Beautiful Town of Kinsale Welcomes Back St Patrick’s Day Paradeafter a Six Year AbsencePreparations are under way for a homecoming parade in the beautifulharbour town of Kinsale as a whole day’s celebrations are planned,culminating in a never to be forgotten parade on the sea.School groups, community groups, artists, actors, musicians, performers,sports stars and proud West Cork citizens are all joining the Kinsale StPatrick’s Day Parade as it returns to the picturesque streets of Kinsale thisMarch 17.“Kinsale is famous for its gorgeous scenery, fine food, great bars and cafés,and pretty streets, Kinsale also abounds in community spirit, so I amdelighted that Kinsale will have a St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year” saidMayor of Kinsale, Fred Treacy.The fun kicks off at 1pm with street entertainment and busking, while theparade itself starts at 4pm. Afterwards, dance to a Ceiií and work up anappetite for drinks and dinner in one of Kinsale’s world-famous bars, cafésand restaurants before the grand finale, the night parade – on the harbourwaters at 7.30pm!The whole town is getting in on the act, and if you’d like to join in, you stillhave time to register your float by emailing: kinsaleparade@gmail.com,before Friday February 24, and to take part in the wonderful Night Parade,register your boat by texting your name, contact number and the name ofyour boat to Pat: 086 060 3247. It’s going to be an amazing day.St Patrick’s Day in Kinsale – it’s back – and it’s greener, better and brighterthan ever!Notes to editors:Entries welcome for Kinsale St Patrick’s Day Parade 2012Email kinsaleparade@gmail.com before Friday February 24Further info from kinsaleparade@gmail.com / 021 477 4313

Thank you to those of you who have taken up the initiative of “Pink Partner” – we would love to hear from other interested businesses around the town – please contact Maria O’Mahony at Finishing Services, 71 Main Street, Kinsale /  021 4773571 or by return email if you would like to avail of this package.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk Committee

As Brand Ambassador for the Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk, Cara O’Sullivan will lend her support on the day and will perform ‘Stand up and Fight’ to inspire walkers as they head off on the 10km route. There will be an earlier start time of 1.45pm for runners.

After the Walk, refreshments will be provided by the Kinsale Good Food Circle and jazz singer Sharon Crosbie, also a Brand Ambassador, will entertain everyone after the Walk, creating a party atmosphere in the Town Council Car Park on the Pier Road. It promises to be great day as every participant wears a Pink Ribbon Walk t-shirt and Kinsale shops and restaurants will ‘go pink’ for the weekend.

Online Registration is now open onwww.pinkribbonwalk.ie and Registration forms are available at Kinsale Pharmacy or Finishing Services Kinsale.

The Pink Ribbon Walk is a national fundraising initiative which organises sponsored charity walks in locations around the country in aid of Action Breast Cancer, a programme of the Irish Cancer Society. The objective is to empower individuals and communities to increase breast cancer awareness, promote healthy living and raise funds for Action Breast Cancer through a fun and rewarding experience.

“We are delighted with the response from so many people and Kinsale businesses to date. This is the first walk on the south coast and we are hoping to have 400 walkers on Sunday 4^th March raising €40,000 for The Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer,” said Jackie Dawson, Chairperson, Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk Committee.

Since 2009, The Pink Ribbon Walks in Kells, Co Meath and Ballina/Killaloe, Co Clare have raised €400,000 for Action Breast Cancer. The Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk hopes to add significantly to this figure in 2012.

See www.pinkribbonwalk.ie. for further details and online registration or call the  Pink Ribbon Walk Hotline on (087) 2627387 for more information. Follow us on:

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A story on the Kinsale Peace Project and the guest visitor Sister STAN, will appear on next Thursdays Examiner, farm/food section .

The journalist interviewed Padgraig Fitzgerald of Kinsale Peave Project and sister Stan yesterday and she has put together a big story on the success of the Kinsale Peace Project.

This will promote the town of Kinsale as having a strong & vibrant community .

www.kinsalepeaceproject.com

Mary Enright is a highly skilled goldsmith who can be seen working at her bench onsite. The jewellery collection is headlined by contemporary pieces boasting clean lines and timeless quality.