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2022 Ras Tailteann won’t return to Killarney

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By Sean Moriarty

The newly revived Ras Tailteann – Ireland’s biggest cycle race – will not return to Killarney this year.

Organisers of the five-day event have announced a provisional route for the 2022 race. It will move from its traditional mid-May date to June 15 to 19.

Ireland’s most important cycle race will visit Kerry with Castleisland set to host a stage finish on June 16 and a stage start the following day.

It is over four years since the race last ran. The 2018 edition featured a stage start in Listowel and that stage passed through Killarney and Moll’s Gap on its way to Glengarriff.

Organisational difficulties forced the cancellation of the 2019 race and the pandemic forced it off the road for the last two years.

The new race for 2022 will not include Killarney.

“Over the next weeks the committee will be reassessing the individual elements of the route, accommodation, and safety measures, considering the enforced postponements during the last two years, triggered by the onset of COVID-19,” an event spokesperson said.

This is necessary to ensure that there have not been and will not be any major obstacles or planned changes along the physical route, that could influence the safe running of the event.”

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Charity drama and music night at The Fáilte

The West End Players are set to take over The Fáilte Hotel on College Street next Thursday, (January 22), for a night of local theatre and live music in aid […]

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The West End Players are set to take over The Fáilte Hotel on College Street next Thursday, (January 22), for a night of local theatre and live music in aid of Palliative Care.

The evening kicks off at 8:00pm with a double bill of one-act plays.
Audiences will first see ‘The Flesh Game’, a piece written by Rae Shirley, followed by ‘The Fag’, written by local thespian Brian Bowler.
Once the dramas concludes, the entertainment will continue with live music from popular local duo Bugzee & Eddie starting at 9:30pm.
The event is free to attend and no advance booking is required.
The Fáilte Hotel will be providing food on the night and hosting a raffle with various prizes. While there is no cover charge, all voluntary contributions and proceeds from the raffle will go directly to support Palliative Care services.

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KCC celebrates Junior Cert students

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On Wednesday the Killarney Community College celebrated the achievements of their Junior Cycle students as they received their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA).  

This important milestone recognises the dedication, effort, and learning journey of each student throughout the three years of Junior Cycle.

The JCPA highlights not only academic success but also the development of key skills and participation in a broad range of learning experiences.

The presentation is a moment of pride for students, parents, and teachers alike. Stella Loughnane, Principal said: “We commend each student for their hard work and enthusiasm for learning. This achievement is a testament to the support of families and the dedication of our teaching staff.  At Killarney Community College, we strive to nurture every student’s potential and celebrate their individual strengths.”.

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