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Local groups through to All-Ireland Scór Finals

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MUNSTER CHAMPIONS: Glenflesk Ballad Group Scór na nÓg Munster Champions. From l-r were: Molly O'Donoghue, Eabha Healy, Rosie Healy (Coach), Sinead Gleeson, Sarah Moran and Caitlin Cronin. Photo: Seamus Healy

 

The cream of Munster talent took to the stage in Eire Og GAA Pavilion last Sunday in Cork to contest this year’s Munster Scór na nÓg finals.

Through to the All-Ireland Finals on Saturday, February 1 in the INEC Killarney are;

Question Time: Spa East Kerry Board, Emer O’Keeffe, Ian Coffey, Sean Hickey, Donal Hickey. Ballad group Glenflesk, East Kerry Board, Eabha Ni Ealaithe, Sinead Ni Ghliosain, Caitlin Ni Chroinin, Sorcha Ni Mhorain, Mallaidh Ni Dhonnchu, and Instrumental Music; Finuge, North Kerry Football Board, Kieran MacKessy, Mikey Fealy, Caoimhe Laide, Daibhin Laide.

Fear A Ti for the day was Fionnan MacGearailt from Ballymacelligott and the Kerryman not for the first time did an excellent job keeping the huge programme of events running smoothly, PRO Jack Hennessy said.

“However, we must spare a thought for our remaining participants who were all excellent and cannot be faulted having given superb performances, but failed to get the adjudicators nod. The Dromid Figure Dancers on their first appearance at this stage of competition are certainly up and coming and will have their glory day before long, as will Fintan O’Sullivan in the Recitation category representing Reenard.

[caption id="attachment_29701" align="alignleft" width="1040"] WINNERS: Spá quiz team Emer O'Keeffe, Ian Coffey, Sean Hickey, Donal Hickey who are through to the All-Ireland Scór Finals.[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liam Randals from the Dr Crokes Club sang superbly, he added.

“Another club new to this stage of the competition were Reenard in the Novelty Act and they brought down the house with their performance of ‘HSE’. Finally we come to what has been one of the most successful clubs, not alone in the county but further afield, the Spa Set Dancers; last year’s All-Ireland finalists representing the East Kerry Board discipline, but unfortunately despite great performances lost out and they could have not been too far from entering the winner’s enclosure.”

 

 

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The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD.

A native of Kerry, Brosnan brings more than 20 years of international experience in technology, AI, and business transformation, having held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, Validant, Rethink Group, and Berkley Group.
As CEO, he will lead the RDI Hub’s next phase of growth, strengthening its role as a European centre for Artificial Intelligence and innovation. The Hub, a collaboration between Fexco, Munster Technological University, and Kerry County Council, has supported over 100 startups and created more than 430 jobs since its launch in 2020.
Speaking on his appointment, Brosnan said:
“It’s an honour to lead the RDI Hub at such an exciting time. Our vision is to make Killorglin and the southwest a globally connected epicentre for AI-driven innovation and venture creation.”
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Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025. Both groups have been announced as […]

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Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025.

Both groups have been announced as successful applicants for the national energy grant funding scheme, which supports community and sports organisations in delivering sustainable, energy-efficient projects that help reduce running costs.
The fund, launched in 2022, provides financial assistance, technical resources, and expert guidance to not-for-profit organisations working to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
For Spa GAA, the funding will go towards a full insulation retrofit of the club’s Sports Hall and Clubhouse, as well as upgrading existing floodlights to new energy-efficient LED fittings. The project follows the installation of a Solar PV system earlier this year, continuing the club’s move toward greater energy conservation.
Speaking at the official funding announcement in Cork, James Cahill of Spa GAA thanked SE Systems “for supporting the power of sport and recreation to bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles and build connections in the community.”
Spa GAA has also been selected as one of three clubs nationally to feature in SE Systems’ print media campaign promoting the Community Fund.

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