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Golf Club quiz raises over €2,500 for local charities

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A fundraising quiz night held last Friday at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club proved to be a great success, raising over €2,500 for two local causes.

The proceeds from the event will be shared between the Kerry Hospice Foundation and Comfort for Chemo Kerry.
The evening saw a strong turnout with 37 teams participating. The funds were generated through a combination of team entry fees, a raffle, and various spot prizes. The organisers noted a fantastic atmosphere on the night, with support coming from both club members and the wider Killarney community.
The organisers would like to acknowledge the contribution of the Truffle Honey Catering team and the staff at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Special thanks were extended to Louise, Ciara, and Collette for their logistical support during the event.
Further appreciation was expressed to Tracy, who was responsible for sourcing sponsorship for the spot prizes, and to Daisy and Jake, who assisted with raffle ticket sales and the collection of answer sheets throughout the evening.
The total amount raised will go directly toward supporting the essential services provided by the Kerry Hospice Foundation and Comfort for Chemo Kerry. Both organisations play a vital role in providing care and support to individuals and families across the county.
The organisers wish to thank everyone who participated, donated prizes, or contributed to the event's success in any way.

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Student places third in national journalism awards

The local success at the AsIAm awards was a double celebration for committee member Claire Fowler, whose son Max earned a national title for his work in podcasting last week. […]

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The local success at the AsIAm awards was a double celebration for committee member Claire Fowler, whose son Max earned a national title for his work in podcasting last week.

Max Fowler, a Transition Year student at St Brendan’s College, placed third in the Young Journalist Ireland awards in Dublin. He was recognized for his podcast, In Conversation with Max Fowler and Guests, which provides a personal look into life as a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The ceremony was hosted by Róisín Ingle of the Irish Times, with Minister Patrick O’Donovan also in attendance. The judges praised the podcast for its high quality and honest discussion, stating that Max’s openness created an engaging conversation that builds better understanding of his experiences.
St Brendan’s College congratulated Max on the achievement, saying that his work reflects a bright future for the medium. The award-winning podcast can be heard on the ‘Sem Cast’ channel on Spotify.

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Nine schools benefit from support fund projects

  Nine schools in Killarney have focused more on energy awareness thanks to a novel initiative spearheaded by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with generous support from Kerry County […]

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Nine schools in Killarney have focused more on energy awareness thanks to a novel initiative spearheaded by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce with generous support from Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund.

The finance provided helped the Chamber to purchase televisions, wall brackets and meters for each location . The schoolsbenefittong from the funding are Killarney Community College, St Oliver’s Primary School, St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, St Brendan’s College, The Monastery, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Holy Cross Mercy, Scoil Bhride Loreto and Lissivigeen National School.
The Community Support Fund funds were used to purchase meters for each school and these have been installed by energy management specialists Acutrace.
Televisions and wall brackets were also installed for each school to display the energy usage which is very educational for teachers and pupils.
Holy Cross Mercy National School chose to spend its allocation on a separate biodiversity project to purchase outdoor school flower signage, featuring a trail around the garden which is a great learning tool for children.
The signs also come with matching nature trail sheets as well as flower bundle digital resource packs, including classroom display cards and worksheets
The overall aim of Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund is to provide flexible, financial support to community groups and local organisations who wish to undertake projects which will improve the range and quality of community projects and facilities within their areas.
Acutrace is the country’s leading energy measurement and sustainability company which helps businesses and communities to reduce their running costs through energy saving technology.

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