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Milltown is tuning up for County Fleadh this June

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Plans are coming together in Milltown for the Kerry County Fleadh, which will be staged in June for the second year running.
From June 19 to 23, the event will feature bands on the Gig Rig, ceilí on the street, family fun day on the June 23, a street music competition with great prizes, funfair and many other music events in the local bars.
"Last year's Fleadh was a huge success in Milltown,” Chairman Vincent Prendergast said. "Feedback has been very positive, and there's already a lot of interest in what the 2019 Fleadh has to offer."
The line-up for this year's free street entertainment will be revealed over the coming weeks, and will feature the best in traditional music, with internationally renowned trad acts, so watch out for announcements on these shortly.
"Milltown is an ideal venue," PRO of the event, Chris Horan, added.
"The central location, coupled with world-class facilities in the Nagle-Rice Community Hall and Presentation Secondary School, are both brand new and perfectly suited to accommodating the large crowds with ease."
And it’s great to feature and promote young talent, the famous trad names of tomorrow, from branches across the county, Vice-Chairman Turlough O'Brien added.
"This is a great opportunity for the young musicians,” he said.
"Playing as support to a big name in front of a big crowd is a memorable experience, builds confidence and shows the fun and appreciation that's at the heart of trad music."
Turlough added that the team of 120 local volunteers will help run the event.
"The fantastic team of local volunteers reflects the community spirit we have in Milltown, involving people of all ages. The Fleadh could not be held in Milltown without the generous support of local businesses and their continued sponsorship is the reason events like these are a success."

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Dr Crokes team of 2000: The reunion

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Recently, the Dr Crokes team of 2000, who won the Kerry senior football championship of that same year, re-united and looked back on fond memories of their glory days and that very special year when they beat An Ghaeltact in the final at Austin Stack Park.

On November 26, 2000, Dr Crokes faced An Ghaeltacht and defeated the Dingle-based side.

It was no easy task making the final for the Killarney side, despite having talent such as captain Roland Neher, Eoin Brosnan, and a 17-year-old Colm Cooper at the start of his illustrious career.

Before the final, Crokes defeated Killarney Legion (preliminary round), South Kerry (round-one), Rathmore (quarter-final), and narrowly defeated West Kerry by a point in the semi-final (1-08 – 1-07).

It was the first time An Ghaeltacht had qualified for the final, but this was no happy welcome for the Dingle side, as the Killarney-based side won their ninth title.

Like in the semi-final, Dr Crokes won by a point as they scarcely won by 1-04 – 0-06.

Despite Dara Ó Cinnéide ending the tournament as top-scorer with 3-20, he was unable to carry his Dingle side to victory with the Killarney side being superior.

Neher led his team out onto the pitch, and he inspiringly helped push his team to victory.

This ensured Harry O’Neill’s versatile and developed squad deserved every bit of praise for them.

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Killarney real estate agent, DNG Ted Healy wins national award

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Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

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