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Killarney club to take part in Ploughing Championships

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By Sean Moriarty

Two members of Killarney Ploughing Association are set to represent the local club at the All-Ireland Ploughing Championships next week.

This year’s competition takes place in Rathinaska, County Laois from September 19 to 22.

A large Kerry team has qualified for the finals and two of them are members of the local club.

Shane Godley from Ballymac will compete in the Under 28 category on Tuesday. He last represented Kerry in the Under 21s in 2018 when he placed sixth in the national competition.

On Wednesday, Mike Brosnsn from Gortalea, will compete in the vintage class. He finished fifth in the scaled down All-Ireland finals last year. The 2021 event only featured ploughing events and the additional exhibitions and sideshows did not go ahead due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“It is great for Killarney Ploughing Association to have two competitors in the nationals,” chairman Thomas Warton said. “They will be up against the best of the best. They will face competitors from places like Wexford, who are big tillage farmers and who plough 100s of acres for tillage.”

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Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween

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The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident Alpacas on the farm.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website. It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

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Killarney Toastmasters host special open night

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Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

The event aims to help adults improve public speaking skills, whether preparing for workplace presentations, wedding toasts, or everyday conversations.

Guests can attend without any pressure or obligation to speak on the night.


For over two decades, the local club has provided a structured space for members to build confidence, practice impromptu speaking, and develop leadership attributes through constructive feedback and group exercises.


Club President Nikolina Tijardovic highlighted the broader personal benefits of joining the organization, noting that meetings are grounded in encouragement and mutual respect so members can progress at their own pace.


Admission to the open night is free for all visitors. Further information is available by contacting Anthony Walsh on 085 7314505, emailing president-590632@toastmastersclubs.org, or visiting the Killarney Toastmasters Facebook page.

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