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Angela takes the helm at Killarney Rotary Club
Incoming Killarney Rotary president Angela O’Connor accepts the chain of office from outgoing president John O’Sullivan.
Michael Fassbender to be honoured in home town HOLLYWOOD superstar Michael Fassbender is to be honoured in Killarney with the greatest accolade the town he grew up in can bestow. The acclaimed thespian will be inducted to the Order of Innisfallen in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the film industry which has seen him nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. The 39-year-old will be feted by the town’s Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and the Killarney Municipal Area for helping to boost Killarney’s profile on a world stage by achieving great success in his chosen field. The award will be presented to the star of such movie blockbusters as Hunger, 12 Years A Slave, Steve Jobs, Prometheus, Frank, Shame, MacBeth and Jane Eyre at a reception in Killarney on Friday, October 7. The event will be followed by the inaugural Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce gala blacktie ball in the Europe Hotel and Resort close to Michael’s family home in Fossa, where his parents, Josef and Adele, still reside. Michael was once an altar boy at the nearby Prince of Peace Church in Fossa and he attended the local national school before going on to St Brendan’s College and, later, successfully chasing his dream to become one of the world’s most in-demand actors. He was bitten by the acting bug when he joined the Bricriú Theatre Company, run by local man Donie Courtney, in Killarney, and he later moved to London which is still his base. The Order of Innisfallen is presented annually to recipients who have made a significant contribution to the economy of Killarney. Previous recipients include singer Daniel O’Donnell who attracts thousands of fans to his concerts in Killarney every year.
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THERE was a changing of the guard at Killarney Rotary Club this week as outgoing president John O’Sullivan handed over the chain of office to incoming president Angela O’Connor. Angela took the helm at the weekly Rotary lunch, which took place at Gaby’s Restaurant, High Street, on Wednesday. The incoming president, who has been a member of Killarney Rotary since 2008, is a solicitor and partner in the firm of O’Connor O’Shea, Solicitors, High Street, Killarney. Originally from Listowel, Angela has lived in Killarney for over 20 years. As a member of the ladies committee at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, she is actively involved with the junior members. “I am looking forward to my year in office and in strengthening Killarney Rotary Club’s involvement in its charity events and community projects,” Angela said. “I hope to continue and expand on the good work done by our outgoing president John in our projects such as the Youth Leadership Awards, the Young Musician of the Year, our annual charity wine and art night in November and our charity afternoon tea in October.” Outgoing president John O’Sullivan thanked his fellow Rotarians for their support and reviewed the highlights of past 12 months. John was applauded for a very successful year, during which he spearheaded numerous key events, including the Evening of Wine & Art following which funds were raised to buy a new vehicle for Killarney Water Rescue. John, a professional photographer, is a member of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team and also an organiser of Killarney Walking Festival. Among those present at the Killarney Rotary ceremony on Wednesday was Rotary Ireland assistant governor Teresa O’Brien.
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