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Dr Crokes Poc Fada in the National Park

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After a successful year on the field of play the Dr. Crokes Juvenile Hurlers headed off-road for their end-of-year Poc Fada competition.

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Over 30 young players departed on boats from Ross Castle to the start line at O’Sullivan’s Cascade. The annual event has always been a popular day out for both the players and coaches who work tirelessly to promote hurling in the Killarney area.

After some local poetry and stories of Fionn MacCumhall’s hunting exploits in Tomies Wood the team competition began with the simple rule – complete the loop in the least amount of Pocs. A measure of the player's progression is the winning score was a dramatic improvement on the previous year's record with a winning score of 117 shots and no sliothers lost.

Refreshments and prize giving took place in Kate Kearney’s afterwards where each shot was re-lived and debated with everyone hoping to one day emulate the current Poc Fada All-Ireland Champion; Kerry man Fionán Mackessy.

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First day for Lissivigeen Junior Infants

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First day for Lissivigeen Junior Infants

Excitement filled the air in Lissivigeen National School on Thursday as more than 30 Junior Infants marked their very first day of school.

Junior Infants, Lissivigeen NS, pictured on their first day at school with Principal Ellen Cagney (left), SNA Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan & Junior Infant Teacher Kristine Sheahan.

The new pupils settled into their classrooms, taking their first big steps in primary education under the guidance of Principal Ellen Cagney, teachers Kristine Sheahan and Bríd Ryan, and SNA Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan. The children spent their morning making new friends, exploring their classrooms, and getting used to school routine during a memorable milestone for the school community.

Photos: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan.

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Olivia Duggan, pictured on her first day at Lissivigeen School with Junior Infants teacher Kristine Sheahan. Picture Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan.

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€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks

Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw. The lucky winner secured […]

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Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw.

The lucky winner secured the life-changing sum through the special Ireland Only Raffle event after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.
Store owner John Bowler, who has operated the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight after receiving the news from the National Lottery.
“There’s a great buzz around the store and we’re absolutely delighted,” Bowler said. “We have a mix of local customers and visitors coming through our doors every day, so the winner could be anyone. While we’ve sold fantastic prizes over the years, this is by far the biggest. It’s wonderful news for Killarney.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged anyone who bought a ticket at the store on Friday to check their numbers carefully. The ticket holder is advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery prize claims team to arrange collection.
All photos: Eamonn Keogh

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