A NUMBER of people from Tralee have told their stories in a new book by a Kerry journalist to be launched next week.
‘Kerry Bravehearts’, written by Con Dennehy, looks deep into the heart and soul of 42 inspirational Kerry people who have overcome, and in many cases continue to overcome adversity in their own personal life.
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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.
Among those featured from Tralee featured are Ted Moynihan, Alanna Diggin, Orlagh Winters, Sharon Roche and Christy Leahy.
“This book 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 Currow native, Con Dennehy.
Others featured in the book are Margaret Curran (Waterville), Kathleen Poff (Brosna), Damien O’Carroll (Listowel), Adrian O’Connor (Cloghane) and Robert Barry (Kilflynn).
“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,” said Con.
“The book features the incredible and honest accounts of cancer by former Kerry Rose Julett Culloty from Kilcummin and Tralee fashion icon Orlagh Winters. Tralee farmer Tommy Moynihan recounts a horrific farm accident that resulted in the loss of his left hand while Ted Moynihan recalls his fascinating journey with the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Anthony Morris from Killarney details his traumatic battle with Lyme disease while Rathmore native David Saunders tells his inspiring story that saw him lose a leg to cancer but fight back to become an Irish international amputee soccer star. It’s a book that will bring readers through varying emotions from tears to laughter and from sadness to elation.”
The book, published by Roisin Publications, will be launched in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday, November 27 at 4pm by Radio Kerry presenter and journalist Deirdre Walsh.