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Tralee Corporate Road Race To Help Kerry Hospice Foundation

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Michelle Greaney with Maura Sullivan and staff from the Bon Secours launching the Tralee Corporate 5k/10k Road Race.

THE Kerry Hospice Corporate 5k and 10k Road Race takes place on Saturday, November 9 at 10:30am from the Tralee Bay Wetlands.

Every runner is welcome to take part in the event — which has the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee as the primary sponsor — but organiser Michelle Greaney is also inviting companies to put on their running shoes and join in some healthy competition with work colleagues, friends and other businesses.

“I want to extend out to the business community that feel good factor and sense of camaraderie that running brings,” said Michelle.

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“I would love you to take this opportunity to get out and get physically active to allow your team to thrive at work both physically and mentally. The Health benefits of taking part in a regular exercise programme are incalculable.”

“The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee recognises the importance of daily exercise in the workplace and this event will be a celebration of well being and community,” she added.

There are already team entries from hospitals, accountancy firms, medical practice and schools. Entry fee per team is €80 for the 5k and €100 per team for the 10k.

Individual entry is €20 for the 5k and €25 for the 10k. Register by clicking here.

There will be prizes on offer for the top three teams in the male, female and mixed categories. There are trophies for top three individuals and customised medals for all participants. All proceeds from the event will go to The Kerry Hospice.

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Red Hurley To Perform Concert In Aid Of Kerry Hospice

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Peter Coffey, Maura Sullivan, Catherine O’Connor, Fr Padraig Walsh, Bridie O’Connor, Mary Shanahan, Padraic Browne, Aidan O’Carroll and Michael Fox Connor looking forward to the Red Hurley concert in aid of Kerry Hospice on September 29. Photo by Dermot Crean

ONE of Ireland’s most famous singers will pay a visit to Tralee at the end of the month to take part in a special concert for Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church in Tralee is the venue for Red Hurley and guests at the charity gala concert on Sunday, September 29.

Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor is organising the concert. A similar event was held last year at St John’s Church which was enjoyed by all.

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The concert will feature St John’s Gregorian Choir, the Kerry Chamber Choir, the Kerry Chamber Orchestra, the O’Connell Sisters while the special guest on night will be Red Hurley.

The concert starts at 7.30pm and goes on until 9pm with tickets for the night set to cost €20. Tickets will be on sale from St Brendan’s Church, St John’s Church, The Palliative Care Unit in UHK and Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor at 087 9833 075.

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PHOTOS: Taking In The West Kerry Sights On Charity Bike Run

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Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.

AS always there was a great turnout on Sunday in Blennerville for the annual West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike run.

Organised by Maura Sullivan, over 60 bikes took part and people travelled from all over the country, taking in the sights of West Kerry and raising funds for Kerry Hospice Foundation.

The bikers visited Castlegregory, Clahane, Brandon & Brandon Point, over the Conor Pass and into Dingle.  They finished off with a visit to Minard Castle and Inch before returning to Blennerville. An impressive €1,850 for Kerry Hospice. Scroll down for photos…

Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Participants in the West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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Kerry Hospice Urges Public To Support Annual Big Coffee Morning

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Former Roses lend their support to the Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice.

ONE of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Kerry Hospice takes place next month.

The annual coffee morning, sponsored by Bewleys, will be held at homes, pubs, clubs, hotels and businesses all over the county on Thursday, September 26.

The Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice is one of the biggest days for Together For Hospice which is a national fundraising body for 24 specialist Hospice and Palliative Care providers in Ireland.

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A number of former Roses lent their support to the fundraiser on their visit to the town earlier this week.

Every cent that is raised in Kerry stays in Kerry. Bewleys are in their 32nd year of sponsoring the event and millions of euro have been raised for services right around the country.

If you want to host a coffee morning or find out where in Kerry people are hosting fundraisers in your area, contact the Kerry Hospice Foundation via their Facebook page by clicking here or on the website by clicking here.

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Glanageenty Loopers To Run From Bray To Valentia In Aid Of Kerry Hospice

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The Glanageenty Loopers will be taking on a run from Bray to Valentia from next Saturday.

THE ‘Glanageenty Loopers’ are entering a relay team to run from Bray Head, Co. Wicklow to Bray Head to Valentia Island while also raising funds for Kerry Hospice.

This race will take place over an 8-day period from Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, June 30. Brian Byrne is a founding member of the Glanageenty Loopers and along with two
colleagues, completed this run in its entirety back in 2000.

This year, Brian has inspired 10 members of Glanageenty Loopers, based in Ballymac, to take on the challenge as a relay.

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The race has now been placed on the annual race calendar with the Irish Mountain Running Association (IMRA). The runners will start on Bray Head, Co Wicklow on June 22, cover a number of trails across five counties before reaching the Kerry Way at Killarney, on to Portmagee and finally to Bray Head on Valentia Island some eight days later.

The 200-year-old Valentia Slate Company, which earlier this year achieved the coveted
status of World Heritage Stone, is sponsoring the finisher mementos for the race.

The “Glanageenty Loopers” have chosen to fundraise for The Kerry Hospice Foundation
which is a voluntary organisation that provides t funding and Support for Palliative Care
Services in Kerry. To donate click on www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Head to Head

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Kennedy Cup Coaches Make Donation To Kerry Hospice Foundation

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The Kennedy Cup squad with the cheque presented to Kerry Hospice this week.

