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National Learning Network Kerry nominated for European Award
The work of the students and staff on the 'Sporting Chance' course at National Learning Network Kerry has been recognised internationally this week with the news that the programme has been nominated for a European Diversity Award.
The programme has been nominated under the Social Mobility initiative and recognises the work carried out in the area of inclusive sport, physical activity and exercise. The 'Sporting Chance' programme has been nominated for the European Diversity Award alongside many of Europe and the world's biggest companies including the BBC, Spotify, Vodafone, the Lego Group and the Premier League. This is not the first time the 'Sporting Chance' course has been recognised having won the Nutramino Health and Fitness Award for Inclusion in 2018.
The 'Sporting Chance', course which is funded by Kerry ETB, provides training and qualifications in the area of sport, fitness and physical a
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As part of their course, students are supported in organising a number of sport and physical activity programmes for children and adults of all abilities in the local community.
Among these are an athletics coaching programme with children from Nano Nagle School in Listowel; a swimming programme with children from the Autism unit in Killahan National School; an Easter activities camp with teenagers from Kerry Intervention Disability Services; activity sessions with adults from Rehabcare in Blennerville, and providing personal training and fitness classes for students from other courses within National Learning Network. The group have also organised sports days for primary schools in Killarney and Limerick.
Students have progressed to a variety of jobs in the fitness, health, sport and leisure industries and obtain qualifications in areas such as Fitness Instruction, Pool Lifeguard, Swim Teaching and Sports Coaching. The course is open for applications throughout the year.
For further information or to apply, please contact 066 7122533, tralee@nln.ie, www.nln.ie or NLNTralee Facebook. The winners of the European Diversity Awards will be announced at a ceremony in London in the coming weeks. Further information on the awards can be found at www.europeandiversityawards.com/shortlist-2021.
Local hospitality nominated for Good Food Ireland awards
Several Killarney hotels and restaurants have been shortlisted for the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise businesses that feature Irish food and drink as part of their visitor service.
In the luxury accommodation categories, Muckross Park Hotel and The Europe Hotel and Resort have both received nominations for 5 Star Irish Hospitality Experience of the Year and Hotel Restaurant Experience of the Year.
In the town centre, The Mad Monk has been shortlisted for Best Irish Seafood Experience.
The Brehon Hotel has been named a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Way category.
And the Kerry Creamery Experience has also been nominated for the Irish Culinary Tourism Innovation Award for its work showcasing local dairy heritage.
The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin on Monday, November 16
Holy Cross Mercy announces return of Memory Tree initiative
Holy Cross Mercy National School has announced details for its 2026 Killarney Memory Tree, the annual Christmas fundraising hosted at the New Road school.
The initiative offers local residents the opportunity to purchase lights on the tree to commemorate loved ones over the festive season.
The official switch-on ceremony takes place at the school on Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm. Fr Seán Murphy will lead prayers, accompanied by festive carols by candlelight.
A special mass for all those commemorated on the tree will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, December 17 at 1pm. The service will be open to the public and streamed online via the Killarney Parish website.
The Memory Tree will remain lit each evening until January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
Lights can be purchased directly from the pupils, staff, or the school office at Holy Cross Mercy National School on New Road, with all proceeds going towards school development.
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