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Friary packed for special blessings during nine day novena

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By Michelle Crean

It was a wonderful week at the Friary as after two years of restrictions there was a huge gathering for the solemn novena of St Anthony. 

BLESSING: Fr David Collins OFM this year's St Anthony Director pictured giving a Children's and Family Blessing to Irene Caragh Emma and Treasa O'Donoghue and Seán and Ciara O'Leary Kilcummin.

Eileen-Ann Nagle from Gneeveguilla pictured outside the Franciscan Friary.

Jane Kehoe from Killarney pictured at one of the Masses during the solemn novena in honour of St Anthony.

Timmy and Charlie Kelliher Aileen Moriarty with Noah and Freddie O'Leary from Kilcummin attended the Children's and Family blessing in the Franciscan Friary.

Fr David Collins OFM, Guardian in the Galway Friary, was welcomed with open arms by the large crowds during the different Masses and blessings in the Franciscan Friary.

The nine day novena, which concluded on Monday, included music and singing and was enhanced by Br Aldi who is from the Canadian Province, the wonderful Friary Folk Group, Sheila Quill and organist Angel Climent.

"Blessing of Children and Families was the largest attendance we have seen through the years on the feast day at 4pm," Br Pat Lynch, OFM Guardian in Killarney Friary, said.

Fr David Collins OFM, the Director of the Novena, added that he was delighted to be back to Killarney and to see such wonderful crowds.

"It was so nice to be back as Killarney holds a special place in all our hearts."

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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