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Camogie legend Veronica Stack remembered at Killarney club tournament

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Killarney Camogie Club’s Veronica Stack Tournament took place in Spa on Sunday under glorious sunshine with thrilling matches across all age groups.

The event, held in memory of Veronica Stack and her contribution to the sport of camogie in the Killarney area, saw teams compete in U8, U12, U15 and junior divisions.

Veronica's father Hugh, husband Jason, and sisters Joyce and Clodagh were all on hand to award medals to the participating players. Also present were Veronica's daughters, Sadhbh, Kate and Niamh, who also played in the junior game, adding a very special touch to the day's events.

Teams from Iniscarra, Cillard, Ballinascarty, Causeway, and Killarney took to the field in the U8, U12, and U15 games, with the Killarney junior team playing an in-house match with players from other clubs adding their skills on the day.

Killarney Camogie Club expressed their gratitude to Michael Cronin and Spa GAA club for the use of their fantastic facilities. The excellent clubhouse, pitches, coffee dock and amenities contributed significantly to the smooth running of the tournament.

The day also saw the presentation of new jerseys to the club’s newly formed junior team, who will participate in the Mai O'Connell Tournament in November. The gear was kindly sponsored by Maginn Machinery Ltd, who were represented by Peggy Brosnan.

The Veronica Stack Camogie Tournament was a resounding success thanks to the fantastic weather, the enthusiastic participation of all the teams, and the tireless efforts of the volunteers, referees, and the committee.

The club say they are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another exciting tournament.

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BREAKING: Kerry ETB Awarded €2.3m to purchase Pretty Polly Site

The Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road, Killarney. The funding, announced […]

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The Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road, Killarney.

The funding, announced this morning by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, will allow Kerry ETB to develop the site as a new Tourism Sector Training College. The proposed facility will focus on training for the hospitality and tourism industries.
Kerry TD Michael Cahill described the announcement as “a major vote of confidence in Killarney and the wider Kerry tourism industry.”
“This is immense news for the town,” said Deputy Cahill. “It will mark Killarney out officially as the tourism capital of Ireland by providing a Hospitality Sector Training College right in the heart of the county.”
Deputy Cahill said he had been advocating for such a development since entering the Dáil, adding that the investment “will be a gamechanger for the hospitality sector in Killarney and Kerry.”
He also recalled the former CERT training centre that operated at the Torc Great Southern Hotel in the 1970s, noting that this new project would revive that legacy for a new generation of tourism professionals.
The Pretty Polly site, vacant for many years, will now be transformed into a key educational and economic hub for the region once the project proceeds.

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Coffee morning being held in memory of late Kevin O’Shea

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A coffee morning will take place in the Aghadoe Heights Hotel next week in memory of the late Kevin O’Shea.


It will take place on October 18 from 11am to 1pm.


All proceeds will go to Kerry Hospice Foundation, Kerry Cancer Support Group and Recovery Haven.


For those who are unable to make it on the day, you can make a donation online by scanning the QR code on the picture.


Kevin’s family extended their heartfelt thanks to local businesses and hotels that have generously sponsored spot prizes, all to be won on the day.


They also said that any donation, big or small, is appreciated and all support is most welcome.

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