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Centenary of one of the Lakes’ most-famous boats

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Sunday’s Killarney Regatta marked the 100th year since the launch of the Killarney Six boat in 1924.

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Last Sunday marked the 236th running of the Killarney Regatta held at O’Mahony’s Point.

The 'Elizabeth Rose' is still rowed to this day following refurbishment by Jimmy Doyle in 2005.

The boat is named in honour of Elizabeth Rose Vincent, the daughter of Arthur Rose and Maud Bourn Vincent who were the last private owners of Muckross House and estate before it was gifted to the State in 1932.

Members of the Vincent family were generous supporters and later patrons of Muckross Rowing Club, most recently Billy Vincent and his niece Fleur Melville Gardiner.

At the regatta, Bishop Ray Brown spoke and gave a blessing and there were words of reflection by Muckross Rowing Club’s Sean Coffey as well as John Lyne, who won a senior race in the 'Elizabeth Rose' in 1973.

Conditions were ideal for rowing and spectators were treated to some good races and close finishes.

This weekend sees the start of the coastal season in with rowers decamping to Valentia Island for the first of two county championship regattas.

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Leaping from the Sky!

There were celebrations at Raheen National School this week as SNA Gráinne Lenihan presented a cheque for €5,302.23 to Principal Joan Mullane, the proceeds from her recent skydiving fundraiser in […]

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There were celebrations at Raheen National School this week as SNA Gráinne Lenihan presented a cheque for €5,302.23 to Principal Joan Mullane, the proceeds from her recent skydiving fundraiser in aid of the school.

Gráinne organised the ‘Her Health, Her Power’ initiative last July, which culminated in her completing a skydive in August to raise funds for Raheen NS. The money will go towards the development of the school pitch and a new perimeter race track for the entire Raheen community.
Pictured at the presentation were members of the parents’ committee Joan Bowler, Máire O’Leary, and Ann Marie Donovan, along with school staff Norrissa O’Donoghue, Conor Coffey, Linda Farrell, and Mark Egan, joined by the delighted students of Raheen NS.
Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

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Heartbeat to host public meeting on heart health

The guest speaker on the night will be Dr Haytham Makki, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, who will discuss heart health in general and address questions from those attending. Dr Makki is […]

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The guest speaker on the night will be Dr Haytham Makki, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, who will discuss heart health in general and address questions from those attending.

Dr Makki is a long-time supporter and friend of Heartbeat, and the meeting will include a Question and Answer session, followed by tea, coffee, and biscuits with time for informal chat.
Free copies of the Safefood 101 Square Meals recipe book will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is a free and open meeting, and everyone is welcome to attend.

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