44th Lily of Killarney 2017 -
Mary T Moynihan was crowned the 2017 Lily of Killarney in the Gleneagle. 2016 Lily of Killarney Eve O'Donoghue passed over the auspicious honour to Mary. Mary 24, is a hairdresser and also works in Jimmy Brien's as a bar tender. Once again this was a sold out event as one of the highlights in Killarney's social calendar. 29 Lilies participated but Mary ran out the eventual winner by judges Síle Seoige, Dawn Ryan (former Limerick Rose of Tralee), and Sean Neville. Síle Seoige was delighted to chair the judging and looks fantastic at 7 and half months pregnant. Mary received the Healy-Cronin perpetual Cup from Chairperson Geraldine O'Neill. Mary received fabulous prizes from generous sponsors. She received €500 from Con Stack and Tricel. She will also travel to London to the Killarney London Reunion for a 2 night break, sponsored by Noel O'Sullivan. Mike O'Leary presented Mary with an electrical gift. Flowers were presented by White Heather, Hair Hamper from Pat O'Neill Style Suite and a Beauty Hamper from Shear Beauty. Each Lily received a special glass commemorative trophy on the night. Thanks to main sponsors Killarney Credit Union and Media Sponsor Killarney Outlook Magazine.
Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio also presented the Lilies with a special beauty package for the night. It was a brilliant night and once again the music was supplied by Celebration The Band. There was a special treat for everyone when our All Ireland Scor na nÓg set dancers performed for the packed house. Ray O'Sullivan was a very entertaining MC on the night. The escorts on the night were gentlemen Dara Moynihan, Evan Cronin,Dan O'Donoghue, Hugh O'Donoghue, Niall O'Mahony and Paul Mahoney and were excellent at this task. The Spa Ladies Committee once again pulled off a great night chaired by Geraldine O'Neill, Sheila Curtin (Vice Chairperson), Margaruite Brosnan, Marie O'Keeffe, Sheila Cronin, Denise Gleeson, Breda Hickey, Claire O'Mahony and Louise O'Sullivan, and deserve a huge bula bos for their hard work.
Coiste na nÓg
ABC Fun Club continues this Saturday 11.30-12.15 in our fabulous indoor hall.
New members very welcome as this is free to everyone 3-5 year olds.
Underage Training continues as normal this Saturday.
Ladies Football: U-6/U-12 Training Saturday at usual time.
U-12 Boys
Spa blues & Spa golds opened their first round of county league phase 2 games in division 3 at home to Castlegregory, both teams won in two very close games. The boys have come up 2 divisions & showed both skill & determination & big hearts. The boys are working hard in training & it is showing in their games. Next up is an away trip to Listowel. Spa Abu.
Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí
Spa CCE Cill Airne were very successful in Tralee at County Fleadh.
U-12 Mixed Set: Spa 1st, Kilcummin 2nd and Kilcummin 3rd recommended.
Ladies Set U-12, 1st Kilcummin Spa and Barr na Sraide 3rd & recommended.
U-12 Ladies 8 Hand Ceili: Spa 2nd (Emma)
U-12 Ladies 4 Hand Ceili: Spa 1st.
Over 35s Kilcummin 1st, Spa 2nd.
U-18 Ladies, Spa 1st, Sliabh Luachra 2nd, Kilcummin 3rd
Mixed U-18 Set, Kilcummin 1st, Spa 2nd & Spa 3rd recommended.
Half set under 18, Kilcummin 1st and 2nd, Spa 3rd.
U-15 Ladies Set: Clean Sweep for Spa 1st, 2nd and 3rd recommended.
U-15 Mixed Set: 1st Spa, Spa 2nd and Sliabh Luachra 3rd.
U-15 8 Hand Ceili: Spa 1st, Kilcummin 2nd.
U-15 Ceili 4 hand. Spa 1st and 2nd, 3rd Kilcummin.
Senior ladies set: 1st Kilcummin, 2nd Lixnaw, third and recommended Raecaol.
Senior Mixed Set: 1st Spa, 2nd Kilcummin, 3rd and recommended Raecaol.
Sean Nos: U-18 Kianan O'Doherty First.
Well done to all and are heading to Munster Fleadh in July in Cork City. Congratulations to dance coaches Triona Mangan, Mairead Mangan and Maureen Hegarty Vogels.
Lotto
Numbers drawn in the Killarney Heights: 3, 6, 9, 13. No winner. Lucky dip draw: Neily Keirns, Lissivigeen; E. Finn; Eileen Courtney Muckross; Mike Marshall Muckross Grove. Next weeks jackpot in the Killarney Oaks Hotel will be for €6,400.
Walk with James Cahill for Kerry Mountain Rescue Team
James Cahill is asking everyone to join him on a fundraising walk for Kerry Mountain Rescue Team who came to his aid when he fell on Carrauntoohil in July 2016. The 7km walk will start at Muckross Restaurant on June 10th (registration on the day 10am-11am) with donations on the day. Online donations also available onhttps://www.gofundme.com/
or people can donate directly to a designated Walk with James Cahill A/C set up in AIB 26 Main St Killarney, Kerry. - iBAN: IE AIBK 93.
Community Notes
Sympathy is extended to Tommy Galvin & family, Coolcuslough on the recent death of his mother.
May She Rest In Peace.