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All-Ireland champion Paul Murphy inspires Lissivigeen pupils

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The excitement of the All-Ireland Football Championship was reignited at Lissivigeen National School last Friday when Kerry star Paul Murphy visited the school with the Sam Maguire Cup.

The All-Ireland medal winner, a native of Rathmore, received an "electric" and "enthusiastic reception" from the school's 270 pupils, who lined the grounds to greet him. According to the school, the children were "absolutely on fire with excitement."

From the moment he arrived, the footballer was described as a complete gentleman, gracious, and wonderfully engaging with the children.

Paul Murphy spoke to the pupils about his journey as an inter-county footballer and shared inspiring words about the importance of hard work, healthy habits, and following one’s dreams.

The students had prepared a series of questions, which the All-Ireland winner answered in detail.

When offering advice for young athletes, Paul stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, and protein, explaining that proper nutrition fuels performance.

While acknowledging treats are fine in moderation, he noted that fast food should only be occasional.

When asked about his role models growing up, Paul named three greats of the game, Seamus Moynihan, Maurice Fitzgerald, and Liam Hasset, as the players who most inspired him.

Asked if he would play in another position, he eventually settled on centre forward, explaining that the role demands constant involvement in play, requiring both attacking and defensive work.

Paul cited Sean O’Shea as his toughest opponent to mark.

Of his three All-Ireland victories, Paul shared that this year's victory means the most to him, explaining that as a younger player, he did not fully grasp how rare such achievements are, and now treasures the moment deeply.

Following the Q&A, Paul took time to pose for photographs, sign autographs, and chat with pupils and staff.

He also made a special visit to the school’s new special classroom, spending time with the pupils there and taking photographs. Before leaving, Paul performed one final honour by raising the school's Green Flag.

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Legacy Elite Cheerleaders star at Kerry Hospice fundraiser

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Members of the Legacy Elite Cheerleaders were the stars of the show at a Kerry Hospice fundraiser in the Brehon Hotel last Sunday.

The event, organised by Anomis Beauty Studio, drew a large crowd for an evening of entertainment in support of palliative care services in Kerry. Guests enjoyed a prosecco reception, finger food, raffles and live performances, but it was the high-energy display, beside the Christmas tree, from the Legacy Elite squad that stole the spotlight.


Their routine was one of the standout moments of the night and received huge applause from those in attendance.

All proceeds from the event went directly to the Kerry Hospice Foundation.


The fundraiser also marked the first anniversary celebration for Anomis Beauty Studio.

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Local service station wins Excellence in Customer Experience Award

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Sheahan’s Maxol on the Muckross Road has plenty to celebrate after winning the Excellence in Customer Experience award at this year’s Maxol Excellence Awards, recognising the Kerry service station’s delivery of an outstanding customer experience.

Winners were presented with their awards at a lavish gala dinner during Maxol’s Retail Conference, which was recently held at The K Club.

The awards recognise best-in-class stations, both company owned and dealer-owned, to promote and reward excellence in station and store standards, customer experience, and community engagement across Maxol’s growing network of convenience-led service stations.

They are assessed through regular standards audits, mystery shopper visits, and reviews of each store’s involvement with the local community.

In addition, each store’s community engagement for Maxol’s nominated charity partner, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, is included in the assessment of the overall programme.

Independent Dealer Aisling Sheahan operates Sheahan’s Maxol on the Muckross Road.

Her team’s dedication has made the store a trusted local favourite, and this year’s Excellence in Customer Experience award reflects that commitment.

Under Aisling’s leadership, the staff consistently deliver a welcoming, high-quality experience.

Speaking about the win, Aisling said: “We are thrilled to receive the Excellence in Customer Experience award. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition is a reflection of the passion and hard work of our entire team. We take great pride in providing a warm welcome, great service, and a community-focused experience every single day. It’s wonderful to see those efforts recognised at a national level. None of this would be possible without the hard work, commitment and positivity of our staff at Sheahan’s, and I want to sincerely thank them, as well as our loyal customers, who support us all year-round.”

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