Killarney Credit Union announced as sponsor of Lily of Killarney 2017
l-r Shiela Curtin, Chairperson, Lily of Killarney (outgoing), Mark Murphy, CEO, Killarney CU, Eve O Donoghue, Lilly of Killarney 2016, Geraldine O Neill, Chairperson, Lilly of Killarney,
Sile Seoige, Celebrity Guest Judge, Lily of Killarney 2017
Lily of Killarney 2017 Competition Opens
This week, the 44th Lily of Killarney launched with an announcement that this year it will have Sile Seoige (RTE Television presenter) as celebrity judge in the competition. Killarney Credit Union has also been announced as main sponsor of the event.
The Lily of Killarney has been running for the past 43 years by Spa GAA Club Ladies Committee. The current holder of the Lily of Killarney title is Eve O Donoghue, from Glenflesk who represented The Shire Pub.
Geraldine O Neill, Chairperson, Lily of Killarney stated “we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2017 competition and to welcome Killarney Credit Union on board as main sponsor. TV presenter Sile Seoige is a great addition to our judging panel and brings huge expertise in public speaking and presentation” she concluded.
The competition is open to all girls over 18 years and an entry fee of €150 is applicable. The contestants must be available for press events and the selection night takes place on Friday 19th May in the Gleneagle Hotel at 7.30pm. Tickets for the selection night and dinner/buffet are €25.00.
Mark Murphy, CEO, Killarney Credit Union said “both the Lily of Killarney and the credit union have been part of Killarney for over 40 years. This year, we are proud to be main sponsor of this event and wish the contestants and organisers best wishes for this year’s competition”.
The winner receives the Healy Cronin Perpetual Trophy, cash gift of €500, trip to London, flowers, electrical products and beauty and hair gifts.
Geraldine added “we are thankful to all our sponsors for playing a vital role in the success of the Lily of Killarney and we look forward to a wonderful evening for the contestants, families, sponsors and friends on May 19th “ she concluded.
Application forms are available from Sheila Curtin – 086-4089506 or Geraldine O Neill -087-7657822 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Lily of Killarney Facebook page. Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 21st April.
