The Kerry Association in Dublin are delighted to announce a new date for Oíche Chiarraí

The Kerry Association in Dublin are delighted to announce a new date for Oíche Chiarraí following 2.5 years of the global coronavirus pandemic. The current Kerry Person of the Year, Dr. Patricia Sheahan and the Laochra Chiarraí title holders, Listowel Tidy Towns will finally be presented with their awards at the Oíche Chiarraí gala dinner on Saturday, September 3rd at the Green Isle Hotel, Newlands Cross in Dublin.

Listowel native, Dr. Sheahan has been recognised for her outstanding dedication and commitment to cancer patients in Kerry, and her tireless efforts in providing one of the country’s most highly regarded palliative care service units. She is highly regarded by her colleagues, patients and their families, as well as the wider community of Kerry and West Cork, where she also leads a community palliative care team.

The Listowel Tidy Towns Committee are the recipients of the 2020 Laochra Chiarraí award, which recognises exemplary leadership in community activity in the county. The hard work, dedication and community spirit of the Listowel Tidy Towns committee over the last 27 years has led to awards for Listowel at county, national and indeed international level and is a wonderful example of exemplary community activity.

The event promises to be a great night of celebration in the capital, especially following our recent All-Ireland victory!

Tickets cost €75 per person and can be purchased online at www.kerryassociation.ie or from any committee members.

There are also rooms available in the Green Isle for anyone wishing to stay overnight, at a special discounted rate of €144 B&B for a double or twin room, and €134 for a single room. These rooms can be booked by calling the hotel on (01) 412 3700 or emailing events@greenislehotel.com and quoting ‘Kerry Association’.

The Kerry Association in Dublin are looking forward to finally celebrating these very worthy-winners after a two-year wait, and also reconnecting with some old friends at the event and they hope that you can join them!