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Deirdre Walsh launching ‘Kerry Bravehearts’ with its author Con Dennehy and graphic designer Helen Sleator. Photo by Dermot Crean
‘KERRY Bravehearts’, a new book written Kerry journalist and photographer Con Dennehy, was launched before a capacity crowd in the Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday last.
Launched by Radio Kerry presenter and journalist, Deirdre Walsh, the 270 page book looks deep into the heart and soul of 43 inspirational Kerry people who have overcome, and in many cases continue to overcome adversity in their own personal life.
Men, women and children from all over Kerry are featured in the book which brings readers on a journey that is physical, emotional and spiritual.
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“The launch at the Gleneagle Hotel was an amazing day filled with excitement and emotion,” said Currow native, Con Dennehy. “Most of the people featured in the book were interviewed by Deirdre Walsh during the afternoon. Her professionalism shone through and really added to the occasion. The introduction to the book was read by Megan Dennehy. The book, available all over Kerry and beyond from this week, invites each of us to put ourselves in another’s shoes, to see and feel the existence of pain, bravery, love, community and courage. It is a book brought to you by ordinary people who have, and continue to live, extraordinary lives,” said Con.
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Author Con Dennehy with Ella Murphy O’Connor and Deirdre Walsh at the launch. Photo by Dermot Crean
Each person featured in the book has battled with a range of life changing traumas such as cancer, Parkinson’s disease, depression, brain injury, loss of limbs, strokes, epilepsy, suicide, rare growth disorders and other medical issues.
There are also a number of inspirational stories of Kerry people who have done phenomenal work in their own communities. This is the second book by Con Dennehy following the success of ‘Tough as Leather’, the story of World Mountain running champion John Lenihan, in 2015.