THE Kennedy Cup coaches and squad were at the Palliative Care Unit this week to make a special presentation.

The coaches for the U14 Schoolboys soccer team donated their expenses of €1,000 for the year to the Kerry Hospice in memory of the late Rosemarie Quill, sister of coach Aidan Murnane.

The Kerry Hospice Foundation thanked Aidan along with fellow coaches Andrew O’Leary and Donal McGrath, for their generosity.

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The coaches wanted to acknowledge the wonderful care and attention that Rosemarie received from the staff in the Palliative Care Unit before her passing in late December 2023.

Kerry Hospice also wished the U14 boys all the best in the forthcoming Kennedy Cup competition in June.

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Fundraiser Remembers Loved Ones This Christmas While Helping Kerry Hospice

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THE annual ‘Light To Remember’ fundraiser for Kerry Hospice is now in its sixth  year and the Hospice is hoping people will log on to leave a tribute to a loved one.

The Kerry Hospice Foundation virtual Light To Remember Christmas tree is a lovely way to remember so many of our loved ones who are no longer with us and to let someone special know you are thinking of them at this time of year.

All the while you will be supporting such valuable services here in Kerry. The Kerry Hospice Foundation Virtual Tree will be live right up to and during Christmas.

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People can click on the link https://lighttoremember.com/ and from there they can leave a public message for a loved one which can be seen in the live book or just sponsor a light on the tree without a name.

All donations will again go to fund the Inpatient Unit, the Day Unit and the Home Care services.

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Take A Winter Solstice Trek In Aid Of Kerry Hospice

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The winter solstice wall to ‘The Paps’ takes place on Saturday, December 23, in memory of Johnny ‘the Rock’ O’Brien. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

PEOPLE are invited to take part in a trek to the ‘Paps’ before Christmas in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

As the astronomical calendar gets closer to the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year – this year the ancient trek takes place on Saturday morning December 23, departing at 6.45 am.

Having a Saturday Solstice will allow people to travel and have time to savour the day, marking the first day of the Christmas holidays.

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This year the charity walk will be in memory of Johnny ‘The Rock’ O’Brien, who sadly passed away on St. Stephen’s Day, 2022.

Johnny was the heart and soul of Glenflesk, a caring farmer and neighbour who lived his life on his own terms.

The Late Johnny ‘The Rock’ O’Brien, from Glenflesk  Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Waving to everyone who passed his house, with a return beep from lorries and locals. He tended to his animals with such compassion, and made sure they were safe during storms and floods.

Carpooling is encouraged parking at the Kerry Way Inn, Glenflesk, and with the kind permission of local landowners, the walk departs at Garries Bridge – the first bridge after St Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk, Meeting at 6.45am.

The long walk in darkness to the summit, has two strenuous inclines, leading to the Western Pap at 690 Metres.

At approximately  8.45am sunrise and craic begin, with Glenflesk’s finest musicians Derry and Rosie Healy, setting the pace for a Kerry polka set,  followed by a rendition of ‘For these are my Mountains’ Johnny ‘The Rock’ O’Briens favourite song. Mountaineer Donie Mulcahy and crew will guide the walker to and from the summit.

These ancient sacred summits, ‘The Paps of Anú’, are in the Derrynasaggart Mountains close to the Cork-Kerry border. The Paps have long been associated with mythology, mysticism and majesty.

Donations will be collected on the morning of the walk. It is compulsory to wear a head torch, a level of fitness is required. Proper walking boots and rain gear is advised.  Guides will be on duty for gear check before departure.

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PHOTOS: All The Style From The Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball

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Denis, Linda and Ben Hanafin at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT was a stylish night out in Ballygarry Estate on Saturday for the Tralee Rotary Winter Gala Ball, with around 170 guests in attendance.

Held in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, the guests paid €125 a ticket to attend the black-tie event with guests gathering for a prosecco reception in the Pavilion, followed by a sumptuous four-course feast in the main banqueting room.

There were loads of spot prizes generously donated by over 30 businesses in Tralee and beyond, as well as an auction of a signed Rachel Blackmore photo donated by Pat Healy Photography and a two night stay in the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny.

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Entertainment on the night came from Escapade and a lot of money was raised for a great organisation in Kerry Hospice Foundation.

As well as the fundraising, it was, of course, a fabulous night for fashion as you can see from the glamorous guests in the photos below…

John Tuite and Alannah Maharaj at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Robert Rusk and Bríd McElligott Rusk at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Claire O’Brien, Richard Liston, Tommy Greaney, Kathleen Lehane and Eithne Greaney at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Norita Cullinane and Helen Mannix O’Leary at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Adrian and Maria O’Gara with Julianne Spring Heavey and Orla Griffin at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Morna O’Halloran, Grace O’Donnell and Sinead O’Connor at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie McSwiney, Margaret Crean and Mary Shanahan at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Teresa and Terry O’Brien at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eleanor and Esther Laverty at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Patricia Sheahan, Ann Marie Breen, Elizabeth Koch, Emer Murphy and Keira O’Regan at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
James and Mary Murphy at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Colm and Breda Murphy at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie and Mark O’Sullivan at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Róisín and Peter Browne at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
TJ and Helen O’Connor at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ursula Scullion, Helen O’Connor, Brid Walsh and Paula Adcock at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The organising committee for Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball, John Moriarty, Grace O’Donnell, Tralee Rotary President Michael Lynch, Denis Hanafin and George Philip at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Tommy Lynch, Aoife O’Carroll, Abigail Sheridan and Cormac Lynch at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amanda Coulson and Mary Fitzgerald at the Tralee Rotary Club Winter Gala Ball at Ballygarry Estate on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Nearly €2,400 Presented To Kerry Hospice After Fundraiser At Paco

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Audrey Moran (fourth from left) presented a cheque to representatives from Kerry Hospice last Friday.

