PHOTOS: Positivity And Creativity To The Fore At ‘Live Life Love’ Day In Fels Point

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TY Students from Mercy Mounthawk who won first place in the ‘Live Life Love’ film competition Intermediate Category in Fels Point Hotel yesterday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor

‘LIVE Life Love Day 2015’  was held in Fels Point Hotel yesterday as hundreds gathered for the screening and presentation of the ‘Live Life’ winning films and awards.

The event, which celebrated the late Donal Walsh’s message, was presented by RTE’s Aidan Power and guests included RTE’s Paschal Sheehy and Kerry footballer Barry John Keane.

TraleeToday.ie was there to find out exactly what the day was about, what it meant for people and to see how Donal Walsh’s message of ‘#LiveLife’ is being spread.

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“Live Life Love Day’ is a culmination of a national film competition that the Institute Of Technology runs with the creative media department. It’s a competition we run with the theme of ‘LiveLife’ that involves primary schools, secondary schools and third level.” said Mary Lucey of the creative media department in the IT Tralee.

“They [the entrants] have to think about how they ‘LiveLife’ and what their meaning of living life is, and then capture that in a two-minute film. They then have to upload into onto YouTube and send it into us.

“It’s a fun and uplifting event really. We’ll be screening the shortlisted films and then presenting the awards to the winners.”

This writer can vouch for the feel-good nature of the day, there were smiles and laughs all around the building as the excitement built up amongst the many schools gathered, especially for the announcement of the winners.

There was plenty of entertainment on show as the burgeoning crowd was entertained throughout the day by such  talents as singers Paulie O’Brien, Roel Villones, Eire Elvis and Q14.

Donal’s father, Fionnbar Walsh, gave his thoughts on the day and how he is especially proud of the positivity that is being spread through the message.

“One of the important things about this day is that people go out and do activities that they enjoy and that show how they enjoy life, and how they’re taking on the challenges of life,” he said.

“It’s a very positive message here today, it’s being driven by the young people. They’re getting behind it and they’ve bought into it immensely and that’s a really strong foundation really,” added Fionnbar.

Local schools were amongst the big winners at the event held here as part of fundraising by the ‘Donal Walsh #LiveLife Foundation’.

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Pupils from schools around the county had gathered, but there could be only one winner in each of the categories.

The Spa NS from outside town came a close second place with their film ‘Yerrah YOLO so GIYA’ (Yerra ‘You Only Live Once’ so Give It Your All’) to winners St Joseph’s NS in Ballyheigue in Primary School Category.

Mercy Mounthawk ran out big winners as they scooped first and second place in the Intermediate School Category. Ben Kavanagh took second place in this category, while the Transition Year 2015 group took first place.

At third level, Aidan Broletti came in second place while our very own ‘ITT TV and Film Society’ scooped first place.

This year was the first year of the ‘Other’ category, which opened up the theme of ‘LiveLife’ to those not in education but who still wanted to show their own interpretation of the theme.

Eamonn Norris finished in second place, as he was beaten to first place by the talents of Eimear O’Grady.

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At the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Bridget Crowley, Elma Walsh, Marty Boylan, Mary Lucey, Finbarr Walsh and Brian Hurley. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the ‘Live Life Love’ event were, from left: Bridget Crowley, Elma Walsh, Marty Boylan, Mary Lucey, Fionnbar Walsh and Brian Hurley. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Paschal Sheehy, Mary Mulvahill and Lisa Herlihy. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the ‘Live Life Love’ event were, from left: Paschal Sheehy, Mary Mulvihill and Lisa Herlihy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Bernard O'Connor, Aidan Power, John O'Connor, Jay Dalligan and Edmund Harty. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the ‘Live Life Love’ event were, from left: Bernard O’Connor, Aidan Power, John O’Connor, Jay Dalligan and Edmund Harty. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

