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All-Ireland medal winner to lead Spa/Killarney Handball Club

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NEW OFFICERS: Spa Killarney Handball Club officers 2022: Tadgh O’Sullivan (Outgoing Chairman), Eoin O’Donoghue (PRO), James O’Brien (Treasurer), Aoife Walsh (Secretary), and Brendan O’Donoghue (Chairman). Photo: Con Dennehy

By Con Dennehy

Spa/Killarney Handball Club reflected on a season of mixed fortunes and emotions when the club hosted their AGM in the Spa GAA Facility at the weekend.

It was a case of revolving chairs during the election of officers when the Vice Chairman, Brendan O’Donoghue, defeated outgoing Chairman Tadgh O’Sullivan for the position of Chairman.

In 2019 Brendan O’Donoghue, competing in the Master A competition, became the first Spa/Killarney man to win a Munster championship medal and sometime later won an All-Ireland silver medal in the highly ranked Master’s 55 B final.

Tadgh O’Sullivan, one of the hardest working and highly respected handball officials in Kerry, was a founder member of the club and is widely credited for the growth and success of the club since its inception in 2018. He also oversaw the development of two magnificent Indoor Handball Walls in the Spa GAA Complex.

Eoin O’Donoghue, son of Brendan, was appointed PRO having previously served as secretary.

The officers elected at the AGM were Brendan O’Donoghue (Chairman), Sinead Moriarty (Vice Chairperson), Aoife Walsh (Secretary), Eoin O’Donoghue (PRO) and James O’Brien (Treasurer).

“Among the plans for this season is the recruitment of new members, particularly in the adult ranks. We have training sessions each Monday and Friday night from 7pm and new members are welcome,” Eoin O’Donoghue said.

“We are also planning to participate in the International Handball Tournament in London next May. One element of handball we are particularly excited about is the development of a new handball wall at Lissavigeen National School. This will have far reaching benefits for the sport in the region.”

Congratulations were also extended to Aoife Walsh and Sinead Moriarty who won major titles at the recent 'She’s Ace' All Ladies handball championships in Tyrone.

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Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition extended at Library

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The Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition at Killarney Library has been extended for an additional two weeks.


Originally scheduled to conclude this Saturday, (January 17), the display will now remain open to the public until Saturday, January 31.

The exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of the Monsignor’s ordination and covers four distinct periods of his life: his education in Ireland and early travels, his journey to the priesthood, the operations of the Rome Escape Line during World War II, and his post-war retirement and legacy.


Visitors can view several personal artefacts from his time in Rome, some of which are being publicly exhibited for the first time.

These items include one of his golf clubs, his personal Breviary and Roman Missal, and his Rome guidebook used for assisting pilgrims.


Organizers are particularly encouraging local schools and students to visit before the new closing date at the end of the month.

The exhibition highlights the humanitarian work of the “Vatican Pimpernel” and his colleagues, who provided refuge to Allied POWs, Anti-Fascist Resistance members, and Jewish people regardless of nationality or creed, following his motto: “God Has No Country.”


The exhibition is available to view during normal library opening hours at the Rock Road branch.

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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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