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Calling all 1972 Sem students for special reunion

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By Sean Moriarty

Former students of St Brendan’s College are organising a 50th anniversary reunion of the Leaving Cert class of 1972 – and they need your help.

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HOGAN CUP: The Sem's 1972 football team as they lined out in Croke Park for the Hogan Cup final.

The past students will host a gala reunion in the Killarney Plaza on October 1.

Around 100 students would have sat the State Exams 50 years ago.

So far organisers have 89 names on a list of people they want at the event. However, they have only accurate contact details for 30 of these and they are calling on the people of Killarney to fill in the blanks.

Many of their colleagues are scattered all over the world – the most famous being Fr Martin Ashe, from Park Road, who is the current Assistant Bishop of Melbourne.

“We have located some of our past teachers too, one being a Mr Lenane who was my Latin teacher and I subsequently went on to be a Latin and Greek teacher,” said Dan O’Connor, who is one of organisers and who has lived in Dublin since 1972.

The school’s GAA team was highly regarded at the time and the squad lost an All-Ireland Hogan Cup final against St Pat’s of Cavan.

Details of next month’s reunion are available from Dan on 086 8497840, Dermot Kelly on 086 811284 or Eugene O’Sullivan on 086 3791359.

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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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