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Cronin and Galvin win Ulster Rally

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Cronin and Galvin's victory on Saturday's Modern Tyres Ulster Rally has set up a thrilling finale to the Irish Tarmac Championship.

The Killarney and District Motor Club pairing extended their lead at the top of the standings to 15 points with one round remaining.
However, defending champions and Rally of the Lakes winners qCallum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan remain in contention and will be eager to capitalise on any slip-ups from their rivals.
Cronin and Galvin's triumph was hard-fought, with conditions challenging and the competition fierce. "It was a tough rally," said Cronin. "Callum pushed us hard on the final loop, but we managed to hold on for the win."
Galvin, who previously claimed the Ulster title with Cronin in 2017, added, "It's fantastic to be back on top here. We've had some bad luck this year, so this win is extra special."
Devine and O'Sullivan, while disappointed to finish second, remain optimistic about their chances in the championship decider. "Keith and Mikie drove brilliantly," said O'Sullivan. "This is good for the championship and good for Irish rallying."
The Irish Tarmac Championship will conclude in Cronin's home county in September, promising a dramatic showdown between the two top crews. Before then, both teams will compete in the Rali Ceredigion in Wales, a round of both the British and European Rally Championships.
Cronin, aiming for a rare Irish and British title double, said: "I'll enjoy this win for now, but then we'll turn our attention to Wales."

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Two Mary Immaculate College students win awards

Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving […]

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Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving prestigious college awards.

Leah McMahon, who is in her first year studying primary teaching, was presented with an MIC GAA Bursary Award. The bursary acknowledges her performances with Dr Crokes and Kerry Ladies Football, recognising her as one of the standout young players in the college.
Setanta O’Callaghan, received the Saint Bonaventure Trust Prize Year 1, awarded for academic excellence in Theology and Religious Studies on the Bachelor of Arts in Education programme in MIC Thurles. The award is presented to students who achieve top results in Years 1–3 of the course.
Both students were among 94 award recipients across MIC’s Limerick and Thurles campuses.
Professor Dermot Nestor, President of MIC, said the awards recognise the work and commitment shown by students across all areas of college life.

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Book on handball legend to be launched at The Sem

A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9. Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at […]

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A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9.

Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at 6pm in the college chapel.
The book, written by Fr Tom Looney charts the life of Fr Tom Jones, a past pupil of St Brendan’s who entered the school as both a World and National Handball Champion.
Jones later served as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry over a 54-year ministry. The biography describes his sporting achievements and his contribution to parish life at home and abroad.
Fr Kieran O’Brien, President of the Kerry Handball Association, will host the launch
Copies of the book, priced at €15, are available in the Cathedral Office, O’Connor’s on Beech Road and the Friary Bookshop.

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