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Alana takes another prestigious title

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CHAMPION: Alana O'Brien has been crowned the All-Ireland champion 47kg Girl 3 for a second year running.

By Michelle Crean

A young Killarney boxer has been crowned the All-Ireland champion 47kg Girl 3 for a second year running.

Alana O'Brien (14), daughter of Daniel and Michelle O'Brien from Hazelwood Drive in Ballyspillane, took up boxing just three years ago, after seeing Taylor fight in Tralee.

On Saturday night she was crowned the champion in her category in the National Stadium in Dublin after a brilliant Leinster final win a few weeks ago.

"Alana progressed with a great win and unfortunately her opponent for the All-Ireland never made it for some reason so Alana was crowned All-Ireland champion at 47kg Girl 3 for a second year running," her dad Daniel told the Killarney Advertiser.

"She now goes forward to Cadets in June to fight for a chance of a third Irish title and also represent Ireland in the European championship in Turkey in August.

"She is also travelling to Sweden on the 26 of this month to fight with the Irish team in the Golden Gloves competition, so big months ahead."

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Cahill seeks funding assurance for Innovation Centre

Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion. Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a […]

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Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion.

Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a recent Parliamentary Question to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke. The centre has applied to the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme under Enterprise Ireland to support future projects.
Minister Burke told Deputy Cahill that the centre’s application will receive “appropriate consideration” and confirmed that Enterprise Ireland will assist the organisation in shaping proposals that match the aims of the scheme.
Deputy Cahill said the support would give the Killarney Innovation Centre “a first run to the ball” in identifying suitable projects that can attract national funding. He added that the centre has received strong Government backing for more than 30 years.
The Minister also noted that three other Kerry projects are progressing under the same national scheme, including a €1 million allocation for the AI Navigator Programme at the RDI Hub in Killorglin, which is designed to help small businesses adapt to artificial intelligence.

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Focus Ireland submits planning application for 67 apartments

Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland,has submitted an application to Kerry County Council for amendments to its previously approved 67-unit residential development at Woodlands Industrial Estate, […]

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Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland,has submitted an application to Kerry County Council for amendments to its previously approved 67-unit residential development at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney Bypass Road.

The original permission was granted under Kerry County Council reference 21/205.
The new application, maintains the total number of residential units at 67, but outlines several significant internal and external reconfigurations. The overall height and number of storeys for the development will remain unchanged from the scheme initially permitted.
The proposed modifications include a reconfiguration of the basement to incorporate water and attenuation tanks, a lift pit, and an ESB substation. Changes are also outlined for the ground floor, with modifications to the bicycle parking area, which will increase the total number of spaces to 136, and alterations to the bin area.
The plans detail a reduction in car parking spaces from the originally approved 80 down to 74, which will still include four accessible spaces. A substantial decrease is also proposed for the communal open space, which will drop from 719 square metres to 375 square metres due to the removal of a planned roof terrace.
Internal layouts and circulation routes on each floor will be altered, with the final unit mix proposed as 33 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom apartments. The changes will result in an increase in the total gross floor area of approximately 871.5 square metres.
Focus Housing Association is seeking permission for the temporary removal and subsequent rebuilding of an existing retaining wall adjacent to the N22 Bypass Road. The wall will be rebuilt to match its existing height and material finish.

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