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Almost €10k raised in memory of Ian

By Michelle Crean
A day in memory of Ian O'Riordan was a huge success as €9,800 was raised in his name.

Kayla O'Connell Sinead Murphy Paddy O'Keeffe Eileen O'Riordan Donal Murphy John Murphy and other participants pictured at the tractor and car run in memory of Ian O'Riordan in Rathmore on Saturday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Rob Donnelly Phelim Foley Clodagh O'Donoghue Jacqueline Jayden and Logan Reen at the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Michael Imelda and Fia Cronin pictured at the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Micheal Foley on his new Holland in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Ruairi Micheal and Conor O'Donoghue at the tractor and car run on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Eileen O'Riordan with family and friends who organised the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Kayla O'Connell Sinead Murphy Paddy O'Keeffe Eileen O'Riordan Donal Murphy John Murphy and other participants pictured at the tractor and car run in memory of Ian O'Riordan in Rathmore on Saturday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Rob Donnelly Phelim Foley Clodagh O'Donoghue Jacqueline Jayden and Logan Reen at the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Michael Imelda and Fia Cronin pictured at the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Micheal Foley on his new Holland in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Ruairi Micheal and Conor O'Donoghue at the tractor and car run on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy

Eileen O'Riordan with family and friends who organised the tractor and car run in Rathmore on Saturday in memory of Ian O'Riordan. Photo: Seamus Healy
99 tractors, 97 cars and 10 trucks from all over Kerry and as far away as Kilnamartyra near Macroom made their way to Rathmore on Saturday for the event in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry (DSK).
Ian, from Maughantourig, Gneeveguilla, sadly passed away on January 14, 2013 aged just 16-years-old.
His family organised the tractor and car run for his 10th anniversary.
Registration began at the Rathmore GAA grounds in the morning and the vehicles departed at 12.30pm. Later in the day it was time to let their hair down with entertainment from 'Up in Smoke' at the Bridge Bar.
Ian's mom Eileen O'Riordan said that she couldn't have done it without the support of the community and beyond.
"It was absolutely fantastic. There were over 200 vehicles there."
She added that it was "heartwarming" that her children's friends, neighbours and the community gave "amazing" support.
"It was countywide support for the fundraiser. The Kerry jersey was won in Listowel which shows that tickets were sold as far as there," she said. "All Ian's classmates were there. There were stories all day and glasses clinging in his memory. It was emotional but enjoyable. Thanks to Rathmore GAA for the fantastic facilities and stewarding and every steward in Gneeveguilla. I couldn't have done it without the two GAA clubs and the Bridge Bar. Thanks also to everyone dug so deep."
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Killarney twinned with Italian town
By Sean Moriarty It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney. The idea to twin the picturesque town near […]

By Sean Moriarty
It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney.
The idea to twin the picturesque town near Rome was first mooted by the old Killarney Town Council.
However, when town councils were discontinued in 2014 the task was handed over to Killarney Town Twining Association and was supported by the elected Killarney Municipal District members of Kerry County Council.
A delegation from the association and the council visited Casperia in 2019 to sign the Italian side of the twining agreement.
The pandemic further delayed the process but on Thursday last Killarney Mayor Niall Kelleher and Casperia Mayor Marco Cusso met to formally sign the charter in Killarney.
“This was honouring a commitment made by the former town council to establish a twinning under European guidelines back in 2014,” said association chairman Sean Counihan.
“Unfortunately the town councils were abolished and Killarney Town Twinning Association pursued the matter.
“We are delighted that the municipal authority saw fit to move the beautiful town of Casperia near Rome from association status to full twinning with Killarney.
“We deeply appreciate the members’ positivity in honouring the former Town Council’s decision.”
The signing between the two mayors took place over the St Patrick’s Festival weekend when Killarney Town Twining Association also welcomed groups from other towns like Pleindfeld in Germany and Concord, North Carolina, USA.
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Music and fun at Fossa Rambling House
By Sean Moriarty The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night. Their return to the stage […]

By Sean Moriarty
The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night.
Their return to the stage was timed to coincide with the St Patrick’s weekend celebration and also marked the first big event at the Castlerosse Park Resort since it re-opened on Thursday night following its winter break.
As well as a feat of Irish music, dance and poetry, Fossa-based Ukrainians gave performances in their native language too.
“What a great night we had at our CCÉ Rambling House last Saturday night,” Chairman Tim Kissane said.
“There are so many people to thank that we apologise in advance if we miss anybody out. Firstly, to the management and staff Castlerosse Park Resort for hosting our event and the wonderful service they provided.
“To our very talented stalwart musicians Mike Jack, Noreen and Maura who entertained us all so well from start to finish.
“To all our guest performers, from The Racing Pigeons to the Biddy Group and all the singers, musicians and storytellers in between go raibh mile maith agaibh. Special mention to our Ukrainian singers who performed two songs in their native language for us on the night. Thank you to all our members and supporters and to Fear an Tí, Mick Myers agus Bean an Tí, Theresa Kissane who kept the night flowing. Our fireplace display was kindly lent to us by the Beaufort Pioneers and adorned with ‘things of old’ from Brendan O’Sullivan.”
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