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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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Fossa Community Sustainability Fair a success

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The Fossa Community Sustainability Fair, hosted by the Fossa Climate Action Group, was a huge success last Sunday afternoon, with over 20 exhibitors showcasing their initiatives and projects in Fossa Community Hall.

The annual event, which aims to promote sustainability and community engagement, attracted a diverse range of visitors who came to learn, share, and connect with local organisations and initiatives.

Exhibitors included Killarney National Park Education Staff, Beaufort Beekeepers Association, Young Environmental Award entrants, Flourish Organics and Wild Weeds.

The fair provided a platform for local groups and individuals to share their work, exchange ideas, and inspire others to take action on environmental issues.

Visitors had the opportunity to learn about sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and community-led projects, highlighting the wealth of talent and commitment to sustainability in the local community.

“We’re thrilled with the response and it gives comfort to know that there are so many groups in the area who are working to sustain the beautiful and healthy environment that surrounds us,” said Diarmaid Griffin of the Fossa Climate Action Group.

The Fossa Climate Action Group would like to thank all exhibitors, attendees, and supporters who contributed to the success of the event.

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Legion presented with Hurling Support Pack at Croke Park

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Killarney Legion was among a select group of just 70 clubs from across the 32 counties invited to Croke Park recently to receive a Hurling Refresher Pack.

The presentation was led by GAA President Jarlath Burns and Hurling Development Committee Chairperson Terry Reilly.

Eamonn and Sonny Maguire represented the Killarney club at the headquarters to accept the equipment.

The initiative is part of a strategic drive by the GAA to grow the game, particularly in developing and non-traditional hurling areas.

Each pack contains 15 hurleys, 15 helmets, and 60 sliotars, specifically designed to support nursery and underage coaching.

President Jarlath Burns said that promoting and preserving hurling is a top priority of his term.

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