Two young gymnasts have brought national glory home to Fossa after outstanding performances at the National Gymnastics Ireland Finals, over the long weekend, at the National Sports Centre in Dublin.

Fiadh Hayes and Tori O’Sullivan, both third class pupils at Fossa National School, represented Kerry in the Under-9 Level 3 category and achieved remarkable success against strong competition from across the country.

Fiadh claimed first overall , as well as first on bars, first on beam, second on vault, and second in first in the team competition.

Her friend and teammate Tori also performed brilliantly, taking third overall, first on floor, second on bars, and first in the team section.

The pair, who train in Cork due to the lack of advanced gymnastics facilities in Kerry, have shown huge dedication to the sport, balancing their training with schoolwork and other activities.