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Presentation Class of 1973 Reunion

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Former pupils and students of Killarney Presentation primary and secondary school were invited to a 50 year re-union lover the long weekend.

Kathleen O’Mahony Eileen O’Carroll (Riordan) Mary O’Leary Noreen Casey O’Sullivan and Breeda McCarthy celebrate 50 years since they left the Pres.

Presentation Convent class of ’73 held their 50th reunion recently in the Dromhall Hotel. Photo front from l-r: Margaret Ryan Buckley Mary O’Leary Brid Murray Ann O’ Donoghue Kathleen O’Mahony Noreen Casey O’Sullivan Mary Lyne McCarthy Sheila O’Donoghue. Middle row l-r: Mary McSweeney Aileen O’Riordan Bríd Moynihan Bríd Callaghan Sheila Crowe Sheila O’Sullivan Breeda McCarthy Agatha Pollock Aileen Spillane Áine Coffey Kelly Judy Desmond (Murphy) Noreen Quill. Back rows: Sheila Sugrue Doreen O’Donoghue Bridget Sweeney Mary McGuire Anne Murphy Kathleen Spillane Kathleen Murphy Breda Sparling Mary Downey. Photo by Tatyana McGough.

Thirty former classmates and teachers got together in the Dromhall Hotel for a special mass and lunch.

Earlier in the day the former classmates returned to their Alma Mater St Brigid’s where teacher Miriam Malone gave a guided tour of the school’s current set up.

A candle was lit to remember the 10 girls from that class who have since passed away.

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Halloween Horror at Outlet Centre

Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm. Ghosts, […]

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Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and monsters will take over the centre for an afternoon of frightful fun, with the highlight being the fancy dress parade. Every child who takes part will receive a goody bag, and there are great prizes up for grabs.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl, each receiving a Kerry GAA gift box including a signed 2025 goalkeeper’s jersey, sponsored by the Kerry GAA Store. The Best Dressed Family will win a Christmas in Killarney family visit to Santa 2025 and lunch for the whole family, sponsored by O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Café.
The afternoon will also include free magic shows at 2.30pm and 4.30pm, free face painting, balloon modelling, and a kids’ mini disco.
Centre Manager Paul Sherry said the event is one of the highlights of the year for families in the town. “We’re delighted to bring back our annual Halloween celebration — it’s a great day out for families, with fantastic prizes, entertainment and plenty of fun,” he said.
More information is available at www.killarneyoutletcentre.com.

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Fergal Brosnan appointed CEO of RDI Hub

The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD. A […]

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The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD.

A native of Kerry, Brosnan brings more than 20 years of international experience in technology, AI, and business transformation, having held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, Validant, Rethink Group, and Berkley Group.
As CEO, he will lead the RDI Hub’s next phase of growth, strengthening its role as a European centre for Artificial Intelligence and innovation. The Hub, a collaboration between Fexco, Munster Technological University, and Kerry County Council, has supported over 100 startups and created more than 430 jobs since its launch in 2020.
Speaking on his appointment, Brosnan said:
“It’s an honour to lead the RDI Hub at such an exciting time. Our vision is to make Killorglin and the southwest a globally connected epicentre for AI-driven innovation and venture creation.”
The appointment was welcomed by RDI Hub partners Fexco, MTU, Kerry County Council, and Enterprise Ireland, who said Brosnan’s leadership will help expand the Hub’s reach and strengthen its impact nationally and across Europe.

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