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GAA future at risk due to lack of housing
By Sean Moriarty
Killarney’s tradition of providing footballers to the Kerry senior team is at risk due to the lack of housing in the locality.
A recent Killarney Municipal District meeting was told that local GAA clubs are “struggling” as there are not enough youngsters signing up as their parents are forced to buy and build houses outside of the town.
The housing shortage and lack of new builds was laid bare at the meeting.
There are two GAA clubs in town, Legion and Dr Crokes and two more in the immediate outskirts, Fossa and Spa.
All four have provided star footballers to Kerry senior teams. Indeed the town’s Fitzgerald Stadium is named after Killarney man Dick Fitzgerald who won five All-Ireland medals, including two as captain in 1913 and 1914.
Last year’s All-Ireland winning team included several Killarney men like Gavin White (Dr Crokes) and brothers Paudie and David Clifford (Fossa).
That tradition is now at risk according to Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan while debating the chronic lack of housing in the town.
“Young couples cannot live in Killarney,” the Dr Crokes clubman told the meeting. “Putting on my football hat, GAA clubs are struggling, big time, young couples cannot build houses.”
Kilcummin Parish to celebrate golden jubilee of local church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 20.
Parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to attend a special anniversary Mass to mark the local milestone. The parish will welcome Bishop Ray Browne to lead the golden jubilee celebrations.
The anniversary Mass is scheduled for 7.30pm, and refreshments will be served for all attendees immediately afterward.
Picture Caption: Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday 20th June. Photo: Sean Kelly
Donal Cremin retires from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra
Staff at Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore gathered in late May to mark the retirement of long-serving teacher and former ASTI President Donal Cremin at a function held in the Brehon Hotel.
Donal had been a member of the teaching staff since the school opened in 1998, working initially as a metalwork and technical graphics teacher before transitioning into his role as a school guidance counsellor. His career in education spans several decades, including 15 years at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Blarney. Prior to entering teaching, he worked as a senior craftsman at the Sugar Factory in Mallow.
Throughout his career, Donal was a prominent advocate for workers’ rights within the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI). He held multiple positions within the union, including school steward, Board of Management representative, and regional representative. In 2023, he became the first Kerry person to be elected as President of the ASTI.
Outside of his professional life, Donal has been a long-standing volunteer within the credit union movement, serving in various local and national capacities over several decades.
The retirement event was widely attended by past and present colleagues. Donal was joined at the celebration by his wife Maureen and their children, Aidan, Maria, and
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