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ENNIS woman Imelda King Kennedy has been appointed the national pub- lic relations officer for Soroptimist International in Ireland.
In her new role with the group, Ms Kennedy will be responsible for promoting the work carried out by the organisation around the country.
A long-time member of the Sorop- timists, Ms Kennedy has been in- volved with voluntary work for over 28 years.
Two years ago she released a CD entitled ‘Amazing Grace’ to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society
of Ireland. Apart from performing regularly with the Cathedral Choir in Ennis and the Clare Music Circle in Newmarket-on-Fergus, she practices a form of musical therapy known as Spirit of the Voice.
Ms Kennedy was elected to the position at the 2007 Soroptimists International Conference held in Harrowgate in Britain.
She explained that she is really looking forward to the challenge of the new job.
“There is a lot to the role and I am hoping that I will be up to the challenge. As public relations of- ficer I will be expected to project a
positive image of Soroptimist Inter- national as a professional, caring, committed and aware organisation. I will be working closely with the national association at all times. A big part of the job involves lobbying local politicians and businesses and talking in schools, community and voluntary groups,” she said.
Through international partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists aim to create opportu- nities for women and girls by advo- cating for equity and equality.
Ms Kennedy also expressed her support for the women affected by the breast cancer scare at the Mid-
land Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
She said, “We would like to sympathise with the women who were involved in the recent breast cancer investigations. We sincerely hope that all their results will be favourable.
“It is our firm hope that proper breast check facilities will be rolled out to cover all areas in the country as every woman has the right to have a proper breast check service provid- ed as soon as possible,’ she added.
Soroptimist International has been in Clare for over 40 years and is actively involved in the promotion of education throughout the county.