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Two Killarney women to represent Ireland at major rowing event

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TEAM IRELAND: Zoe Hyde and Molly O’Sullivan will represent Ireland at the Home Countries International Regatta this weekend.

By Sean Moriarty

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Two Killarney women have been selected to represent Ireland in the HomeCountriesInternational Regatta in Scotland tomorrow (Saturday).

The annual regatta features teams from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales and outside of the World Championships and Olympics - this is one of the biggest rowing events in this part of part of the world.

Molly O’Sullivan from Ballyhar and Zoe Hyde from Beaufort will compete in the Women’s 4+(four rowers plus a Coxswain) class at the Glasgow-based event with two other girls from Commercials Rowing Club in Dublin.

The pair, both members of Killorglin Rowing Club, have been competing together since they were students at Killorglin Intermediate School. They are currently studying together at the University of Limerick where they have been following a strict training regime enforced by their coach Mike Fleming of the Laune Club.

It will mark O’Sullivan’s first time representing Ireland, but it is Hyde’s third time at the Home International Regatta. They found out last Sunday that they had made the Irish team following the Irish championships in Inniscarra in Cork over the weekend.

“We have been training two times a day all summer and recently upped that to three times a day,” Molly told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have been following Olympic-style training. We are just after the Irish championships so our fitness is quite high, but we had some recovery time too since last weekend.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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