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John Moriarty retires from Kilcummin Rural Development Scheme

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Kilcummin Rural Development Group is bidding a fond but sad farewell to its long serving scheme supervisor, John Moriarty.

RETIREMENT:Kilcummin Rural Development Group meet to mark John Moriarty's retirement

John is retiring following 26 years of very valuable service to the Kilcummin and surrounding community, and to the scheme participants in particular.

The group had a small gathering in their project office to recognise John’s huge contribution. At the gathering, he was presented with some gifts and had a chance to celebrate with some of the current and past sub-sponsors, and participants of the scheme.

Kilcummin CE scheme was initiated in 1993 in response to the EU Leader 11 Programme.
Their objective is to maximise the potential of our own resources and to provide job training and opportunities for the unemployed in our area, to improve our environment and provide quality essential services to Sporting, Social and Cultural Organisations in Kilcummin and the greater Killarney area.

Helen Moynihan who will take over the role of scheme supervisor on John`s retirement said: “I certainly have big boots to fill, as John was very hard working, effective, liked and respected by all, but it is a challenge I am relishing. I had the great fortune of working with John in his capacity as scheme supervisor and I can testify to how much he will be missed amongst everyone involved in the scheme.”

During its 29 year history Kilcummin Rural Development Ltd has worked with 12 sub-sponsors who provide valuable work experience and guidance for many participants, over the years many have gone on to progress back into gainful employment in their preferred area.
John Lenihan, Chairperson of Kilcummin Rural Development Group said that John’s experience over the last 26 years was invaluable. His interaction with both the department of Social Protection and the local sub sponsors was beneficial to the CE Scheme and was the key to the overall success. John Lenihan wished John, his wife Mary and his family all the best for the future.
“Even outside his role of CE scheme supervisor, John is very active in the local community, and we are sure to see him remaining as a very valuable and permanent member of our community for many years into the future,” said Mr Lenihan.

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Ireland’s oldest citizen has Killarney connections

Ireland’s oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week. Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections. The previous record […]

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Ireland’s oldest woman met with President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this week.

Máirín Hughes, who turned 109 on May 22 has strong Killarney connections.

The previous record was held by 107-year-old Nancy Stewart who died on September 10 2021.

Although born in Belfast, Máirín went to school in the Mercy Convent. Her father was a customs and excise officer and the family moved around a lot eventually coming to Killarney after spells in County Down and Dublin.

Her mother came from the Rathmore area and her father was from Newmarket in County Cork.

She attended the Mercy Convent and has, in previous interviews, recalled growing up on the shores of Lough Lein.

“Neighbours who had three children were given the job of taking me to school,” she said. “They were annoyed because the children were going to school for two or three years but I was put in to the same class as them – my mother had taught me.”

In 2021 she featured in the book ‘Independence Memories: A People’s Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation’, sharing stories of being kept in school in Killarney during an attack on the RIC barracks down the road.

In 1924 she started a degree in science and a diploma in education at University College Cork, before working in the pathology lab in University College Cork’s Department of Medicine for 16 years.

last year she recalled her story on the podcast: ‘Living History – Irish Life and Lore’.

During the broadcast she talked about her parents’ membership of the Gaelic League in 1910; the Spanish Flu in Ireland in 1918; The Black and Tans in Killarney in 1921; the early days of the new Free State; Eucharistic Congress in Dublin in 1932, visiting the Basket Islands in 1929; and working in the UCC medical laboratory from 1932 until 1948.

This week President Michael D. Higgins hosted an afternoon tea event to celebrate the important role that a variety of people have and can play in different communities and Máirín was among the guests of honour.

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Philip is running over 100kms for Cancer charity

Local runner and charity fundraiser Philip Kissane is set for the biggest challenge of his career as he lines up for the Cork City Marathon on Sunday. Phillip has already […]

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Local runner and charity fundraiser Philip Kissane is set for the biggest challenge of his career as he lines up for the Cork City Marathon on Sunday.

Phillip has already completed four half marathons at various locations around Killarney – all in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group – or the Cancer Bus as it popularly called.

This is the second time that Phillip has run four half marathon and an official race for the charity.

Back in 2021 he finished with 5km Run Killarney event but his finishing race this time around is over eight times the distance at 42kms.

“We are delighted with Philip’s continued fundraising support but also with his awareness raising for the charity,” Breda Dyland, Service Manager Kerry Cancer Support Trust.

“We are getting busier all the time and still get no statutory funding so are dependent on fundraisers like Philip’s to keep us on the road. We have just put our new wheelchair accessible bus on the Cork route so Philip’s funding will be going towards the operation of this vehicle.”

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