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Local drivers lead out Cannonball 4×4
The two local drivers who participated in last weekend’s Cannonball 4x4 Overland had the honour of leading the convoy as it made its way through South Kerry.
The new for 2021 event arrived at Killarney’s Great Southern Hotel on Friday evening.
Car enthusiasts were in awe at the sight of several high-end off road vehicles including a Bentley Bentayga, a Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, Range Rover SVRs, a BMW X5 M-Sport, and many more.
The Saturday leg of the two-day charity road run featured roads in South Kerry including Bealach Oisin Pass and Ballaghbeama Gap.
Two local drivers, who were both driving Ford Raptors, had the honour of leading the convoy through these daunting South Kerry roads.
The drivers were Donal O’Sullivan from Kilcummin also better known as Killarney’s Cleaning Doctor, and Henry Bartlett from Farranfore, who runs Independent Irish Health Foods.
Donal was joined by Ryan Doherty, Sligo’s Cleaning Doctor.
Henry had his wife Paula alongside after she paid the entry fee as birthday present to her husband.
“Believe it or not,” said Henry, “This will be my first time driving the Gap of Dunloe.”
Cannonball events raise funds for The HOPE Foundation, an Irish charity working with the street children of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in India.
The Cannonball 4x4 Overland is a sister event to the Supercar Cannonball that visited Kerry in September.
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.
Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.
Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.
Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
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