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6.8.2021
FAREWELL: Denis O'Sullivan making a presentation to Fr George Hayes on behalf of Glenflesk Parish Council on his departure from the Parish. From l-r were: Jerry Mullane, Ann Lynch, Ann Culloty, Mary McCarrick, Noreen Kennedy, Helena Murphy, Shane O'Riordan, Eugene Bowler, Jimmy Healy. Missing from photo are: Padraig Cronin and Padraig Dineen. Photo: Seamus Healy
Glenflesk locals bid farewell to Fr Hayes | By Michelle Crean
The community of Glenflesk paid tribute to their hardworking priest as he prepared to move to his new parish in Kenmare this week. Fr George Hayes has spent the last five years in the parish of Glenflesk. He ministered in the three churches, Clonkeen, Glenflesk and Barraduff, and was very involved in the management of the four
schools in the parish, Raheen, Glenflesk, Barraduff and Knockanes. As part of the new Diocese of Kerry appointments announced by Bishop Ray Browne, Fr Hayes moved to his new parish on Wednesday. Fr Kevin McNamara, who has been based in Moyvane for the last number of years, has now become Parish Priest in Glenflesk. Local man Denis O'Sullivan made a presentation to Fr George on behalf of Glenflesk Parish Council on his departure from the parish.
"It was with surprise and sadness that the parishioners of Glenflesk learned that Fr. George Hayes was to move to Kenmare," Seamus Healy said. "Fr George came to us in 2016 and quickly endeared himself to all in the community, both young and old. He devoted a great deal of time to the Parish Council and Liturgy Group. In addition, there was the considerable administrative work involved in the day to day running of the parish." He added that parish life was busy for Fr
George, but he put great effort into ceremonies, especially with children. "We greatly appreciated his weekly 'Pastor’s Ponderings, which always gave us something to think about for the week. We thank Fr George for the time and energy he put into his work here and for the kindness and consideration he showed to all in the last five years. We wish him every health and happiness in his new parish in Kenmare. We welcome Fr Kevin Mc Namara and hope he will have many happy years with us."
Killarney local releases a new summer pop song | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy A Killarney local who formed a band just weeks before lockdown is set to release a new song today (Friday). Ciaran Quigley is part of a new and upcoming band named Chapter 3 which includes Rob Keating from Cork, and Kyle Duffy from Wicklow. The group first met on campus in college at MTU Cork School of Music and decided to form the band just two weeks before the global pandemic hit the country. Despite difficult and confusing circumstances, the trio continued their work from home. “It has been difficult for us especially since we live far away from each other,” Ciaran told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have done the best we could within the circumstances, and we have this song to show off for it." 'Ghosts' their new song was written this time last year, and when they were all able to meet up the band decided to go to Galway, where they met their producer Dave Skelton who helped their song come to fruition. “With his help we got ourselves going,” Ciaran said. “It’s a summer pop song and it’s about two people that keep seeing each other,
ALL SMILES: Fr Kieran O'Brien with the O'Grady family following baby Rosie's christening.
NEW SINGLE: Ciaran Quigley from Killarney is part of new and upcoming band Chapter 3, which includes Rob Keating from Cork, and Kyle Duffy from Wicklow, and they're releasing a new single today (Friday).
but they probably shouldn’t. Their feelings are in the way,” Ciaran added. The band have high hopes as when permitted, they want to put on a small gig in Cork. They are also releasing another song next month so keep an eye out for that as well. 'Ghosts' will be available on all streaming devices from today and you can follow Chapter 3 on all their socials.
Rosie gets her big day out One well-known Killarney family celebrated the baptism of their daughter in St Mary’s Cathedral recently. Born on June 3, Rosie O’Grady is the daughter of firefighter Martin Grady and his wife Emma, and younger sister to Amelia and Jack. She is the 28th grandchild of long-serving local councillor Donal, and Julia Grady. Fr Kieran O’Brien performed the ceremony, while Martin’s nephew, Cian O’Sullivan and niece Michelle O’Grady stood as godparents. Plans for Emma’s family, including her
other grandparents Joan and Ian Millis who are based in the Bromley area of South East London, to take part in the ceremony were scuppered by travel restrictions. After the ceremony the family had to operate under current restrictions and just 12 adults enjoyed an after-party at the Killarney Park Hotel. “We'd a fantastic day,” Martin told the Killarney Advertiser. "It was unfortunate Emma's family couldn't make it over due to the restrictions but we'd a nice small gathering to celebrate Rosie's special day."