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Hundreds attend Headford Ambush Commeration

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Over 300 people attended the 101st Headford Ambush Commemoration last Sunday at the Monument in Headford.

LOCALS: Local men Pat Favier and Jack Dineen attending last Sunday's commeration. Photo: Seamus Healy

COMMERATION: Dermie Murphy and Maria O'Sullivan Kilquane at Headford last Sunday. Photo: Seamus Healy

SPEAKER: Dr Tim Horgan historian and author who was the speaker at last Sunday's commeration at Headford. Photo: Seamus Healy

ATTENDING: Frances Healy with her niece Noirin Healy pictured attending the commeration Headford last Sunday. Photo: Seamus Healy

SONG: Headford man Jim Kelly singing 'The Headford Ambush' song at the Commeration last Sunday. Photo: Seamus Healy

MUSICIANS: Local musicians Padraig Creedon and Micheal McGillicuddy entertaining the crowd at the Headford Ambush Commeration last Sunday. Photo: Seamus Healy

ATMOSPHERE: Piper Declan Buckley adding the haunting atmosphere to the occasion with Dr Tim Horgan at Headford last Sunday. Photo: Seamus Healy

Guest speaker, Dr Tim Horgan delivered a powerful oration on the day. Piper, Declan Buckley opened proceedings and there were further musical performances by local musicians Micheál MacGillycuddy and Pádraig Creedon.

Brendan O’Sullivan from Fossa added to the occasion by bringing old artefacts from the original Headford Station. The event was finished off perfectly with a heartfelt rendition of the ballad ‘The Headford Ambush’ by local legend Jim Kelly.

"The committee would like to thank the Gardaí, Declan Leader and Alan Dunne for ensuring traffic flowed smoothly on the day and to all the stewards who helped with parking. A huge thank you to all who helped in any way to make it a day to remember for many years to come," Derry Healy said.

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.

Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.

Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.

Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman

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Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.


Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.

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