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Celebrating 50 years of Keanes in killarney
Pat and Gerard Keane Director Keanes Jewellers and (centre) Paul Trant Manager Keanes Killarney celebrating 50 years in Killarney with a copy of the Kerryman from 1966 with story about Keanes Jewellers opening in Killarney 50 years ago.
Gerard and Pat Keane Director Keanes Jewellers with Rugby Star Siobhan Fleming and Paul Trant Manager Keanes Jewellers Killarney at the Keanes Jewellers 50th Anniversary celebration in Killarney.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Keanes Jewellers in Killarney and they have been celebrating throughout the month of December with a fantastic instore competition, and a radio promotion. In Cork since 1948, Keanes Jewellers first opened their doors to locals and tourists in Killarney at No. 2 The High Street in 1966, and went on to become an integral part of the local community. The building itself is steeped in history. In 1904 a French man named Louis Anthony came to Killarney and opened a photography shop here, he would cycle up the Gap of Dunloe taking photos of tourists, back to No. 2 to develop them, and then on to Ross Castle to deliver them. It has been noted that he revolutionised the photographic business locally. The building then went to Jackie Lynne, one of Kerry’s all-time great GAA men, who sold the building to Keanes in 1966. Keanes employed a local construction firm O’Connor & Breen for renovations and modernisation. O’Sullivan’s of Tralee were brought in for specialised tiling and Con O’Leary of Henn Street electrified the shop. To add to that, all the show units were made by local craftsmen, making Keanes shop a truly local success! Speaking about this special year for the Killarney store, Gerard Keane Snr. said “The Killarney store has a special place in our hearts, it was our first venture outside of Cork. Opened in 1966, I remember the day well. We were very impressed with what the people of Killarney were doing to promote the town and we wanted to become part of the vibrant and thriving community there. The welcome we received was second to none. We’re very proud to be celebrating 50 years in Killarney.”
Gerard and Pat Keane Director Keanes Jewellers with Lianne O'Sullivan, Sheila O'Donoghue, Joan Lenihan and Paul Trant Manager at the Keanes Jewellers 50th Anniversary celebration in Killarney.
St Oliver’s NS Marks Wear Red Day ST OLIVER’S NS last Friday held a ‘wear red jersey day’ to mark Show Racism the Red Card Wear Red Day. During the event, all of the students/ staff/ pupils wore red for Show Racism the Red Card. St Oliver’s NS along with other schools, businesses, organisations from throughout Ireland took part in Wear Red Day 2016. The day is an initiative of Show Racism the Red Card to promote anti- racism awareness and to raise funds for the work of the charity. . Speaking at the event in St Oliver’s NS Mr Rory Darcy (Principal) said: “Ireland is a multicultural society, we need to encourage children and adults to grow their understanding of the many new communities now represented. Unfortunately racism is a reality but today we have shown that we are making a stand and say there is no place for racism”.
02.12.16 Killarney Advertiser
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