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First O’Mahiny’s Regatta in three years

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After a three-year hiatus the Killarney Regatta returned to O'Mahony's Point in great style and colour on Sunday last.

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Nicola and Timmy O’Donoghue with their son Blake winner of the Bonny Baby competition at the Killarney regatta on Sunday.

Nicola and Timmy O’Donoghue with their son Blake winner of the Bonny Baby competition at the Killarney regatta on Sunday.

Peter O’Sullivan Sharon Cooper and Ger Sweeney enjoying the Killarney Regatta at O’Mahony’s Point on Sunday.

Flesk Valley Under 16 girls at the Killarney Regatta on Sunday.

Flesk Valley Under 16 girls at the Killarney Regatta on Sunday.

Flesk Valley Under 14s at the Killarney Regatta at O’Mahony’s Point on Sunday.

Cormac Flanagan Cathal Sugrue Donal Kelly (cox) Brayden Slattery and Dimitris Charalampakis winners of the U16 Coastal race at the Killarney Regatta on Sunday.

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John Hegarty and Jimmy Fleming supporting Flesk Valley at the Killarney Regatta on Sunday.

"It was great to see and hear the much loved Killarney six-oared boat on the water again and renew historic rivalries and great friendships.
Well done to everyone who rowed for Flesk Valley on Sunday and congratulations to our medal winners. Flesk Valley had victories in the U14 Boys and Girls, U16 Boys and U18 Girls in the coastal category. We're especially proud of those who rowed in their first Killarney regatta on Sunday and hope that they'll have many more in the Valley colours," said Flesk Valley Rowing Club's Donal Kelly.

"Thank you to all our coaches, coxes and hard-working committee members who did a fantastic job over the weekend, whether on the water or feeding the masses in the club tent.
"Thanks also to all the underage members and their parents who brought food and helped out in many different ways over the weekend. We are grateful also to Richie Leane for supplying the materials for our slipway and providing a generator for the day, and O'Shea's Fruit and Veg for the use of their truck for the day and a big box of fruit to go with it.

'Well done to everyone on the Killarney Regatta Committee for their hard work in organising everything and for their vision in introducing coastal races for the underage crews which very much added to the spectacle on the day.

"A special word of thanks to race starters Brian O'Sullivan (Flesk Valley) and Alan Lyne (Muckross) for doing a brilliant job in sometimes tricky conditions.

"Flesk Valley would also like to thank Workmen's Rowing Club and Cromane Rowing club for the use of their boats on Sunday."

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic


Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.


A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.

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Traditions past and present meet at Muckross School House

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Two distinct eras of Irish storytelling collided at Muckross School House last week, showcasing how traditional culture adapts across generations for National Heritage Week 2026.

Representing the classic lineage of Irish folklore, renowned local historian, musician, and seanchaí Dáithí Collopy delivered an authentic masterclass in old-school storytelling.

Performing alongside his children Sadhbh, Siún, and Daithí Óg, Collopy relied on the ancient oral tradition to captivate the audience through spoken word, presence, and music.


Contrastingly, social media creator Eoin Reardon brought traditional heritage into the modern digital age.

Known for sharing his traditional green woodworking craft with millions online, Reardon hosted a hands-on workshop demonstrating traditional utensil crafting techniques while engaging attendees through the lens of modern storytelling.


The events brought together two completely different methods of preserving Irish heritage—one rooted in the timeless art of the fireside seanchaí, the other leveraging modern platforms like TikTok to keep historic skills relevant for a global, digital audience.


Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan.

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