A TRALEE woman was delighted to hand over a cheque for €2,376 to the Kerry Hospice Foundation last Friday.

Audrey Moran and her friend Eileen Whelan organised a music and fashion on The Mall in early October in aid of the Palliative Care Unit.

Audrey sadly lost her husband Seán recently and she wanted to give something back after the wonderful care he received in the Palliative Care Unit.

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It was a very well supported event with music from Ger Holland and a fashion show taking place just outside the shop on the Mall. Even Cllr Sam Locke and Deputy Michael Healy Rae took part, modelling clothes.

Bridie O’Connor and Maura Sullivan from Kerry Hospice came to Paco on Friday to collect the cheque and thanked Audrey and Eileen for their efforts.

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Kerry Hospice Christmas Cards Launched In Grand Hotel

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Members of the Kerry Hospice Christmas Card Committee launch the annual Christmas Cards last night in The Grand Hotel.

ONE of the Kerry Hospice’s biggest annual fundraisers was launched last night in The Grand Hotel.

The Kerry Hospice Christmas Cards raised around €42,000 last year and they hope to repeat that success with the latest collection launched by the Christmas Card committee.

Designed by local artists, the cards are beautifully illustrated and thanks were expressed to the artists for giving their time and talent for such a great cause.

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Artists this year are Jane Hillard, Kevin Barry, Kate Shanahan, Ber Earley,Maureen O’Mahony, Gianni Fitzgibbon, Aine Newsome, Theresa Horan and Phil Daly.

For over 30 years, Kerry Group has sponsored the production of the cards and are on board again this year, which is gratefully appreciated by KHF. Maura McDonald from Kerry Group was on hand last night to help with the launch.

The cards are now on sale and can be purchased from local branch members, the office or get in touch via their Facebook page by clicking here.

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PHOTOS: Fantastic Fashion Fundraiser Raises €2,200 For Kerry Hospice

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Cllr Sam Locke and Deputy Michael Healy Rae who were modelling at Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE was music and fashion on The Mall on Saturday as Paco Tralee held a fundraiser for Kerry Hospice.

Eileen Whelan of Paco decided to hold the fundraiser as her her good friend Audrey Moran sadly lost her husband Seán recently and she wanted to give something back after the wonderful care he received in the Palliative Care Unit.

There was music from Ger Holland while the fashion show took place just outside the shop on the Mall with local ladies modelling Paco fashions while male models Cllr Sam Locke and Deputy Michael Healy Rae strutted their stuff wearing clothes from Celsius.

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“The weather really suited us and it brings a lovely atmosphere to the Mall on a Saturday,” said Eileen Whelan.

“It’s so close to my heart because we are remembering Sean Moran today, the husband of a great friend of mine Audrey Moran. It’s all to recognise great care he received in the Palliative Care Unit and to raise funds for that.

“I can’t speak highly enough of the people of Tralee for the support they have given us today and always for our fundraisers,” said Eileen. Scroll down for photos…

Eileen Whelan of Paco with Mary Lynch and Audrey Moran at Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dympna O’Connor, Eileen O’Shea, Eileen Cronin and Margaret Clifford at Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ger Holland sings while Eileen Moran collects for Kerry Hospice outside Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Therese O’Brien, Laura Garcia and Nuala Carey at Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A model on the ‘catwalk’ at Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Carole Dooley with Dympna O’Connor at Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Carole Dooley modelling outside Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr Sam Locke modelling outside Paco on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Paco To Host Fundraising Coffee/Fashion Event In Aid Of Kerry Hospice

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Eileen Whelan of Paco on The Mall is hosting a coffee/fashion fundraiser this Saturday.

IF you’re around Tralee town centre this Saturday, the why not pay a visit to Paco on the Mall to help out great cause.

Eileen Whelan of Paco is once again hosting a charity fundraiser, this time for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Her good friend Audrey Moran sadly lost her husband Seán recently and she wants to give something back after the wonderful care he received in the Palliative Care Unit.

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She and Eileen are organising a coffee/fashion show event from 11am to 3pm on Saturday.  There’ll be the usual array of buns, scones and cakes to eat while Deputy Michael Healy Rae and Cllr Sam Locke will strut their stuff on the ‘catwalk’ wearing clothes from Celsius.

Local ladies will model fashions from Paco while there will also be some live music. People are invited to make a donation on the day in return for the food and entertainment and all are invited.

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PHOTOS: Helping Out The Hospice At Coffee Mornings All Over Town

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Christopher Gilmore with NUal Lawlor, Betty Nugent, and Vera Cunnane and Barbara Hudson at the Hospice Coffee Morning at The Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

BUSINESSES across the county took part in the annual Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice with many thousands of euro raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

The event is one of the biggest days for Together For Hospice which is a national fundraising body for 26 specialist Hospice and Palliative Care providers in Ireland.

