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Joanne Downey to be remembered at golf classic

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FUNDING: Sports clubs and other organisations in Killarney have joined forces to raise funds for the family of the late Joanne Downey. Pictured were: Dermot Cronin, Tim O’Sullivan, Con O’Sullivan, Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, Pat O’Neill and Tommy Galvin.

By Sean Moriarty

Several sports clubs and other organisations in Killarney have joined forces to raise funds for the family of the late Joanne Downey.

Mrs Downey, a popular local woman who died following a tragic accident near the Cleeney Roundabout in July, was a dedicated member of both Killarney Celtic and Killarney Legion. Her son Chris is a member of the CueClub snooker club in town.

These three sporting clubs as well as a number of business people have come together to gather funds so the late Mrs Downey’s children can have money set aside to enter third level or for other educational reasons.

The group will host a two-day golf classic at Beaufort Golf Club on September 25 and 26 with all funds raised going to the newly established Joanne Downey Family Fund.

Connie O’Sullivan of CueClub came up with the idea and he quickly gathered support from the other clubs and business interests in the town.

The team behind the fundraiser includes, Dermot Cronin (Kerry Mortgage Centre); Tommy Galvin (Legion GAA); Noelle Crosbie (Noelle’s Café) Keith Cummins (KCC Fit-outs); Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan (Fáilte Hotel); Tim Jones (Killarney Celtic); Tim O’Sullivan; Patricia O’Sullivan (CueClub) and Pat O’Neill (Style Suite Hair Salon).

“I wanted to do something for the young Downey family who have been left behind,” Connie told the Killarney Advertiser. “The family are personal friends of mine and Joanne did so much for all these local clubs so I had no problem getting their support.”

Entries and timesheet are being managed by Connie’s brother Tim and he can be contacted on 087 927 3694.

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Fergal Brosnan appointed CEO of RDI Hub

The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD. A […]

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The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD.

A native of Kerry, Brosnan brings more than 20 years of international experience in technology, AI, and business transformation, having held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, Validant, Rethink Group, and Berkley Group.
As CEO, he will lead the RDI Hub’s next phase of growth, strengthening its role as a European centre for Artificial Intelligence and innovation. The Hub, a collaboration between Fexco, Munster Technological University, and Kerry County Council, has supported over 100 startups and created more than 430 jobs since its launch in 2020.
Speaking on his appointment, Brosnan said:
“It’s an honour to lead the RDI Hub at such an exciting time. Our vision is to make Killorglin and the southwest a globally connected epicentre for AI-driven innovation and venture creation.”
The appointment was welcomed by RDI Hub partners Fexco, MTU, Kerry County Council, and Enterprise Ireland, who said Brosnan’s leadership will help expand the Hub’s reach and strengthen its impact nationally and across Europe.

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Spa GAA and Kerry Parents & Friends secure energy grant funding

Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025. Both groups have been announced as […]

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Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025.

Both groups have been announced as successful applicants for the national energy grant funding scheme, which supports community and sports organisations in delivering sustainable, energy-efficient projects that help reduce running costs.
The fund, launched in 2022, provides financial assistance, technical resources, and expert guidance to not-for-profit organisations working to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
For Spa GAA, the funding will go towards a full insulation retrofit of the club’s Sports Hall and Clubhouse, as well as upgrading existing floodlights to new energy-efficient LED fittings. The project follows the installation of a Solar PV system earlier this year, continuing the club’s move toward greater energy conservation.
Speaking at the official funding announcement in Cork, James Cahill of Spa GAA thanked SE Systems “for supporting the power of sport and recreation to bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles and build connections in the community.”
Spa GAA has also been selected as one of three clubs nationally to feature in SE Systems’ print media campaign promoting the Community Fund.

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