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All-Ireland champion Paul Murphy inspires Lissivigeen pupils
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.
Wallace Arnold coach drivers return to Killarney
A group of 26 former coach drivers, wives, and friends from the Wallace Arnold tour company returned to Killarney over a recent weekend.
The group travelled from Holyhead to Dublin in a restored Wallace Arnold coach, staying at the Killarney Towers Hotel for three nights.
During the visit, the group drove the vintage coach to local landmarks, including Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Muckross House, before returning to town ahead of the Kerry versus Donegal match. The itinerary also included a trip around the Ring of Kerry.
The trip allowed the former drivers to reconnect and reminisce about their years touring Ireland. Organiser Bob Adams said that the vintage coach drew attention from local residents along the route.
The group noted the absence of several former colleagues who could not travel due to health reasons, including veteran driver Hilton Caldwell who is well known in Killarney.
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