Every cent that is raised in Kerry stays in Kerry and people gave generously at fundraisers held in Kirbys Brogue Inn, The Ashe Hotel, Ballygarry House Hotel, The Imperial Hotel and Pastoral Centre at Our Lady And St Brendan’s Church where Minister Norma Foley attended to show her support.

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Minister Norma Foley supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at St Brendans Pastoral Centre on Thursday with, from left; Mike Lynch, Nora Fitzgerald, Geraldine Galway, Kathleen Bunyan, Mary O’Sullivan and Anna McCarthy. Photo by Dermot Crean

There are more coffee fundraisers taking place at O’Sullivans Bar in Ardfert from 7pm this evening, at the Na Gaeil Clubhouse on this Sunday from 10am to 12 noon and a special drive-thru event at Paula Silles house in Ballygarry on Saturday, October 7 from 10am. Scroll down for photos…

Sandra Fitzmaurice with Fiona Kirby of Kirbys Brogue Inn at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Kirbys Brogue Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sean and Clo Lyons at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie Egan, Helen O’Halloran and Sheila Cremins at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Peggy Drury and Joe Drury at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Kirbys Brogue Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anthony Moriarty at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Kirbys Brogue Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Evelyn Doody and Mary Shanahan at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paula Silles and Mary Silles at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Fiona O’Dowd with Fiona Kirby of Kirbys Brogue Inn at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Kirbys Brogue Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fionnbar Walsh of The Imperial Hotel with, seated; Marian Reidy. Standing; Sandra O’Donnell, Patricia Walsh, Joan Moore, Marie Magnier and Margaret O’Sullivan at the Hospice Coffee Morning at The Imperial Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mauds O’Brien and Veronica Kelly at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Serving up the treats at the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday were Thys Vogels, Elaine Young, Kay Brosnan, Nuala O’Sullivan and Marie Galvin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Nora Fitzgerald and Fr Padraig Walsh at the Hospice Coffee Morning at St Brendans Pastoral Centre on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie Sheehan, Vivien Nolan, Niall Nolan, Fr Amos, Tima O’Shea and Liz Turner at the Hospice Coffee Morning at St Brendans Pastoral Centre on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Tralee Family’s Reunion Weekend Helps Raise Thousands For Kerry Hospice

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The O’Callaghan clan presented a cheque for €3,200 to Kerry Hospice on Friday evening in The Slieve Mish Bar. Seated from left were; Anne McCarthy, Caroline Simpson, Mickey Pa Callaghan, Margaret Crean (Kerry Hospice), Stephen O’Callaghan, Mary Shanahan (Kerry Hospice) and Mary Carmody. Photo by Dermot Crean

A WEEKEND of events organised by the O’Callaghan family from Tralee recently ended up raising €3,200 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Three days of activities were organised in town over the May Bank Holiday weekend for the descendants of Julie Tobin, of Giles Lane, Ballymullen and Michael ‘Paka’ Callaghan of Mary Street who were married in 1935 and moved to 63 Mitchels Crescent four years later.

One of the organisers, Stephen O’Callaghan, explained how the weekend went.

“We called the event the ‘Tralee 63’ and created a Facebook page, inviting all family members to join. We have over 120 on the page now.”

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“We had over 20 people flying in from the UK for the weekend and they were greeted on the Friday in Farranfore by my cousin, Leanne McCarthy, playing the bagpipes. That was followed by a meet and greet event in The Ashe with over 1,000 photos on display and we rounded off the night with a sing-song.”

“On the Saturday we had a walkabout of the Mitchels area and some saw where their grandparents came from for the first time. Then we had tea and scones in The Slieve Mish before a dinner later that night in The Ashe Hotel attended by 135 people.

The organising committee of the O’Callaghan Family Reunion weekend at a barbecue in Quanes back on May 1.

“The Sunday saw a barbecue in Skelper Quanes with more extended family attending to cap off a wonderful weekend,” said Stephen.

There was a fundraising element to the weekend where a signed Kerry jersey was raffled at the dinner on the Saturday night in aid of Kerry Hospice.

“The Hospice has been good to all our family and the Palliative Care Unit provides great service and support. It’s a cause close to our hearts,” said Stephen.

Mary Shanahan and Margaret Crean from the Kerry Hospice were on hand at The Slieve Mish bar on Friday night to accept a cheque for €3,200 from the very generous O’Callaghan family.

O’Callaghan clan members at the reunion during the May Bank Holiday weekend.

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Public Asked To Support Sunflower Days Next Month

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Deirdre Walsh (second from right) with Dr Lisa Kelly, Maura Sullivan and Mary Shanahan launching the Sunflower Days which take place on June 9/10.

RADIO Kerry presenter and Kerry Hospice Ambassador, Deirdre Walsh, launched the local Sunflowers Day appeal yesterday at the Palliative Care Unit at UHK.

Sunflower Days take place on June 9/10 and is a huge national fundraiser for so many Hospices. Last year the event raised over €40,000 locally.

This event is in its 33rd year and the fundraising never stops to help with the upkeep of both the IPU day unit and help with the Home Care services.

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“This year we are also going to fund nurse prescribers,” said Andrea O’Donoghue of Kerry Hospice.

“The sad reality is the IPU has been at full capacity since it opened, so funds are needed. The support over the years has been immense from the public and nothing would be possible without them.”

