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Ben secures silver at science olympiad

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By Sean Moriarty

A Fifth Year St Brendan’s College student is celebrating winning silver in a European-wide science competition in the Czech Republic.

Benjamin Gaughran, was the physics specialist in a three-person Irish team that represented Ireland at the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES) last week.

His teammates were Cork’s Manahil Sabir (biology) and Dublin’s Dominika Ryzwanowicz (chemistry).

The three were selected following an intense search to find Ireland’s brightest young scientists.

Ben and his teammates competed individually against 260 other Irish Under 17 students and had to get through three rounds of the national competition before being chosen for the Irish team.

“I enjoyed the experience, I was really happy to be doing it,” Ben told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It was great to spend time with like-minded people that could become your work or university colleagues in the future.”

Following his Leaving Certificate next year, Ben has ambitions to study either physics or engineering at Cambridge University.

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Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween

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The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident Alpacas on the farm.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website. It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

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Killarney Toastmasters host special open night

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Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

The event aims to help adults improve public speaking skills, whether preparing for workplace presentations, wedding toasts, or everyday conversations.

Guests can attend without any pressure or obligation to speak on the night.


For over two decades, the local club has provided a structured space for members to build confidence, practice impromptu speaking, and develop leadership attributes through constructive feedback and group exercises.


Club President Nikolina Tijardovic highlighted the broader personal benefits of joining the organization, noting that meetings are grounded in encouragement and mutual respect so members can progress at their own pace.


Admission to the open night is free for all visitors. Further information is available by contacting Anthony Walsh on 085 7314505, emailing president-590632@toastmastersclubs.org, or visiting the Killarney Toastmasters Facebook page.

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