CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, has announced the return of its annual Celebration of Light ceremony to Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday, August 21, at 7pm.
Run in association with the Rose of Tralee Festival, this poignant event aims to unite those touched by cancer and remember those we have lost.
The evening will be MC’d by Sean Lyons and will also feature a performance from the Kerry Choral Union and will also include prayers and readings from a number of special guests, including the reigning Rose of Tralee Sinead Flanagan, Recovery Haven Kerry founder, Marian Barnes, Oonagh O’Gara of the Rose of Tralee Festival and long-time Recovery Haven supporter, Cathal Walshe.
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A number of this year’s Rose of Tralee contestants and escorts will also attend, as will Rose of Tralee CEO, Anthony O’Gara.
The emotional release of candles and stones will also form part of the celebration – with the valued support of Banna Sea Rescue – with candles available to buy on the night.
The event is also being kindly supported by Mary O’Connor and her team at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Margaret Kissane, who has recently taken over The Lakeside Café at the Wetlands and will be open for light refreshments on the night.
“This is always such a very special event for Recovery Haven, and we are so thrilled to be able to hold it in person this year, after a two-year absence,” said the charity’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy. “The evening is a much-loved opportunity for people to join together in solidarity, hope and light in honour of those touched by and lost to cancer.”