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Dr Crokes star Kayleigh Cronin champions GOAL Mile

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Kerry LGFA star Kayleigh Cronin is urging the people of Killarney to embrace the Christmas spirit by participating in the GOAL Mile, a long-standing tradition that raises vital funds for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Cronin, fresh off leading Kerry LGFA to their first All-Ireland Senior Championship title in 31 years, has partnered with the GOAL Mile's proud sponsor, AIB, to promote the initiative and encourage GAA, Camogie, and LGFA clubs to join the GOAL Mile GAA Competition.

Participants who register can win a €1,000 prize for their club by entering at www.aibgaagoalmile2024.com.

For over four decades, the GOAL Mile has united communities. Tens of thousands participate by walking or running a mile (2,000 steps) to raise funds for GOAL's humanitarian work. These funds support diverse programmes across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe, helping vulnerable communities in 15 countries.

Getting involved is easy: join one of the 160+ organised GOAL Mile events, organise your own with your local club or community, or simply complete a solo mile anytime in December. Donations can be made through the AIB app or www.goalmile.org.

Cronin, named Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month for August and Player of the Match in the All-Ireland Final, highlights the power of community: "The GOAL Mile is a fantastic way for people to connect during the holidays, support critical humanitarian work, and showcase the incredible spirit found within GAA clubs nationwide. It's just one mile, but its impact is immense."

AIB, the first sponsor to unite Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie, and Ladies Football, encourages members of all four codes to continue their tradition of togetherness and generosity by participating in the GOAL Mile.

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How will our Kerry TDs vote tomorrow?

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Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will be tabling a motion of no confidence against the Government after the protests that took place nationwide during the week.

Earlier today we asked our readers how would they vote in a no confidence motion against the Government?

Most of our readers said they would vote no confidence, while some said, yes they do have confidence in the Government.

One reader said: “Vote confidence. The only proper leadership over the last few days came from government. Courage came when needed despite how unpopular it looked in the moment. By contrast, opposition politicians wanted the country to burn to suit themselves”.

Another reader stated: “No confidence. Shambolic and heavy handed handling of protests this past week”.

However, some people didn’t have any confidence in either side with a reader saying: “No confidence in the no confidence! Different wings of the same bird! We need a complete overhaul of the political system”.

We asked the question to our 5 Kerry TDs before lunch-time today, asking them what their vote will be tomorrow.

We received one reply from Sinn Féin’s Kerry TD Pa Daly.

He will be voting no confidence in the Government tomorrow along with his party.

Other media outlets are reporting that Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae is undecided at the moment.

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Town centre-based software firm marks two years in business

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A Killarney-based software company is celebrating two years in business since expanding into the European market.

QT9 Software Ltd, which is located on Bohereencaol was established in 2024 as part of the company’s move to better serve customers across Europe.

The business is part of a US-based company founded 20 years ago in Chicago by Brant Engelhart.

Its Irish office is headed by Killarney resident Angela O’Sullivan, who serves as Operations Director.

QT9 Software currently employs four full-time staff members in Killarney and plans to increase that number by an additional two this year.

The company provides quality management software to businesses worldwide, with the Irish office helping to support European customers within their own time zones.

As part of its continued European expansion, the software company also opened a new data center in Amsterdam in 2025 to meet data storage and compliance requirements.

QT9 Software works with businesses that must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, as well as industry-specific regulations across sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, food and life sciences.

Speaking about the milestone, Angela O’Sullivan said: “We’re very proud to have grown QT9 Software here in Killarney over the past two years. It has been a really positive journey so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build our team and support more customers across Europe.”

The company is also currently recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator, with details available in the appointments section on page 46.

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