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Killarney Celtic set for €50,000 Erasmus+ exchange in Spain
Killarney Celtic set for €50,000 Erasmus+ exchange in Spain
Reigning Kerry champions Killarney Celtic FC are preparing to swap the Kingdom for Valencia this Easter as part of a major Erasmus+ Youth Mobility project.
A contingent of 30 players, coaches, and adults will travel to Spain for a week-long programme of social, physical, and cultural activities.
This marks the second time the club has secured funding through the National Agency Léargas, following a successful exchange to Italy in 2025. This year’s partnership was forged through the family of Nando Dominguez, a Spanish student who previously spent a year in Killarney as a beneficiary of the club’s youth programme.
The €50,000 project will see players from six Celtic teams, ranging from under-14 to under-17 levels, collaborate with Maristas College and local soccer club CFB Ciutat de Valencia.
"We are extremely grateful to Léargas for the training and opportunities they provided to our club to apply for this funding strand and make this exchange a really exciting prospect," said Celtic chairman, Philip O'Callaghan.
Project manager and coach Davide Mosca, who led months of digital preparation with Spanish coordinator Fernando Torran, highlighted the broader impact of the initiative.
"The project represents a great opportunity for our young people to have life-enhancing experiences and to grow. Erasmus+ is a great programme and great credit is due to people like our local MEP Seán Kelly, who saw that it had potential beyond formal education," said Davide.
"Although the application process can seem difficult, the training and support we got from Léargas was of huge value in building a funded project and we appreciate their assistance and encouragement," he added.
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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