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GAA future at risk due to lack of housing

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By Sean Moriarty

Killarney’s tradition of providing footballers to the Kerry senior team is at risk due to the lack of housing in the locality.

A recent Killarney Municipal District meeting was told that local GAA clubs are “struggling” as there are not enough youngsters signing up as their parents are forced to buy and build houses outside of the town.

The housing shortage and lack of new builds was laid bare at the meeting.

There are two GAA clubs in town, Legion and Dr Crokes and two more in the immediate outskirts, Fossa and Spa.

All four have provided star footballers to Kerry senior teams. Indeed the town’s Fitzgerald Stadium is named after Killarney man Dick Fitzgerald who won five All-Ireland medals, including two as captain in 1913 and 1914.

Last year’s All-Ireland winning team included several Killarney men like Gavin White (Dr Crokes) and brothers Paudie and David Clifford (Fossa).

That tradition is now at risk according to Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan while debating the chronic lack of housing in the town.

“Young couples cannot live in Killarney,” the Dr Crokes clubman told the meeting. “Putting on my football hat, GAA clubs are struggling, big time, young couples cannot build houses.”

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

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