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Strictly Come Dancing Killarney raises e56,045 for charity
Talented Dancers In Full Flight
IT WAS a sell-out success when it took place in February and on Wednesday evening the organisers of Strictly Come Dancing Killarney were thrilled to present an impressive €56,045 to the beneficiary, the Killarney/South Kerry Branch of the Irish Cancer Society. Dancers and organisers returned to the INEC, the scene of the hugely popular productions they staged there for two consecutive years, for the cheque presentation. Over 2000 people packed the INEC in February for the 2016 event. “It was absolutely fantastic and all we can do is thank each and every one of the dancers and each and everyone of those that came to support the event,” a delighted Kathrina Breen of the Irish Cancer Society told the Killarney Advertiser. Tripping the light fantastic to victory were Garda Aoife Dolan Twomey and Liam Colleran of Budget Car Hire of the International Hotel. The second Strictly Come Dancing Killarney had Strictly Goes to
the Movies as its theme. The talented troupe included local hoteliers, builders, car dealers, Gardaí, teachers, farmers and care workers. Dance teacher Joe Burkett coached the troupe of 12 couples and the judges included Marina Cassidy, Niall O’Callaghan, Alan Finn and Elaine Canning. This year’s line-up featured Cllr Dan McCarthy, Niall O’Sullivan, Liam McCarthy, Johnny Brosnan, Timmy Moynihan, Kieran O’Halloran, Dermot Healy, Mike Doyle, Richie Fitzgerald, Conor Gleeson, Liam Colleran, Gavin O’Leary, Margaret McCarthy, Marie Carroll O’Sullivan, Aoife Cronin, Marie Coffey, Mary Cronin, Danielle Favier, Mary Hartnett, Vera Healy, Christine Tangney, Michelle Brennan O’Donoghue, Aoife Dolan and Shella O’Donoghue. The 2015 show raised almost €55,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. And, whisper it, Strictly’s many fans are already hoping for an encore performance next year!
Catch Of The Day For Irish Cancer Society
Dancers Christina Tangney, Aoife Twomey and Elaine celebrating that €56,045 was raised for the Killarney/South Kerry branch of The Irish Cancer Society following the Strictly Come Dancing 2016 event at the INEC. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
a Pictured with the cheque on Wednesday night were front from left, Kathrina Breen, Johnny Brosnan, Kathleen O'Shea, Aoife Twomey and Eugene O'Sullivan; second row, Tim Moriarty, Kathleen Cronin, Eleanor O'Doherty, Shella O'Donoghue, Michelle O'Donoghue and Gavin O'Leary; back, Marie Carroll O'Sullivan, Conor Gleeson, Elaine Cronin, Mary Cronin, Dermot Healy, Christina Tangney and Dan McCarthy. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
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Killarney Advertiser 29.04.16
“YOU’D be standing a very long time with a box to collect that!” was the verdict of a grateful Kathrina Breen of the Killarney and South Kerry Branch of the Irish Cancer Society after the society was presented with the proceeds of the Lough Lein Anglers charity fishing competition recently. Over 90 anglers took to the waters of Loch Lein for the event and landed a whopping €6243 for the cause. “Even before a fly was cast on the water, the charity event was already a success,” said Rory O’Flaherty of the organisers. At 11am, starter Dermot O'Mahony flagged the flotilla of boats off for the competition. “The lake was flat calm – not the best fishing conditions. However, after a light shower, the westerly breeze picked up and fishing conditions improved for the rest of the day,” said Rory. “It was reported that 'the West' had fished well the previous day, so a large number of boats headed in that direction. It was ironic then, that the competition was won on the opposite end of the lake.” Noel Duane (eight trout) and his partner Eddie Shanagher (six trout) fished the sandy Lake Hotel shore. “They were in the right place at the right time and finished first and second in the competition. PJ O'Brien had five fine trout to finish third,” said Rory.“More than half of the anglers brought trout to the weigh-in at Ross Castle that evening. Everyone reported that fish were moving in most parts of the lake. The prizegiving took place that night after a hearty meal in The Dromhall Hotel.
The Lough Lein Anglers Association prizegiving and charity presentation sponsored by Lee Strand in aid of Irish Cancer Society, Killarney South Kerry Branch, in The Dromhall Hotel. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ (MHPHOTOS.IE)