Kilcummin GAA club rooms were filled to capacity recently as members and supporters gathered for the club’s annual awards night.

The evening served as a celebration of both on-field success and the dedicated service of long-standing club officials.

A significant portion of the night was dedicated to honouring outgoing Chairperson Ciara Kelly and the outgoing Secretary for their extensive contributions to the club.

Both were recognised for their leadership over the past eight years, a pivotal period that included major infrastructural developments and the historic achievement of winning the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship.

On the playing front, the club’s minor team received a standing ovation as they were presented with their County League winners’ medals.

Individual excellence was also highlighted with the announcement of the 2025 player awards. Philip O’Leary was named Senior Player of the Year, while the Young Player of the Year award went to Dara O’Callaghan.

Jack Fogarty was also honoured as the Junior Player of the Year for his consistent performances throughout the season.

The event marked a formal transition for the club’s executive, as incoming Chairperson Marie Murphy and incoming Secretary Grainne Lenihan addressed the attendance.

In their remarks, they acknowledged the vital role that volunteers play in the continued success of Kilcummin GAA and emphasised the importance of recognising the value these individuals bring to the local community.

The new officers committed to building on the strong foundation left by their predecessors as the club prepares for the 2026 season.

Killarney’s Sean Clifford has earned two prestigious nominations at the 2025 Outsider Awards following his record-breaking run of the Wild Atlantic Way last August.

Clifford has been shortlisted for both Outsider of the Year and Outdoor Adventure of the Year.

The nominations recognise his feat of covering approximately 2,700 kilometres in under 30 days. During the run from Donegal to Cork, he climbed an estimated 27,000 metres, which is equivalent to scaling Mount Everest three times.
While many seasoned ultra-runners doubted if the 2,700km coastal route could be completed in that timeframe, Clifford proved it was possible despite the brutal Atlantic weather and exposed roads.

This follows his 2024 nomination after he broke the record for climbing all 275 Irish mountains. Unlike elite athletes with major sponsorships, Clifford relies on a small support crew and local encouragement.

“These nominations aren’t just about me,” he said. “They’re about the people who ran a few kilometres beside me, the locals who opened their doors, the clubs that showed up day after day, and the belief that adventure doesn’t have to be exclusive or elite. It can be accessible to anyone willing to take the first step.”