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Changing times at The Sem

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By Michelle Crean

There's a change of faces at The Sem as four teachers have retired from their educational posts.

Eddie Kennedy who retired from St Brendan's his wife Tina at the St Brendan's College retirement dinner in the Randles Court on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Susan Follin (right) who retired from St Brendan's College Killarney pictured with her sister Carmel at the St Brendan's College retirement dinner in the Randles Court Killarney on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Mary O'Donoghue (centre) who retired from St Brendan's College pictured with her family Cathal Máire Liam and Eileen at the St Brendan's College retirement dinner in the Randles Court Killarney on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Marie Lawlor (right) who retired from St Brendan's College with her daughter Ciara at the St Brendan's College retirement dinner in the Randles Court on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Susan Follin Eddie Kennedy Marie Lawlor and Mary O'Donoghue who retired from St Brendan's College pictured with Bridget Lucey (Deputy Principal) Sean Coffey (Principal) and Hugh Rudden (Deputy Principal) at the St Brendan's College retirement dinner in the Randles Court on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

After years of imparting their wisdom on the minds of young students, teachers Eddie Kennedy, Mary O'Donoghue, Marie Lawlor and Susan Follin, said farewell to school life for good.

On Friday night colleagues, including Principal Sean Coffey and Deputy Principals Bridget Lucey and Hugh Rudden, met for a special dinner to mark the occasion and to acknowledge their many years of service to the school in the Randles Court. They also wished them all the best on their new adventures.

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.

Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.

Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.

Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman


Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.


Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.

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