PHOTOS: Kerry Diaspora Honoured At Gala Dinner In The Rose Hotel

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Declan Murphy of Fáilte Ireland, Miriam Ferriter of Dingle Skellig Hotel and Lorcan Ó Cinnéide of The Blasket Centre at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

MEMBERS of the Kerry diaspora who are to the fore in promoting Kerry from a visitor and economic viewpoint, were honoured in Tralee on Friday at an event which is part of the ‘An Turas Mór– the Homecoming Kerry Festival’.

The special event, which took place in the Rose Hotel, Tralee, saw 23 members of the Kerry diaspora, based in London, Manchester and Massachusetts, honoured for their work.

Six recipients who have passed to their eternal reward, were represented by family members and friends who travelled to accept the award on their behalf.

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Those honoured on the night were Dan Tim O’Sullivan; Noel O’Sullivan; Brendan Riney RIP ; Patrick McGillicuddy; Christy Kissane RIP; Denis Nolan; Liz Shanahan; Fr. John Ahern; Patsy Byrne RIP; Pat Griffin; Vincent Harty RIP; Mary Sugrue; John Murphy RIP; Sheilagh O’Connor; Monty Mythen; Sean Cahillane; Tom Roche; John Griffin; Sheilagh McCarthy; Anthony O’Gara; John Flavin RIP; Gerry Rochford and Teresa McCarthy Dixon.

The idea to honour these recipients arose from a meeting between Kerry County Council and the Kerry Association in London earlier this year, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn paid tribute to the recipients, recognising their love of the county and their desire to work on behalf of Kerry.

He also stated that plans were underway to hold a similar event in the USA next year to honour New York based members of the diaspora.

Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell stated that it was fantastic to see the work that the Kerry diaspora do in terms of investing in the county, and promoting Kerry as a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

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The continuing work of the Kerry diaspora into the future was also recognised on Friday evening, as the Kerry Convention Bureau unveiled their Kerry Ambassador Programme.

This has been created for community and industry leaders who are interested in supporting the county by influencing and attracting business events and investment opportunities to Kerry.

A group of 37 highly regarded key influencers and decision-makers who hail from Kerry and across the globe, representing sectors such as community, enterprise, academia, business, engineering, medicine, science, technology, sport, arts and culture, and who have demonstrated their commitment and passion for their county will use their knowledge and connections to advocate for Kerry. Scroll down for photos…

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Patrick Doyle, Niamh O’Sullivan, Michelle Culloo and Bridget Fitzgerald at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

Connie Kelly, Noel O’Sullivan and Mayor Mikey Sheehy at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Brian Kissane, Ursula Kissane, Stephanie McGuinness and Belinda Kissane at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

Terry O’Brien and Teresa O’Brien at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Sheila Dickson, Orla Harty, Debbie Paxton and Dee Cascarina at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

Edel Lawlor and Clodagh O’Sullivan at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Becky Hargrove, Ciara Sugrue and Breffni Ingerton at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mary J Murphy, Vince Dignam and Breda Horgan at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Paris McCarthy and Sheila McCarthy at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mairead Corridan, Peter Middleton and Sheila O’Connor at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Oonagh O’Gara, Suzan O’Gara, Steve Cronly, Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy and Anthony O’Gara at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

Hugh O’Donoghue and Madeleine O’Donoghue at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Niamh O’Sullivan and Michelle Reidy Gallagher at an event in The Rose Hotel on Friday night to honour members of the Kerry diaspora. Photo by Dermot Crean

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