Students of Mercy Mounthawk at the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Atlanta Kennedy, Brian Fox, Ben Kavanagh, Kelan Pierse, Diarmuid Barry, Jerri O'Brien and Dean Meehan. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Students of Mercy Mounthawk at the ‘Live Life Love’ event were, from left: Atlanta Kennedy, Brian Fox, Ben Kavanagh, Kelan Pierse, Diarmuid Barry, Jerri O’Brien and Dean Meehan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Colm Gurnett, John O'Shea, Phil Ahern and Damian Ruddy. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the ‘Live Life Love’ event were, from left: Colm Gurnett, John O’Shea, Phil Ahern and Damian Ruddy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

Eimer O'Grady, first prize in the 'other category' of the 'Live Life Love film competition' with, from left: Shane O'Connor, Aidan Power and Barry John Keane. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Eimear O’Grady, first prize in the ‘other category’ of the ‘Live Life Love film competition with, from left: Shane O’Connor, Aidan Power and Barry John Keane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

Eamon Norris, collect's 2nd prize in the 'other category' with, from left: Shane O'Connor, Aidan Power and Barry John Keane. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Eamon Norris, collects 2nd prize in the ‘other category’ with, from left: Shane O’Connor, Aidan Power and Barry John Keane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

'Eire Elvis' entertains the crowd at the 'Live Life Love Concert' on in the Fels Point Hotel. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

‘Eire Elvis’ entertains the crowd at the ‘Live Life Love Concert’ on in the Fels Point Hotel. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

Students of the ITT accepting the first prize in third level category of the 'Live Life Love' Film Competition from left: Aidan Power, Ivan Hartley (ITT), Ciara Delaney (ITT), Barry John Keane, Micheal Doherty (ITT) and Maurice Galway. Photo by Gavin O'Connor

Students of the ITT accepting the first prize in third level category of the ‘Live Life Love’ Film Competition from left: Aidan Power, Ivan Hartley (ITT), Ciara Delaney (ITT), Barry John Keane, Micheal Doherty (ITT) and Maurice Galway. Photo by Gavin O’Connor

Ben Kavanagh of Mercy Mounthawk won the 2nd prize in the intermediate category of the 'Live Life Love' Film Competition. With him, left to right: Aidan Power, Pascal Sheehy and Maurice Galway Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Ben Kavanagh of Mercy Mounthawk won the 2nd prize in the intermediate category of the ‘Live Life Love’ Film Competition. With him, left to right: Aidan Power, Paschal Sheehy and Maurice Galwey Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

Pupils from Bouleenshere National School, who won first prize in the primary category of the 'Live Life Love' Film Competition. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Pupils from Bouleenshere National School, who won first prize in the primary category of the ‘Live Life Love’ Film Competition. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

Bouleenshere National School pupil, Paige Drury talks to Aidan Power. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Bouleenshere National School pupil, Paige Drury talks to Aidan Power. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

Pupils of Bouleenshere National School at the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Katie Godley, Niamh Dineen, Maggie Stack and Jayda Carmen. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Pupils of Bouleenshere National School at the ‘Live Life Love Concert’ were, from left: Katie Godley, Niamh Dineen, Maggie Stack and Jayda Carmen. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

Students of Causeway Comprehensive Secondary School at the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left, front: Eilesh Harrington, Meagan Casey and Roisin Stack. Back: Brian Cahill, Sean O'Regan, Alban Stack. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Students of Causeway Comprehensive Secondary School at the ‘Live Life Love Concert’ were, from left, front: Eilish Harrington, Meagan Casey and Roisin Stack. Back: Brian Cahill, Sean O’Regan, Alban Stack. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

At the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Dervla Murphy, Caleigh Donnegan, Daniel Buckley, martin Lynch and Bob Corkui. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the ‘Live Life Love Concert’ were, from left: Dervla Murphy, Kayleigh Donegan, Daniel Buckley, Martin Lynch and Bob Corkey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the 'Live Life Love Concert' were, from left: Aidan Power, Barry John Keane, Paschal Sheehy and Alison Nulty. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the ‘Live Life Love Concert’ were, from left: Aidan Power, Barry John Keane, Paschal Sheehy and Alison Nulty. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

 

 

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