You can donate online by clicking on this link https://sunflowerdays.togetherforhospice.ie/donation/

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Get Dolled Up For A Fun Charity Event In Listowel Next Month

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In Skelper Quane’s Blennerville promoting Dolly Day which takes place in Listowel on Saturday, June 24 were, in front; Cora O’Brien, Sharon Farrelly, Liz Horgan and Sarah Greaney holding JC. At back; Andrea O’Donoghue, Billy Keane, Maureen Curtin and Therese Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE’S just six weeks to go until a most unusual world record will be attempted in Listowel and the organisers are encouraging people from all over the county to get channel their inner-Dolly for great causes.

‘Dolly Day’ is an attempt to set a World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing a full head- to-toe Dolly Parton costume, in aid of The Kerry Hospice and Comfort for Chemo Kerry.

The organisers were joined by writer and publican Billy Keane in Skelper Quane’s in Blennerville on Thursday for a photo to drum up support for the event in the Tralee area.

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The idea is to create a new record by getting as many people as possible wearing a full head-to-toe Dolly Parton costume at Frank Sheehy Park in Listowel. There’ll be great entertainment on the day and some very special guests will be attending .

Costumes worn by participants must be based on clothes worn by Dolly Parton during a public appearance or performance.

The full list of criteria can be found on the eventbrite page where you can buy tickets at €30 (+ €3.15 fee) for the event. Remember, it’s for two great causes and it’ll be a lot of fun so head north to Listowel on Saturday, June 24th.

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Good Friday Walks In Tralee And The Spa For Kerry Hospice

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Getting ready for the Kerry Hospice Good Friday walks. From left; Kerry Hospice Ambassador Deirdre Walsh, with Andrea O’Donoghue and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

WITH dry weather forecast for Friday morning, there’s a great opportunity to get out and about around the county in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

The Good Friday walks are a great tradition and on April 7 there will be over 20 walks taking place right around the county.

The 27th Tralee walk is named after the late, great Ted Moynihan and will start at 10am in the usual spot in front of The Grand Hotel.

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This route is Denny Street on to James Street, out past Kerins O’Rahillys grounds on to Ballyvelly to Lohercannon, straight on to the white wall and back in to Blennerville Bridge along by the canal bank and back in to the Grand  where there will be refreshments.

Meanwhile, just out the road at The Tankard, the Spa Fenit Branch of the Kerry Hospice will hold the annual Jerry and Mary O’Sullivan Memorial Walk. Getting under way at 10am, this is a 10k scenic route which will take walkers back to The Tankard for refreshments after.

See below for all walks around the county…

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Over 20 Walks In Aid Of Kerry Hospice On Good Friday

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Getting ready for the Kerry Hospice Good Friday walks. From left; Kerry Hospice Ambassador Deirdre Walsh, with Andrea O’Donoghue and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S nearly time again to hit the road this Easter in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

The Good Friday walks are a great tradition and on April 7 there will be over 20 walks taking place right around the county.

The 27th Tralee walk is named after the late, great Ted Moynihan and will start at 10am in the usual spot in front of The Grand Hotel.

This route is Denny Street on to James Street, out past Kerins O’Rahillys grounds on to Ballyvelly to Lohercannon, straight on to the white wall and back in to Blennerville Bridge along by the canal bank and back in to the Grand  where there will be refreshments.

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Cheltenham Preview Night Raises €1,854 For Kerry Hospice

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Tom Quane presents a cheque for €1,845 to Andrea O’Donoghue and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice with Kerry Hospice ambassador Deirdre Walsh. Photo by Dermot Crean

A RECENT Cheltenham preview night in Blennerville once again raised funds for a worthy  cause this month.

Skelper Quanes traditional night of tips and fun was held in aid of Kerry Hospice this year and raised €1,845 for the organisation. The night of Thursday, March 2, was a huge success as usual with MC Pat Healy interviewing famed trainer Tom Cooper, his son Bryan Cooper, fellow jockeys Philip Enright, Paddy Kennedy and bookie Berkie Browne about the festival.

Tom Quane presented the cheque on Thursday to representatives from Kerry Hospice with PRO Andrea O’Donoghue expressing her thanks to everybody who contributed and, of course, to Tom who is a great supporter of local Hospice fundraising events.

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Gardaí Hit The Right Notes To Raise Thousands For Kerry Hospice

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Staff from the Palliative Care Unit with Andrea O’Donoghue (front, centre) of Kerry Hospice and Garda Cathy Murphy and Garda Trish Fitzpatrick at the presentation of a cheque on Thursday.

GARDAI in Tralee have raised over €4,000 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation after their annual festive fundraising event.

As they do every year, members of the force were on The Mall with donation buckets on Wednesday, December 21, entertaining Christmas shoppers with their singing talents.

They had help from local musicians and guest singers, with the public giving generously to the tune of €4,173.

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Garda Cathy Murphy and Garda Trish Fitzpatrick called to the palliative care unit on Thursday evening to deliver the cheque.

Andrea O’Donoghue of the Kerry Hospice Foundation said they were delighted the local Gardaí chose them as the beneficiary this year.

