A local family is desperately seeking the return of their beloved pet dog, Bruce, who was stolen from their home in the Kilcummin/Mastergeeha area on the night of Saturday, November 2.

Bruce, an 11-year-old Doberman, is easily recognisable due to a fresh wound on his left paw and his larger-than-average size.

Despite his intimidating appearance, Bruce is a gentle and friendly dog who requires daily medication for arthritis.

The family is offering a reward for any information leading to Bruce’s safe return. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Killarney Garda Station immediately.

The family is urging anyone who may have seen Bruce or knows anything about his disappearance to come forward, no matter how small the detail.

Despite the stormy weather, former and current staff of the Aghadoe Heights Hotel gathered in Listry to celebrate the 60th birthday of popular concierge, Kevin O’Shea.

The surprise party was a tribute to O’Shea, who has been a dedicated member of the Aghadoe Heights team for many years.

As a token of their appreciation, his colleagues presented him with a unique gift: a caricature of himself at work, created by the renowned Dublin artist Niall O’Loughlin.

O’Laughlin is best known for his work on iconic films like ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven,’ and ‘Help! I’m a Fish!’.

O’Shea was joined by his family and friends, including John and Orla Delaney, Kevin and Siobhan O’Shea, Darragh O’Shea, and Rachel Dower. Other attendees included Marie O’Connor, Marie Janot, Breda Moriarty, Laurent Janot, David O’Brien, Jason Higgins, Breda Lucey, Christina Nugent, Mikey Cronin, Tina Cronin, Padraig Casey, Katherine Cronin, Maura Casey, Noreen McGillicuddy, Patsy O’Brien, Brenda Courtney, Linda Kennedy, Jacinta Prendergast, Marie Chawke, Brendan Harnett, Aine Young, and Pat Chawke.
The event was captured by photographer Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan.