Killarney

By Sean Moriarty
<h3>A total of &euro;2,750 was raised in four hours by members of Killarney Fire and Rescue to help fund a fire engine for Ukraine.</h3>
A countywide initiative is underway by all Kerry-based firefighters. They hope to raise enough funds to buy a fire tender and deliver it to the war-torn country.
On Friday last they held a coffee and candle sale at the Gala Shop on Upper College St. The store is managed by Iryna Rudenko who is originally from the Sumy Oblast region of Ukraine.
&ldquo;To raise that much money in a short time was phenomenal,&rdquo; Killarney Fire Station Officer, Paudie Mangan, told the Killarney Advertiser.
&ldquo;We would like to thank the people of Killarney for their generosity, many people made very large donations but did not want a candle or coffee in return.&rdquo;

Huge amount raised in four-hour fundraiser

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