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There was an abundance of talent as nine clubs took part in the East Kerry Scór na bPaistí on Sunday.

Solo Music winner Owen Foley Kilcummin.

Kilcummin were the Stage Presentation winners.

Solo Music 3rd place Kealan Gleeson Gneeveguilla.

Set Dancing winners were Kilcummin. Pictured were: Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Instrumental music winners Glenflesk including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Set Dancing 3rd place Spa. PIctured were: Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Recitation winner Aoibhinn Creedon Rathmore with Anne Holland Karena McCarthy Mike O'Mahony and Gary O'Halloran.

Instrumental Music 3rd place Killarney Legion including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Figure Dancing winners Dr Crokes including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahony.

Ballad group winners Dr. Crokes including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Ann Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahony.

Instrumental music 2nd place Kilcummin including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahony.

Figure Dancing 2nd place Rathmore including Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Ann Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) Mike O'Mahoney.

Recitation 3rd place Lauren O'Sullivan (Spa) with Mike O'Mahony Karena McCarthy Anne Holland Gary O'Halloran.

Set Dancing 2nd place Killarney Legion. Pictured were: Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Solo Music 2nd place Olivia Angland Glenflesk.

Solo Singing winner Clodagh O'Sullivan Spa with Gary O'Halloran Sean Kelly Anne Holland Karena McCarthy (Credit Union sponsor) and Mike O'Mahony.

Solo singing 2nd place Olivia Angland Glenflesk.

Solo singing 3rd place Allie Casey Dr. Crokes.

Stage Presentation 2nd place Listry.

The event took place in Fossa Community Hall beginning at 3pm with a huge crowd in attendance.

Clubs included Dr. Crokes, Gneeveguilla, Legion, Fossa, Rathmore, Glenflesk, Kilcummin, Spa and Listry and this year's event saw the addition of two new disciplines; solo music and solo dance.

The day began with Solo Dance followed by Recitation, then Solo Music, Solo Singing, Ballad, Leiriú, Figure, Music and Set Dancing.

And the standard was once again very high in East Kerry, Anne Holland, East Kerry Scór Officer, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It was great to see such wonderful talent coming through on the cultural side of the GAA," she said.

She added a thank you to Bill Mangan of Fossa Community Centre for setting up along with Celine and Chloe O'Sullivan, Dermot Coffey on the door collecting money and soundman Sean O Laoithe, photographer Seamus Healy, judges Frances Healy (recitation and Leiriu), Marie Sheehan (dancing), Rachel O'Connor (Song and Music) and Orla Clifford for solo dance.

"Each of these ladies are very talented in their fields and did an excellent job. Thanks to our Club Scór Ófficers who worked very hard behind the scenes and helped out on the day: Eileen Aherne, Rachel Foley, Celine O'Sullivan, Alison O'Sullivan, Caroline Cox, Maria O'Leary, Aoife O'Mahony, Eileen Hartnett and Cathal Collins and Michael Aherne.

First place advances to the County Semi-Final on April 14 at 7pm in CYMS Hall, Killorglin.

"Huge thanks to the coaches/mentors/parents also. Fear An Tí was Matt O'Neill, Chairman of Dr. Crokes, was outstanding and kept the show on schedule. No stranger to Scór as a competitor and is a class act in the seanachaí department. Fellow East Kerry officers, Acting Chairman, Garry O'Halloran and Assistant PRO Michael O'Mahony, were invaluable and helped throughout the competition on the day.

"Former President of the GAA, Sean Kelly, made a flying visit to Fossa to witness the extremely, talented, primary school children performing on stage.

The event is not possible without the wonderful sponsors, she added.

"Killarney Credit Union Marketing Officer Karena McCarth, was in attendance to present the trophies to all the exceptional competitors."

Results from Killarney/Kenmare/Caherciveen Credit Union Scor na bPaisti.

Solo Dance:
1: Grace O'Sullivan (Rathmore LGFA)
2: Roisin McAuliffe (Rathmore GAA)
3. Laura Cronin (Rathmore Hurling)

Recitation:
1: Aoibhinn Creedon ((Rathmore LGFA)
2. Cathal Cronin (Rathmore GAA)
3. Lauren O'Sullivan (Spa)

Solo Music
1. Owen Foley (Kilcummin)
2. Olivia Angland (Glenflesk GAA)
3. Kealan Gleeson (Glenflesk GAA)

Solo Singing
1. Clodagh O'Sullivan (Spa)
2. Olivia Angland (Glenflesk)
3. Allie Casey (Dr. Crokes)

Ballad
1. Dr. Crokes

Figure Dancing:
1. Dr. Crokes GAA
2. Rathmore GAA

Leiriù
1. Kilcummin GAA Club
2. Listry GAA

Music
1. Glenflesk
2. Kilcummin
3. Listry

Set Dancing
1. Kilcummin
2. Legion
3. Spa

Overall Club
Kilcummin: Awarded to Scór Officer Maria O'Leary

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Beaufort’s Caoimhe Lynch crowned 2026 Kerry Rose

A 28-year-old teacher and community activist from Beaufort was named the 2026 Kerry Rose following a gala selection night at The Heights Hotel in Killarney last Saturday. Caoimhe Lynch, who […]

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A 28-year-old teacher and community activist from Beaufort was named the 2026 Kerry Rose following a gala selection night at The Heights Hotel in Killarney last Saturday.

Caoimhe Lynch, who currently works as a secondary school Chaplain and English teacher in Dublin, emerged as the judges’ choice from a talented group of contestants representing every corner of the county. The Beaufort native was a popular winner among the large crowd of supporters who gathered in Killarney to see the 2026 representative chosen.

A proud Kerry woman, Caoimhe is well known in Killarney as the director of the Kingdom Gospel Choir, which boasts over 100 members. Even while working in the capital, she has remained deeply rooted in her home county, travelling back regularly to lead the choir and spend time with her family.

Beyond her professional and musical life, Caoimhe is the founder of The Light House Project, an initiative she established in 2024 to support communities facing poverty and social challenges. During the selection process, she spoke passionately about her commitment to social justice and her love for traditional Irish music, specifically the “Lynch family music sessions” that are a staple of her home life.

“Kerry is home, and I love nothing more than coming back to my family and friends,” she said during the event.

Caoimhe will now represent the Kingdom at the Rose of Tralee International Festival this August.

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Centra Muckross Road supports Kerry Stars with bottle return donation

Centra Muckross Road supports Kerry Stars with bottle return donation

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Sheahan’s Centra on the Muckross Road has made a significant donation to the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club using proceeds from unclaimed deposits at the shop’s bottle return machine.


Aisling Sheahan and the team at the Muckross Road store presented the cheque to members of the club this week. The funds were generated through the return scheme located at the front of the shop, where customers have the option to donate their return vouchers to local causes.
The donation comes at a busy time for the Kerry Stars, who have returned to training this week following the Easter break. The club provides a wide range of sporting outlets for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including athletics, therapeutic horse riding, basketball, and soccer.
Preparation is also underway for the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games, which take place in Dublin this June. Four athletes have been selected to represent the Kerry Stars at the national event.
The club is currently open to new members across most of its disciplines, though a long waiting list remains for Friday evening swimming sessions as the group continues its search for a qualified swim coach in Killarney. Training will continue until the summer break in May before resuming again in September.
Those interested in joining the club or inquiring about the coaching vacancy can contact Kerry Stars at kerrystars63@gmail.com or by calling 087 2365664.

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