Killarney resident Noel McGlynn was named Graduate of the Year at the 2026 UCD Sports Awards in Dublin last week.

McGlynn, who lives on Loreto Road, received the prestigious accolade in recognition of his outstanding voluntary contribution to UCD Cycling Club spanning nearly three decades.

A former Intervarsity champion and club captain, he co-founded the university’s cycling club in 1998 and played a central role in its early development.

Over the last 28 years, he has continued to volunteer his time as a coach, mentor, team manager, and event organiser for major national and international cycling events.

His dedication to the sport has helped develop numerous elite riders, including Irish Olympian Lara Gillespie.

The annual ‘Voices from the Friary’ charity concert will take place this Sunday, 24 May, with all proceedings going to support St Francis Special School in Beaufort.

The event, which starts at 8pm at The Friary, will feature the Kerry Concert Choir performing a varied program of choral music spanning classical and contemporary genres.

The evening will also include special performances by Sharon Lyons and the Kerry Scotia Ensemble.

The ensemble is currently preparing for an upcoming appearance at the Between Worlds Festival in Germany, which is organized by countertenor Nils Wanderer. Attendees at Sunday’s concert will be treated to a preview of the program selected for the German festival.

Alongside the music, a raffle will be held on the night featuring a variety of prizes, including a hamper worth over €100.

Tickets are priced at €20 for adults and €10 for children under 16. They can be purchased in advance via Eventbrite or directly at the door on the night. All profits from ticket sales and raffle proceeds will go directly to enhancing resources for the students at St Francis Special School.