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Fossa Community Sustainability Fair returns

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The Fossa Community Sustainability Fair returns this year and will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend, on Sunday February 2.

The first event of the year celebrates a time when seeds are sown for the brighter days ahead.

Fossa Community Hall will host the event from 3pm to 5pm and is by voluntary donation are very welcome.

All proceeds will go towards the hosting of this event and other events throughout the year

“What we hope is that the 18 or so exhibitors might inspire, educate and empower attendees on the day. We are facilitating the sharing of ideas on how to consume in a way that doesn't cost the earth,” says PRO of Fossa Climate Action Group., Diarmaid Griffin.

When established over a year ago, Fossa Climate Action Group, committed to hosting a public event every quarter.

These events coincide with the feast days of the Celtic year: Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasa, and Samhain.

“We thought it would be fitting to start the new year off with an event that showcases the positive work that is ongoing in the locality. It was of great benefit to attendees and exhibitors last year, so we hope for an even bigger event this time around,” added Paul O'Raw, Chair of Fossa Climate Action Group.

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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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