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Running Event Raises Thousands Of Euro In Memory Of Michael Greaney

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Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice Foundation receives a cheque from Michelle Greaney, the proceeds of the Tralee 10 Miler event. Also included at back are; Bridie O’Connor of Kerry Hospice, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney, Emma Greaney, Catherine O’Halloran of Kerry Hospice and Orla Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE funds raised from last Saturday’s Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race were presented to Kerry Hospice yesterday evening.

The event, organised by Michelle Greaney, was dedicated to the memory of her father Michael who spent seven weeks in the Palliative Care Unit prior to his passing last August.

It was the most successful run to date and an amazing €6,365 was raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

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“Thanks to Michelle for considering the Kerry Hospice Foundation again,” said Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice. “This year’s total has been exceptional and we’re so delighted with the donation. It’s going to a good cause.”

Michelle said she was delighted to help out the charity again.

“It’s more than double what we raised in previous years, we went all out getting sponsorship because of the year that was in it. I was delighted to be able to produce something of significance and welcome athletes of all abilities to run in beautiful surroundings of Tralee.”

Dr Patricia Sheahan (left) accepts a special plaque from Michelle Greaney on behalf of the Greaney family, to thank the Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care given to her father Michael before his passing last year. Also included is Orla Greaney, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney and Emma Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

On behalf of her family, Michelle also made a special presentation of a plaque to Dr Patricia Sheahan to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit for the amazing care Michael received there.

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Inspired’s Pop-Up Gift Shop Raises Funds For Local Charities

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At the presentation of a cheque to Kerry Hospice by members of Inspired were Manager of Inspired Liz Maher Liam Purcell and Emma Cronin of Inspired and Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

A POP-UP shop created by Inspired in Tralee at the Festive Markets back in December, has raised funds for Recovery Haven Kerry and Kerry Hospice.

Inspired, based at Basin Road, Tralee, are a community group who work with adults with intellectual disabilities. The aim of the group is to empower the participants to achieve their full potential within their community, to explore employment opportunities and to enjoy an active role within their hometown and workplace.

They created ‘Gifted’ which was filled with sponsored hampers, handcrafted wooden gifts and homemade soaps and candles and sold the products as part of the Festive Market which was held at the Island of Geese over two evenings in December.

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The participants of Inspired were delighted to present both charities with a cheque for €1,099 each following the success of their festive fundraiser.

Gifted came about because of the participants desire to give back to their local community.

At the presentation of a cheque to Recovery Haven by members of Inspired were Helen Courtney of Recovery Haven, Eoin O’Sullivan and Emma Cronin of Inspired and Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven. Photo by Dermot Crean

Lauren Walsh Hayes said; “The idea came about because we wanted to do something for Recovery Haven and Kerry Hospice. We chatted about a few ideas and decided a gift shop would be a brilliant fundraiser.”

Manager at Inspired, Liz Maher, said; “Gifted had a steady flow of eager shoppers and we were delighted with the success of the handcrafted and homemade gifts. Our participants put a huge amount of time, work and effort into ensuring the fundraiser was a success. Fantastic achievement by all involved.”

Inspired would like to extend a special word of thanks to all the local businesses who generously donated hampers to the stall. The hampers were well received and added to the offerings of the pop-up shop.

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Kerry Hospice ‘Light To Remember’ Fundraiser Returns

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Pictured at the launch of the ‘Light To Remember’ Christmas fundraiser for Kerry Hospice were, front; Nursing Staff Lisa King, Shelia O’Connor and Aine Moriarty. Back from left; Ita Behan, KHF, Mary Shanahan Secretary KHF, Mari O’ConnellPalliative Care, Maura Sullivan Treasure KHF, Tara Kavanagh Chaplin and Andrea O’Donoghue PRO KHF. Photo: John Cleary

THE annual ‘Light To Remember’ fundraiser for Kerry Hospice is now in its fifth  year and the Hospice is hoping people will log on to leave a tribute to a loved one.

The Kerry Hospice Foundation virtual Light To Remember Christmas tree is a lovely way to remember so many of our loved ones who are no longer with us and to let someone special know you are thinking of them at this time of year.

All the while you will be supporting such valuable services here in Kerry. The Kerry Hospice Foundation Virtual Tree will be live right up to and during Christmas.

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People click on the link https://lighttoremember.com/ and from there they can leave a public message for a loved one which can be seen in the live book or just sponsor a light on the tree without a name.

All donations will again go to fund the Inpatient Unit, the Day Unit and the Home Care services.

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PHOTOS: Kerry Hospice Shows Appreciation For Its Volunteers

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Sarah O’Connell and Jacqui O’Connell who received Kerry Hospice appreciation awards at The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday. Also included are in front; Noah and Amber O’Connell. At back; Kate O’Connell, Michael Gleeson, Noreen Gleeson, Mary Casey and Mary Flahive. Photo by Dermot Crean

GREAT servants of the Kerry Hospice Foundation gathered at The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday for a special event to mark their contribution to the organisation.

The ‘appreciation day’ for the volunteers saw around 20 people from all over the county receive a framed certificate from Dr Billy O’Connor.

Kerry Hospice Ambassador Deirdre Walsh was MC for the day and Chairman Jack Shanahan told all in attendance that those present helped raise €12m for the Hospice over the years.

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A special mention was given for 92 year old Mary Daly from Cahersiveen who is still fundraising and organising events in her area.

