Christmas in Killarney festival are currently monitoring the weekend weather warnings.

A final decision on whether the parade will proceed will be made early on Saturday.

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for a number of counties, including Kerry, this Saturday with a possibility that it could be upgraded to a Status Orange.

Met Éireann has advised of the threat of spells of very heavy rain with an increased risk of floods which could lead to difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.

As of 3.00pm on Friday afternoon, the plan is expected to go ahead as planned. However, the Christmas in Killarney Festival committee will continue to review the situation and will be guided by advice from Met Éireann and the local authority.

A definite decision will be confirmed Saturday morning on whether the parade will proceed.

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