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Gaelscoil pupils compete in Fleadh for the first time
By Michelle Crean
It was their first time entering Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí but Gaelscoil Faithleann pupils proved they've got talent as they made it to the next stage of the competition.
REPRESENTING GAELSCOIL: Orlaith Ní Shúilleabháin Dearbhla Ní Chonaill and Saorla Ní Lionáird competed in the Under 11 category in Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí.
REPRESENTING GAELSCOIL: Orlaith Ní Shúilleabháin Dearbhla Ní Chonaill and Saorla Ní Lionáird competed in the Under 11 category in Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí.
Muinteoir Treasa Uí Scannláin and Muinteoir Lisa Ni Iarlaithe prepared the children over the last two months on Thursday evenings after school.
For the competition 22 kids were entered in the Under 11 and 13 categories in the Comhra Gaeilge competition in Tralee.
Three of the Under 11s and three of the school's Under 13s are now going forward to represent Chiarraí the Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan in Newcastle West on July 15.
"The standard was very high and it was our first time entering this competition. All of the children were representing Cill Airne Comhaltas," Lisa said.
Three generations of O’Connor family complete Killarney parkrun
Three generations of the O’Connor family completed the 5km course together at Killarney House and Gardens last Saturday.
Grandfather Mike, his son Jeremiah, and grandson Brian all participated in the weekly event. Organisers noted that the family’s participation shows what parkrun is about, as the event is open to people of all ages and abilities.
The free weekly 5k community event takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30am sharp in the Killarney House gardens (V93HE3C). Members of the public are welcome to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate.
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.
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