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Get ‘Fit for Life’ with local community group

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One Killarney group plan to get locals into shape later this month with the return annual fitness programme.
Killarney Valley Athletic Club, who launched their 'Fit for Life' programme in St Brendan's College Gym recently, aim to help those seeking a healthier lifestyle to achieve their own personal fitness goals.
The programme begins on Wednesday January 23 at 7pm from the St Brendan's College Gym with existing participants and new members are invited to come along.

“The ‘Fit for Life’ group in the club and community has been on the go now for the last three years,” Jerry Griffin, from Killarney Valley AC, said.

“There are those in the group from the very beginning and have enjoyed great health and fitness since. We have a few mottos, with one of encouragement for all no matter what your level walker or jogger, that "nobody gets left behind"!
“We follow a plan of micro steps and consistency! Once a week we are your mentors and team mates.
“We believe in three months from now you will thank yourself and no matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch!”
He added that there are times when a person gets into a rut, what with diet, weight or simply having the blues.
“With a positive get up and go, a welcome to a group or your very own personal kick up the arse strategy, you can benefit enormously,” he said.
Registration takes place in the Sem Hall on Monday January 21, at 7pm, or from 6.30-7pm on Wednesday, January 23.
He added that participants must be over 18 and that you’ll become a member of Killarney Valley AC, receive a club T-shirt, mentoring and guidance, become fit and healthy as well as enjoy being part of a social group.
Walkers will be led by John O'Shea and Jean Courtney, runners/walkers will be led by Catriona Shanahan and Jerry Griffin, and after 12 weeks the group will take part in the Killarney Parkrun at Muckross Gardens.
“Complete the distance of 5k whether you run or walk and enjoy the "craic" along the way!
“Leaving the last word and famous quote to our very own Killarney Canadian Olympian
Peter Maher, you got to ask yourself – ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are going to be strong today?’,” he added.
“Regardless, we would be honoured to assist you in your own personal challenge.”

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How will our Kerry TDs vote tomorrow?

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Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will be tabling a motion of no confidence against the Government after the protests that took place nationwide during the week.

Earlier today we asked our readers how would they vote in a no confidence motion against the Government?

Most of our readers said they would vote no confidence, while some said, yes they do have confidence in the Government.

One reader said: “Vote confidence. The only proper leadership over the last few days came from government. Courage came when needed despite how unpopular it looked in the moment. By contrast, opposition politicians wanted the country to burn to suit themselves”.

Another reader stated: “No confidence. Shambolic and heavy handed handling of protests this past week”.

However, some people didn’t have any confidence in either side with a reader saying: “No confidence in the no confidence! Different wings of the same bird! We need a complete overhaul of the political system”.

We asked the question to our 5 Kerry TDs before lunch-time today, asking them what their vote will be tomorrow.

We received one reply from Sinn Féin’s Kerry TD Pa Daly.

He will be voting no confidence in the Government tomorrow along with his party.

Other media outlets are reporting that Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae is undecided at the moment.

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Town centre-based software firm marks two years in business

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A Killarney-based software company is celebrating two years in business since expanding into the European market.

QT9 Software Ltd, which is located on Bohereencaol was established in 2024 as part of the company’s move to better serve customers across Europe.

The business is part of a US-based company founded 20 years ago in Chicago by Brant Engelhart.

Its Irish office is headed by Killarney resident Angela O’Sullivan, who serves as Operations Director.

QT9 Software currently employs four full-time staff members in Killarney and plans to increase that number by an additional two this year.

The company provides quality management software to businesses worldwide, with the Irish office helping to support European customers within their own time zones.

As part of its continued European expansion, the software company also opened a new data center in Amsterdam in 2025 to meet data storage and compliance requirements.

QT9 Software works with businesses that must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, as well as industry-specific regulations across sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, food and life sciences.

Speaking about the milestone, Angela O’Sullivan said: “We’re very proud to have grown QT9 Software here in Killarney over the past two years. It has been a really positive journey so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build our team and support more customers across Europe.”

The company is also currently recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator, with details available in the appointments section on page 46.

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