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End of year celebration at Killarney Community College
Teachers, staff and students assembled on Tuesday for the Killarney Community College annual awards ceremony.
Awards were presented across a range of categories: academia, technology, culture, languages, leadership, ethos, sports and extra-curricular activities amongst others. It is always a great day and an opportunity to honour those who have excelled.
Awards Coordinator Selma Dineen said: “The Annual Awards Ceremony is a cherished tradition that acknowledges the dedication, perseverance, and talent exhibited by individuals within the school community. It serves as a platform to honour remarkable accomplishments across a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and community service categories.”
Stevie Murphy was presented with the award for Living the Ethos. He was awarded this as he has been constantly involved in promoting the school ethos of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion’
Leaving Cert Applied Student of the Year went to Jack O’ Connell..
Year Head Mr John Keane said: “Teachers have praised both Jack’s enthusiasm and involvement in school life.”
Rachel Griffin was voted by the teachers as the Student of the Year. Rachel has taken part in so much during her time in Killarney Community College. From SciFest to Panto, Student’s Council and more,
The prestigious Principal’s Award went to Leah McDonnell. Leah has led the way by showing her commitment to her studies, demonstrating that dedication, hard work and a sense of purpose is a lifelong skill that can achieve so much.
Other awards on the day included Sports Awards which went to Leah Sheehan who was awarded the Junior Sports Award for her boxing achievements. Teagan O’ Sullivan and Christopher Healy were awarded the Senior Sports Awards for their excellent contribution to sports and sporting achievements. Both students have excelled as members of KCC’s basketball and Gaelic football teams.
Principal Stella Loughnane said: "We firmly believe that recognizing and celebrating achievements is crucial to fostering a culture of excellence and inspiring future generations.
“Our Annual Awards Ceremony is a momentous occasion that not only acknowledges outstanding achievements but also motivates students to strive for their personal best. We are immensely proud of the winners and the entire school community for their dedication and commitment."
Gneeveguilla apprentice wins national stonemasonry title
Darragh O’Sullivan from Gneeveguilla won the overall prize in the Architectural Stonemasonry category at the WorldSkills Ireland competition held recently at the RDS in Dublin.
An apprentice stonecutter and stonemason with the Office of Public Works (OPW) based in Mallow, O’Sullivan secured gold for his technical accuracy and craftsmanship during the three-day event.
The state agency relies on traditional trade skills to manage, conserve, and restore national monuments, public buildings, and heritage sites across the country.
O’Sullivan’s success reflects the training provided by his OPW mentors and team, highlighting the importance of apprentice development in preserving traditional heritage crafts for future generations.
Picture Caption: CRAFT CHAMPION: Tom Little (Kerry ETB), Terri Sweeney Meade (OPW), category winner Darragh O’Sullivan (OPW), and Donal Keys (WorldSkills Ireland) at the RDS in Dublin.
Jessica Cronin donates hair for children’s charity
Ten-year-old Killarney resident Jessica Cronin is set to cut and donate 12 inches of her hair to support young cancer patients, alongside a fundraising campaign for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.
The hair donation will go directly to the Little Princess Trust, a charity providing real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who have lost their own hair through medical treatment.
Alongside her hair donation, Jessica is collecting financial contributions for LauraLynn through the Locks of Love campaign.
“I want to help somebody that doesn’t have something that I have, hair,” Jessica said.
Her family expressed their pride in her decision to support both organisations.
“We are all so proud of her,” her mother, Grace O’Shea-Cronin, said. “Any donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.”
Donations to support Jessica’s fundraiser can be made online at
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