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Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes details revealed at event launch
The Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes was launched on Sunday.
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At the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday were front from left Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Killarney) Shane O'Driscoll (Gleneagle Hotel) and Cormac Casey (KC Print and Clerk of the course). Also included are Isaac and Evan Casey Anthony O'Connor Kenneth and Des O'Neill Thomas Randles (Killarney & District Motor Club Chairman) James O'Brien (Assess Ireland) Dermot Healy Colman Hegarty (Irish Tarmac Rally Championship) John Buttimer (Southern 4 Rally Championship) Mike Moriarty and Killarney & District Motor Club members. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
At the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday were front from left Thomas Randles (Killarney & District Motor Club Chairman) Shane O'Driscoll (Gleneagle Hotel)
Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) Cormac Casey (KC Print and Clerk of the course) and Laura Healy (Rally Events Secretary). In second row are John Buttimer (Southern 4 Rally Championship) Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Killarney) Colman Hegarty (Irish Tarmac Rally Championship) and Mike Moriarty. Back from left are Isaac and Evan Casey James O'Brien (Assess Ireland) Dermot Healy Kenneth and Des O'Neill. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) and Cormac Casey (KC Print and Clerk of the course) at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) speaking at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Diarmuid Lynch Liam Cronin Des O'Neill Darragh Lynch and Kenneth O'Neill at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Liam Cronin Cormac Casey ( KC Print and Clerk of the course) Laura Healy (Rally Events Secretary) Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) and Anthony O'Connor at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Patrick O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel) Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) and Cormac Casey ( KC Print and Clerk of the course) at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Rally driver Louise Bourke and Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
ormac Casey ( KC Print and Clerk of the course) speaking at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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At the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday were front from left Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Killarney) Shane O'Driscoll (Gleneagle Hotel) and Cormac Casey (KC Print and Clerk of the course). Also included are Isaac and Evan Casey Anthony O'Connor Kenneth and Des O'Neill Thomas Randles (Killarney & District Motor Club Chairman) James O'Brien (Assess Ireland) Dermot Healy Colman Hegarty (Irish Tarmac Rally Championship) John Buttimer (Southern 4 Rally Championship) Mike Moriarty and Killarney & District Motor Club members. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
At the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday were front from left Thomas Randles (Killarney & District Motor Club Chairman) Shane O'Driscoll (Gleneagle Hotel) Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) Cormac Casey (KC Print and Clerk of the course) and Laura Healy (Rally Events Secretary). In second row are John Buttimer (Southern 4 Rally Championship) Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Killarney) Colman Hegarty (Irish Tarmac Rally Championship) and Mike Moriarty. Back from left are Isaac and Evan Casey James O'Brien (Assess Ireland) Dermot Healy Kenneth and Des O'Neill. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) and Cormac Casey (KC Print and Clerk of the course) at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) speaking at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Diarmuid Lynch Liam Cronin Des O'Neill Darragh Lynch and Kenneth O'Neill at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Liam Cronin Cormac Casey ( KC Print and Clerk of the course) Laura Healy (Rally Events Secretary) Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) and Anthony O'Connor at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Patrick O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel) Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) and Cormac Casey ( KC Print and Clerk of the course) at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Rally driver Louise Bourke and Conor Deasy (Assess Ireland CEO) at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
ormac Casey ( KC Print and Clerk of the course) speaking at the launch of the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday .The rally will take place on May 4th and 5th. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Killarney and District Motor Club launched the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at the Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday afternoon.
The 43rd running of the biggest rally in Kerry will take place on May 4 and 5.
Rally fans can expect an action-packed weekend, beginning with the now-traditional ceremonial start on Main Street on Friday night.
Speaking at the launch clerk of the course Cormac Casey outlined some of the plans for this year’s rally and thanked the large group of people that have helped pull this event together.
“I'd like to welcome back to Assess Ireland who is the title sponsor for the second year and hopefully for many more years,” said Mr Casey.
“There are many moving parts that made this event possible and so many fantastic people behind those moving parts. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who knows who you are. I have been involved for many years and it is an absolute pleasure to work with such people.”
The rally returns to the Beara Peninsula on Saturday and the route will include classic favourites like Cod’s Head, Ardgroom and the Healy Pass.
Sunday’s route also features some new roads, as the rally heads to east Kerry with newer versions of old favourites on offer including a longer version of Gortnagane.
Returning too for 2024 is title sponsor Assess Ireland.
front runners when it comes to providing automotive and engineering inspection services. It provides a nationwide service through its network of engineers.
The Gleneagle Hotel and KC Print/The Killarney Advertiser are the event’s accommodation and publishing partners.
Major extension plans at St Oliver’s National School
St Oliver’s National School in Ballycasheen is set to undergo a significant expansion following confirmation that the Department of Education has granted approval for the project to proceed to construction.
The building project, funded under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, will deliver a substantial extension to the existing school facilities. The development includes the provision of three new mainstream classrooms, seven Special Education Teaching (SET) rooms, and three Special Educational Needs (SEN) bases.
The expansion is designed to meet the growing educational needs of the Killarney area while enhancing the school’s capacity to provide inclusive support for all students.
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill welcomed the progress, noting that the inclusion of dedicated SET and SEN spaces is vital for a modern learning environment.
“I am delighted to see this project at St Oliver’s National School progressing to the construction stage,” he said. “This is a very significant development that will greatly enhance the school’s capacity. I want to commend the school management, the Principal Colm Ó Suilleabháin, the staff, parents, and Board of Management for their continued engagement and dedication in advancing this project.”
The Killarney Palestinian and wider Arabic community gathered recently to celebrate the end of Ramadan with an Eid event that raised €4,500 for humanitarian aid.
Held at Noelle’s Cafe in Old Market Lane, the ‘Taste of Palestine’ afternoon saw crowds fill the lane in bright sunshine. Attendees were served a range of traditional Palestinian dishes, including falafel, musakhan rolls, maqluba, hummus, and chocolate-covered dates.
A spokesperson for Killarney for Palestine highlighted the cultural significance of the event, stating that food represents a centuries-old connection to the land, identity, and memory. They noted that it is vital to reclaim and preserve the true origins of these traditional dishes.
The organisers expressed their gratitude to Noelle Crosbie and Taher Ali of Noelle’s Cafe for hosting and facilitating the fundraiser.
The total of €4,500 raised will directly benefit six displaced families in the Gaza Strip currently supported by the group. The funds will also assist with the ongoing running costs of Killarney for Palestine as they continue to organise local community events.
Killarney for Palestine raises €4,500 at ‘Taste of Palestine’ event
The Killarney Palestinian and wider Arabic community gathered recently to celebrate the end of Ramadan with an Eid event that raised €4,500 for humanitarian aid.
Held at Noelle’s Cafe in Old Market Lane, the ‘Taste of Palestine’ afternoon saw crowds fill the lane in bright sunshine. Attendees were served a range of traditional Palestinian dishes, including falafel, musakhan rolls, maqluba, hummus, and chocolate-covered dates.
A spokesperson for Killarney for Palestine highlighted the cultural significance of the event, stating that food represents a centuries-old connection to the land, identity, and memory. They noted that it is vital to reclaim and preserve the true origins of these traditional dishes.
The organisers expressed their gratitude to Noelle Crosbie and Taher Ali of Noelle’s Cafe for hosting and facilitating the fundraiser.
The total of €4,500 raised will directly benefit six displaced families in the Gaza Strip currently supported by the group. The funds will also assist with the ongoing running costs of Killarney for Palestine as they continue to organise local community events.
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