.Nicola, Emily and Nora Corridon with ‘Cora’ at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean
A COLD crisp morning provided perfect conditions for a bit of exercise on St Stephen’s Day, while also raising money for a great cause.
The annual Bill Kirby Memorial Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation attracted the biggest crowd in years.
Organised every year by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, the traditional St Stephen’s Day walk has raised hundreds of thousands of euro for charities since 1999.
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Fox thanked everyone for turning up and remembered all those who have passed away over the past year. He had a special mention for the late Ciss O’Connor who helped out collecting on St Stephen’s Day over the years.
After the walk, there were hot drinks back outside the Brogue Inn, compliments of the Kirby/Cotter family. Scroll down for photos…
Claire and Grace Quinlan at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caitriona, Bonnie and John Ryan and Catherine Walsh at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanLisa Reidy, Brenna Mannion, TJ Mannion, Helen Curran, Noelle Reidy holing ‘Holly’ at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Carmel Leen and Noreen Quirke at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanAngela Sebak, Geraldine Riordan and Bridgert Riordan at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Larry Byrne, Clodagh Byrne and Breda Byrne at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanPauric Browne, Tom Browne and organiser Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor at the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.The large crowd gathers for the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk from outside the Brogue Inn on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.
