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Kerry Person of the Year, Dr. Patricia Sheahan accepting the Crohan O’Shea perpetual trophy from President of the Kerry Association, Michael O’Regan.
AFTER a two and a half year hiatus, Oíche Chiarraí, the flagship event of the Kerry Association in Dublin, finally took place in The Green Isle Hotel in Dublin last Saturday night.
A great crowd was in attendance as well as the Sam Maguire Cup and a fantastic night was had by all, starting with a Dingle Gin reception and entertainment provided by Kerry band, No Strings Attached.
President of the Kerry Association in Dublin, Michael O’ Regan, presented the Listowel Tidy Towns Committee with the Laochra Chiarraí award on the night while Dr. Patricia Sheahan, was presented with the Kerry Person of the Year award.
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Listowel Tidy Towns committee representatives with some Listowel friends on the night – l-r Marion Walsh, Jimmy Moloney (Chairman, Listowel Tidy Towns), Breda McGrath, Julie Gleeson, Mary Hanlon, Norita Killeen, Imelda Murphy, Jenny Tarrant, and Mary O’Connor.
Listowel native, Patricia Sheahan qualified as a doctor in 1989 and has since made a significant contribution to Kerry life.
She has worked as the palliative medicine consultant in Kerry for the past 20 years. Alongside Kerry Hospice Foundation, she has helped develop a fully integrated palliative care service for the people of Kerry.
During her tribute to Dr. Sheahan, Kerry Association Chairperson Keelin Kissane, noted that the award was presented in recognition of the enormous contribution she has made to Kerry.
She has touched the lives of most families in the county and those families, some of whom were in attendance on Saturday, attest to her extraordinary sensitivity and compassion and going above and beyond the call of duty. She provides a special comfort at such a very difficult and emotional time and that’s something that the families of those in her care never forget.
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A large crowd of Patricia’s family and friends were in attendance on the night to see her collect the Kerry Person of the Year perpetual trophy as well as a gift from the Kerry Association, a painting by Tralee artist, John Hurley.
Vice-president of the Kerry Association, presenting a John Hurley painting to Kerry Person of the Year, Dr Patricia Sheahan.
Accepting the award, Patricia thanked her family, the Kerry Hospice Foundation volunteers and the staff of the Palliative Care unit for all their support.
To add to the celebrations, loyal Kerry Association supporter, Fr. Tony Gaughan also celebrated his 90th birthday on the night.
The Committee of the Kerry Association in Dublin would like to thank all of those who attended, as well as long-time sponsor, Kerry Group, Dingle Distillery who provided the lovely Dingle Gin reception on the night, sponsors Fexco and ADC Plasticard, Kerry County Board, the Green Isle Hotel and all those who contributed raffle prizes.
Some of the Sheahan family in attendance on the night.
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Kerry Association committee members: Mark Kennelly (Vice-president), Leonie Kelly, Michael O’Regan (President), Keelin Kissane (Chairperson), Maurice Moynihan, Liz Gaire, John Horgan, Seán O’Donnchú.
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