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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."
Spa GAA has finalised a deal with Cork-based renewable firm ePower to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its club grounds in Killarney.
The move makes the club one of the very first GAA organisations in County Kerry to provide dedicated, on-site charging infrastructure for drivers.
The dual-socket units will be situated directly within the club’s main car park, offering charging accessibility to members, visiting supporters, and patrons.
The new ePower facilities are designed to support local EV drivers and visitors traveling to the club’s various sporting events throughout the season.
Ukrainian Olympian joins parkrun for annual Chestnut Run
It is not every day an Olympian joins the Killarney parkrun, but participants had exactly that experience last Saturday, when two-time Ukrainian Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych joined the event at Killarney House and Gardens.
Heraskevych completed the 5km route alongside members of both the local and Ukrainian communities as part of the annual Ukrainian Chestnut Run. The charity tradition originated in Kyiv 33 years ago and has been organised locally by the Killarney Ukrainian community for the past four years.
The athlete previously captured global attention at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina with his “Helmet of Memory” tribute to fallen athletes.
His appearance in Killarney was part of a week-long tour of athletic and educational centres across south-west Ireland. He spent Friday night in Tralee ahead of the Saturday morning run. During his stay in the region, Heraskevych visited the MTU Tralee campus to meet with students, researchers, and local representatives to discuss sports diplomacy, sustainability, and inclusive sports.
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