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By Sean Moriarty

There were great celebrations on the Ross Road in the early hours of Sunday morning when Kellie Harrington took gold for Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics.

Harrington become the second Irish woman, after Katie Taylor, to win an Olympic gold boxing medal, over the weekend.

The Dubliner’s first coach was a man called Paddy Osborne and his son Paddy Jr, a well-known local GAA coach and Kerry District League soccer referee who has been living in Killarney for years.

“He was just delighted,” Paddy Jr told the Killarney Advertiser. “I remember him telling me years ago about this young girl – he knew then she was going to be good. She was a kick-boxer first and she came to my dad as she wanted to be a boxer. He is the current vice-president of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association and worked with Katie Taylor and others – he gave his whole life to boxing. He told her back then that she would have to pick one or the other and she picked the boxing. She has really lifted the spirits of that area of inner city north Dublin.”

Paddy Jr has also written a book, ‘Baxter’s Boys’ based on an inner city Dublin soccer team.

“The book is based on a team my da formed during the height of the heroin pandemic in inner city Dublin. Sport means a lot to our family,” added Paddy.

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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