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Students’ cattle rearing project makes national final

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Two Killarney school girls have been successful with their cattle rearing project - making it to the finals this April.

Molly O'Connor and Aoife O'Donoghue from St Brigid's Presentation Killarney have been learning all about agriculture and the food industry in the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition.

Now they will get to exhibit their project idea to a panel of Agri-food industry experts in Croke Park on April 1.

A record number of over 140 school groups entered this year’s competition and Molly and Aoife made it through to the second round which was an interview stage in January along with 65 other groups.

The girls are now one of 15 groups who have made it through the finals so massive credit is due to them.

The Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, run in association with its processing partners ABP and Kepak, aims to encourage second-level students to gain an understanding about the care and attention that is required to produce and market the highest quality Irish Angus beef for consumers. The initiative challenges groups of students to rear five Certified Irish Angus calves for 18 months and carry out research on a chosen topic.

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Shane Doolan to release new single in time for Christmas

Killarney-based musician Shane Doolan will release his latest single, ‘SPACEMAN’, this Friday, December 19. The new track is described as an atmospheric release exploring themes of ambition, isolation, and the […]

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Killarney-based musician Shane Doolan will release his latest single, ‘SPACEMAN’, this Friday, December 19.

The new track is described as an atmospheric release exploring themes of ambition, isolation, and the desire to escape everyday limits. The single showcases Doolan’s evolving sound, combining emotional storytelling with cinematic production.
The release follows a significant year for the young artist. Earlier in 2024, Doolan headlined his first live show at The Anam Centre in Killarney. The event was a major local success, raising over €1,055 for Movember, the men’s health charity.
Doolan, who first gained local attention after his band won the Battle of the Bands at the Anam Centre, has cited influences such as Walking on Cars, Bon Iver, and Kodaline. Following his September debut, “The Ruins,” and his second single, “After The Bells,” he is currently working toward a debut EP set for release in January 2026.
‘SPACEMA’ will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms from this Friday.

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Recent Bank of Ireland coffee morning in aid of Kerry Hospice which raised the grand sum of €1,385. Photo: L/R: Tom Keane, Angela Curran (KH), Catherine O’Reilly (KH), Gillian Edwards, Denise Doolan, Mary O’Leary, Lorna O’Sullivan, Pat Doolan (KH) and Hugh Gleeson.

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