The recipients were Ger Devine, Kay Woods, Jack Shanahan, Marian O’Connor, Jacqui O’Connell, Sarah O’Connell, John Croghan, Batt O’Keeffe, Maria McSwiney, Majella Griffin, Mairead Moriarty, Oifig and Phoist Fionn Trá, Marion O’Sullivan, Kathleen Brennan, Stella Boyle, Willie Cleary, Mary Daly, Pat Doolan, Julett Culloty and Joan Flahive.

Kerry Hospice wished to thank all the volunteers for their service and to The Meadowlands Hotel who sponsored the food and gave the venue for free on the day. Scroll down for photos…

Majella Griffin and Mairead Moriarty who received Kerry Hospice appreciation awards at The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Batt O’Keeffe (left) and John Croghan (second from right) who received Kerry Hospice appreciation awards at The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday, pictured with Deirdre Walsh and Dr Billy O’Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maura Sullivan, Jack Shanahan, Mary Shanahan and Deirdre Walsh at the Kerry Hospice appreciation day at The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Volunteers who received Kerry Hospice appreciation awards at The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday with Kerry Hospice ambassador Deirdre Walsh and Dr Billy O’Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Coffee Morning In Aid Of Kerry Hospice To Be Held At Local GAA Club

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Pat Healy Park in Ballyrickard.

KERINS O’Rahillys GAA grounds at Ballyrickard will play host to a Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social organised by local man Declan Smith this Sunday.

All proceeds raised during the morning will go to the Kerry Hospice Foundation to provide funding and support for palliative care services in Kerry.

The event takes place at Pat Healy Park in Ballyrickard from 9:30am to 1pm and everyone is welcome to come along.

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You’re assured of a fun morning filled with sweet treats and great coffee. If you’d like to help out or provide some baked goods for a worthy cause it would be greatly appreciated too. For more information call Declan Smith on 0868247961 or email m.smith@live.ie

For those that wish to contribute but cannot attend, a GoFundMe page has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/f/t5gawp?qid=ad7d1aa4060c83889c77264be8d3fdc9

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PHOTOS: Public Gives Generously At Hospice Coffee Mornings All Over Tralee

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Margaret Kissane (right) of the Lakeside Cafe at Tralee Bay Wetlands, with customers Kerrie Keane, Elaine Lehane and Clodagh Moynihan supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE people of Tralee once again were not found wanting when it came to supporting a great cause this morning.

The Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice is one of the biggest days for Together For Hospice, the national fundraising body for 26 specialist Hospice and Palliative Care providers in Ireland.

Hotels, cafes, and businesses in Tralee made a great effort supporting the fundraiser where every cent that is raised in Kerry stays in Kerry.

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Kay Lanigan Ryan and Nollaig Ryan organised a fundraiser at the Kerry College Clash Campus.

Students from the Hotel and Catering QQI Level 5 and the Professional Cookery Level 5 courses there produced a range of delicious scones, cakes and pastries for the staff to enjoy and they all made generous donations to the Hospice.

The Chain Gang Cycling Club turned out in force at The Meadowlands Hotel, while there was a steady stream of customers to The Lakeside Cafe at the Tralee Bay Wetlands all morning. Ballygarry House Hotel and The Ashe Hotel were also busy when we visited this morning.

Many more are taking place in the coming days and indeed next week, so to find out about more coffee morning fundraisers in your area, go to the Kerry Hospice Facebook page here. Scroll down for photos…

Cathy Murphy and Mary Gardiner with Operations Manager at The Ashe Hotel, Naomi McDonnell at Alfie’s in The Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry College staff members Siobhan Griffin, Kay Lanigan Ryan, Joe Kelly, Helen Kelliher and Nollaig Ryan supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at the Kerry College Clash Campus on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry College staff members Carmel Kelly and Eileen Kennedy supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at the Kerry College Clash Campus on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry College staff members Colum Harty, Joanne Roche, Lisa McKenna and Emma Hayes supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at the Kerry College Clash Campus on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry College staff members Anne Doyle, Katie Zubeyko and Dorothy Byrne supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at the Kerry College Clash Campus on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry College staff members Ciarán Ó Coileáin, Shane Murphy, Principal Stephen Goulding, Kay Lanigan Ryan and Jacinta McCarthy supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at the Kerry College Clash Campus on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chain Gang Cycling Club members Denis Walsh, Declan Murphy, Avril Hewitt, Denis O’Sullivan and Siobhan Clear supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Chain Gang Cycling Club members Brian Neenan, Gerard O’Connell, John Murray, Aine Horan, Seamus O’Mahony and Brendan O’Connor supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lakeside Cafe at the Wetlands staff, Katelyn O’Brien and Kellyanne Lynch, supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ballygarry House Hotel staff Liam Downey, Chloe Kelliher, Tina Enright, Nuala O’Sullivan, Amanda O’Connor and Donal Harte supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary and Joseph Foy from Castlebar supporting the Hospice Coffee Morning at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Hospice Coffee Morning Fundraisers To Take Place Thursday

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THIS Thursday sees one off the biggest fundraisers of the year for Kerry Hospice take place.

Their annual coffee morning, sponsored by Bewleys, will be held at homes, pubs, clubs, hotels and businesses all over the county.

