‘We’re going back in time to help our dear friend’

VISITORS to the Kerry Way this Saturday night (April 22) will take a few steps back in time with a 70s and 80s night in aid of Glenflesk’s Maureen Kelliher, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis early last year.

It’s the final event organised by the ‘Friends of Maureen Kelliher’ group, which over the past few months has been raising funds to make life a little easier for Maureen and her family.

“Our fundraising journey will culminating with our final event, a 70s and 80s night, this Saturday,” group member Mary McCarrick said. “Many, many people have travelled this journey with us since January, and we are exceedingly grateful for your response, support, and generosity to this very worthy cause.

Mary described the support received by Maureen and her family for the MS Society, the HSE, and communities around the county as overwhelming.

“It is with their help that life has become easier for Maureen and her family to cope with the circumstances they have had to face,” she said. “They wish to thank everyone for all the support received.”

Fancy dress is optional on the night, but what the group said you can be sure of the chance of winning fantastic prizes like a weekend at Bantry’s Westlodge Hotel, and much more besides.

Tickets for the night cost €10, and can be purchased from the following people: Mary McCarrick (087 7750773); Bernard Cantillon (086 0898461); Derry Healy (087 2707899); Rory Darcy (087 7559237); Ann Courtney (087 4116226); Mary Lyne (086 6485809); John O’Donoghue (087 24680890); and Peg Doherty (087 6785416).

While this will be this particular group’s final event, the ‘Friends of Maureen Kelliher’ accounts will remain open. You can donate through Killarney Credit Union and Rathmore Credit Union.

Account details are available from Mary at her above phone number.

Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin Kathleen O’Connor Fleming, Peg Doherty, Claire Brosnan, Brian Spillane, Maureen Kelliher, Pat Gill, Mary McCormick and Damien Byrne.