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Tina Cunningham, Rita Gilbert and Suzanne Boyle at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE rain stayed away and the wind died down, for a fundraising event which has proved so popular over the past few years.
The Celebration Of Light drew hundreds to Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night for a short and beautiful ceremony, organised by Recovery Haven, which is a moving tribute to those who have been affected by Cancer.
Special guests on the evening were Rose of Tralee Elysha Brennan, Eibhlín Henggeler of The Rose Hotel who both took part in the ceremony, as well as many Roses and escorts who also attended.
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In its fifth year, the annual Celebration of Light event has taken place on beaches all over Kerry such as Fenit, Ballybunion, Banna, Causeway, Portmagee and Dingle and this year it was decided to hold it in Tralee in association with the Rose of Tralee Festival.
“It’s about celebrating the light and the life of those who have passed through their cancer journey. It’s also about supporting the light and life iof those who are going through their cancer journey,” said Eileen Comerford from Recovery Haven.
The Kerry Choral Union created a tranquil atmosphere with their wonderful singing, before people released lanterns into water at around 8pm.
There was further music before the conclusion of another poignant ceremony for this year which no doubt raised much needed funds for the cancer support facility. Scroll down for photos…
Jacqui and Shannon Tangney and Sandra Fleming at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Escort Stewart Nolan from Tralee with Kerry Rose Danielle O’Sullivan at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead Foran, Niamh O’Halloran, Grace McCarthy and Charlotte O’Halloran at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lauren Fitzpatrick and Caroline Simpson at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Vanetia Lucid and Marie Morris at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Members of the Kerry Choral Union at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Liz and Edel O’Leary, Teresa Smullen, Daithi Smullen, Brenda O’Regan and Mary Smullen at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lisa Casey, Shauna Casey, Julie O’Halloran and Catherine O’Halloran at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Escort Shane Kenny with Cork Rose Denise Collins at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The large crowd at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eibhlin Henggeler reading a poem at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Rose of Tralee Elysha Brennan at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Youngsters releasing lanterns at the Celebration Of Light at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