To name but a few, the Chain Gang Cycling Club will host a coffee morning in The Meadowlands Hotel between 10am and 12 noon, The Lakeside Cafe at the Tralee Bay Wetlands will host one from 9.30am to 11.30am, Ballygarry House Hotel’s fundraiser begins at 9.30am and continues to 12noon while The Ashe Hotel are hosting their coffee morning also from 9am – 12 noon.

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If you fancy an evening cuppa, Ardfert Community Services will host their fundraiser at Banna Beach Hotel between 7pm and 9pm.

Many more are taking place around Tralee and Kerry so to find out about more coffee morning fundraisers in your area, go to the Kerry Hospice Facebook page here.

The Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice is one of the biggest days for Together For Hospice which is a national fundraising body for 26 specialist Hospice and Palliative Care providers in Ireland.

Every cent that is raised in Kerry stays in Kerry. Bewleys are in their 30th year of sponsoring the event and over €41 million has been raised for services right around the country.

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PHOTOS: Walk To Remember Betty Raises Over €21,000 For Kerry Hospice

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Maureen O’Mahony, Juliette Clifford and Maeve Ellen O’Brien and Ria O’Sullivan at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

A BEAUTIFUL day to remember a beautiful lady.

That was the sentiment echoed by all at the Junction Bar in Camp on Saturday afternoon as a large crowd gathered in the sunshine for a charity walk to remember Betty McGrath.

A native of Ardfert but domiciled in Listowel with husband Denis Moriarty and children Grace and Denis, Betty was known to many through her florist business in the town.

Diagnosed in August of last year, she bravely battled cancer but passed away on September 14, 2021 in the Palliative Care Unit at UHK.

The family wanted to give something back after the amazing care she received and organised a charity walk which has raised over €21,000 so far on a gofundme page which is still taking donations (click here).

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“It’s a very emotional day,” said Betty’s sister Antoinette. “There’s a fantastic turnout and the weather is just incredible. It’s a lovely tribute to Betty whose first anniversary is this Wednesday.”

The Moriarty and McGrath families thanked everyone for donating and taking part in the walk.

“We’re delighted with the turnout today and we’ll be forever grateful to the staff in the Palliative Care Unit,” said Betty’s daughter, Grace Moriarty.

There was also a raffle on the day for a signed Irish soccer jersey which was won by Bridie O’Connor and two bouquets of flowers went to Ria O’Sullivan and Michelle O’Sullivan after their tickets were drawn out.

Just after 12 noon, the walkers made off for  Killelton Oratory on the Dingle Way where they tied a white ribbon on the holly tree there to remember a loved one.

They then went on to Bunavoonder Strand, Bunahow, Kilgobbin Church of Ireland, Camp Upper, Ashe’s Cafe, Stepping Stones, Curraduff and back to The Junction Bar for refreshments on what was a lovely, poignant day to remember Betty. Scroll down for photos…

Helen O’Rourke and Cécile Augereau at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Betty Brosnan, Breda Wyles, Betty Healy and Mary Diggin at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Erin Griffin, Majella Griffin and Anne Marie O’Sullivan at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Maria McGrath, Ina McGrath,Mags Maxwell and Jo McGrath at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eugene, Rosie and Antoinette McGrath, Bernadette O’Callagahan, John, Margo and Mike McGrath at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Grace O’Sullivan, Geraldine McCarthy, Shane O’Sullivan and Nuala Finnegan at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lucy McGrath, Sinead O’Mahony, Ava McGrath, Denis Moriarty and Sally O’Mahony at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mary Stapleton Foley, Julie McGrath, Jo O’Dwyer and Norma Fitzgibbon at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret, Julia and Jim McGrath at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Grace Moriarty, Dean Dowling, Michael Browne with ‘Dobby’ and Kay Leane at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maureen O’Mahony, Juliette Clifford and Maeve Ellen O’Brien and Ria O’Sullivan at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Helen Twomey, Fiona O’Connor, Noreen O’Leary, Elaine O’Connell and Michelle O’Sullivan at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Monica Relihan and Martina Browne at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Some of the walkers at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Grace Moriarty and Antoinette McGrath at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Members of the Moriarty/McGrath families at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Winners of bouquets of flowers at the raffle, Michelle O’Sullivan and Ria O’Sullivan at the Betty McGrath Memorial Walk from Camp on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry GAA Stars Lend Their Support To Upcoming Hospice Coffee Morning

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Kerry footballers David Moran, Joe O’Connor and Diarmuid O’Connor with Kerry Hospice coffee morning ambassador Helen Mannix O’Leary, Kerry Hospice volunteers and friends at the Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday.

KERRY footballers were on hand to help promote the upcoming Hospice Coffee Morning which takes place on Thursday, September 22.

David Moran, Joe O’Connor and Diarmuid O’Connor called to the Palliative Care Unit with Sam Maguire on Tuesday evening to lend their support to the fundraiser.

Kerry Hospice coffee morning ambassador Helen Mannix O’Leary was also in attendance along with volunteers of the Foundation.

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The annual coffee morning, sponsored by Bewleys, is one of the biggest days for Together For Hospice which is a national fundraising body for 26 specialist Hospice and Palliative Care providers in Ireland.

Every cent that is raised in Kerry stays in Kerry. Bewleys are in their 30th year of sponsoring the event and over €41 million has been raised for services right around the country .

If you would like to host a coffee morning please get in touch through Facebook or by contacting the Kerry Hospice Foundation office on 066 7119070 and they will get a pack out to you.