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Fantastic Line-Up Of Ballad Bands And Singers To Help Two Great Causes

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Launching the Ballad and Folk Night fundraising concert at The Ashe Hotel were, front from left; musicians Mick Kerins, Pamela O’Connor, Peter Tigge, Dave Buckley, Joe O’Connor and Willie Kelly. Back from left; Mairead O’Carroll (Tralee Community Responders), Mary Fitzgerald (Comfort For Chemo Kerry), Audrey Moran, Jimmy Murphy (TCR), Julie O’Sullivan (TCR), Dan Quirke (TCR), Eileen Whelan, Abbie O’Sullivan (TCR), Padraig Hanrahan (The Ashe Hotel), Camelia Draghici (TCR) and Mary Lynch. Photo by Dermot Crean

A LINE-UP consisting of the best of local ballad/ folk musicians and singers will entertain at a special fundraising concert this December at The Ashe Hotel.

It’s a who’s who of the local scene appearing with Spailpín, Flight of Earls, Ronnie Ryan, Sligo & Shenanigans, Joe & Pam, Dreams of Freedom, Declan McTaggart, Rising Tide and a host of more acts taking the stage on Friday, December 6.

They’re all coming together on ‘A Ballad And Folk Night’ to raise funds for Tralee Community Responders and Comfort for Chemo Kerry.

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Julie O’Sullivan, fundraiser of Tralee Community Responders said that “any proceeds received will ensure that the important service which enhances the National Ambulance Service can continue. We are totally self-fundedand rely on fundraising events such as this to keep the show on the road.”

Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort For Chemo Kerry expressed her gratitude to the musicians who will give their time on the night to help raise funds for the charity.

Launching the Ballad and Folk Night fundraising concert at The Ashe Hotel were, front from left; Peter Tigge, Pamela O’Connor and Dave Buckley. Back from left; Julie O’Sullivan (Tralee Community Responders), Mary Lynch, Padraig Hanrahan (The Ashe Hotel), Mary Fitzgerald (Comfort For Chemo Kerry) and Jimmy Murphy (Tralee Community Responders). Photo by Dermot Crean

The main target of Comfort For Chemo Kerry is to develop a Centre of Excellence that would provide care for the cancer patients of Kerry and their families. It is hoped this will take the form of a separate purpose-built unit on the grounds of UHK.

It’s a one-off night not to be missed, so to buy your tickets, call into Paco on The Mall or call Mary on 087-1332179. Tickets also available on the door…if they’re not sold out!

Concert To Help Tralee Priest Bring Christmas To Children In Peru

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Fr David O’Connor from Tralee with a young Peruvian child.

A FUNDRAISING concert will be held next week to help a Tralee priest bring Christmas to poverty-stricken children in a South American country.

David O’Connor from Gurrane, went to Peru over 10 years ago on a holiday and was so moved by the poverty he saw there that he decided to stay.

He then went on to study for the priesthood in Spain and has now been back in Peru for a year.

David really wants to help the children in his area this Christmas and has been involved with organising food and clothes for the children since his time began 10 years ago.

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Every year trucks go out with food and clothes and they cater for over 2,000 children who would otherwise have nothing on Christmas day.

To help David, the Scotia Ensemble will present a concert of Christmas classics in aid of Kerry’s “Christmas for the Children” Outreach Project.

The festive evening of Christmas favourites on Tuesday, December 6, will take place in Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee.

From “O Holy Night” and “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” to Christmas Movie Music from “Home Alone” and “The Snowman” there will be something for everyone in the audience. They will be joined on the night by singers Mark Leen and Caitriona O’Sullivan who will sing us into the spirit of Christmas with festive favourites.

All proceeds go directly towards clothes, food and presents for the poor children in the area of Puno, Peru. The concert begins at 7.30pm. Limited seating available so book early. Tickets at €20 can be booked by clicking here, or through scotiaensemble@gmail.com

Watch Fr David ask one of the children in Peru what she wants for Christmas here…