Students and Youthreach Learners Honoured at Kerry ETB Awards

Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) celebrated the achievements of local students and learners at its Annual Student Awards Ceremony, held at Killarney Community College on Thursday, 12 March. The event focused on excellence in academics, leadership, sport, and contribution to school life across the county’s ETB network.

Minister of State Michael Moynihan TD attended as Guest of Honour to present the awards. He praised the hard work of the recipients and the support provided by their schools and centres in helping them reach their potential.

From Killarney Community College, students were recognised for a wide range of accomplishments, including Junior Cycle and Transition Year achievements. The school also saw awards presented for leadership through the Student Council and excellence in specific subjects such as technology and languages.

Learners from Killarney Youthreach were also among the major award winners on the night. These awards highlighted individual dedication to the Youthreach programme and positive contributions to the centre’s community.

Con Moynihan, Director of Schools, Youth and Music at Kerry ETB, noted that the ceremony is an important occasion to acknowledge not just academic success, but also the creativity and participation of students in Killarney and throughout the county.

Firies resident and motorcycle enthusiast Sean Collins has launched a new charity raffle, with an electric bike as the top prize.

All proceeds from the draw will go directly to the Dunmanway Cancer Day Care Unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH).
Sean is a regular fundraiser for cancer services; last March, he organised a successful motorcycle run that raised €2,400 for the same unit. This year, he has shifted focus to an electric bike raffle to continue his support for the facility.
The draw is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 7 June, at Henderson’s Bar in Firies. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast live on the Henderson’s Bar Facebook page.
Tickets are priced at €10 each and are currently available in various shops throughout Killarney and the surrounding areas. The prize was made possible through the support of O’Sullivan’s Cycles and KC Print Ltd in Killarney.
For any enquiries regarding tickets or the draw, Sean Collins can be contacted directly on 087 4436650.