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IT was another night of reflection, emotion and remembrance at Tralee Bay Wetlands for the eighth annual Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ on Thursday.
There was a large crowd present, many of whom had to park at the Aqua Dome, such was the popularity of the event which is both an important fundraiser and a wonderful way to celebrate the lives of those lost to cancer and those who have gone through their own cancer journey.
It was a lovely dry night as MC Sean Lyons introduced speakers, Marian Barnes from Recovery Haven, Chief Executive of the Rose of Tralee Festival, Anthony O’Gara — as the ceremony is held in conjunction with the Festival — Eileen Henggeler of The Rose Hotel and Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher.
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There was some wonderful music and song from Kerry Choral Union who really add to the serene atmosphere of the occasion, while the Recovery Haven choir also sang beautifully on the night.
The candle-lighting and stone-casting ceremony were special moments for those present, who were helped by members of Banna Rescue in setting the lanterns in the water. Well done to all on organising another moving and beautiful event. Scroll down for photos…
Francis Quirke, Rita Gilbert and Helena Young at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Phil Godsell, Marie O’Flynn and Emily Deglorie O’Flynn at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sharon Roche, Philomena Duggan and Christina Mulligan at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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David, Catriona, Aoife and Ronan Hobbert at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Brosnan, Michelle Brosnan, Richard Curtin and Noreen Brosnan at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Miranda Aherne, Carol Barry and Caroline Foley at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Connolly, Mary Jo Connolly, Anne Connolly and Sam Locke at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Recovery Haven choir singing at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Some of the crowd at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Kerry Choral Union in full voice at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anthony O’Gara addressing the crowd at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Limerick Rose and her Escort at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Meath Rose and her Escort at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Roses and Escorts setting down lanterns at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Placing the lanterns in the water at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Placing the lanterns in the water at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Placing the lanterns in the water at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Placing the lanterns in the water at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Banna Rescue members setting out the lanterns at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eileen Henggeler at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher reading the reflection at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marian Barnes addressing the crowd at the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
