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Holy Cross Mercy bids farewell to three long-serving teachers

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Holy Cross Mercy School said goodbye to three dedicated educators: Deputy Principal Anne Lucey and Assistant Principals Judy O’Mahony and Lucy O’Mahony.

They retired after a combined 112 years of teaching service.
On Thursday, last week, the school community gathered to mark their commitment.
As the school day ended, pupils and staff formed a guard of honour for Anne, Judy, and Lucy as they left the school for the last time.
The children sang a special song for the teachers.
Later that evening, school staff and members of the Board of Management met at the Killarney Plaza Hotel to celebrate the retirees' careers.
Michael Coghlan, Chairperson of the Board of Management, presented gifts to Anne, Judy, and Lucy on behalf of the Board, thanking them for their significant contribution to the school. Colleagues also made presentations to mark their service.

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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