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Jordan Lee named as flag-bearer for today’s Paralympic Games opening ceremony

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By Sean Moriarty

Killarney Paralympian Jordan Lee has been named as one of two flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games which gets underway just before 12 noon today (Tuesday)

He and Britney Arendse (Para Powerlifting) will lead Team Ireland into the Olympic Stadium on Tokyo later today.

Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney has extended her support to Jordan on behalf of the people of the town.

"I would like on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Killarney Municipal District to wish Jordan Lee of Killarney Valley A.C,  the very best of luck in his event in Tokyo.

"We are very lucky to have four people from Kerry represent us in the Olympics in Tokyo this year.  Jordan has already done us all proud by having qualified which is a huge achievement in itself.  He is one of a 29 strong Team Ireland who have travelled to Tokyo  to represent Ireland in the Paralympics.

"I would like to also congratulate Tomas Griffin, Jordan’s coach on having helped Jordan achieve being selected to represent Ireland.  Of course this is not the first time Jordan has represented Ireland, he first came to fame in Basketball and then switched to athletics and now his main event in Tokyo is the high jump.

"Great credit has also to go the committee who worked so hard to provide the athletic track in Killarney and it just goes to prove what can be achieved if the facilities are in place to help the athletes.

"We will all be cheering Jordan on and as he takes to the field in Tokyo on Sunday next and no matter what the outcome, he is already a proven  champion."

Coverage of today's ceremony begins at11:50am on RTÉ 2.

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Status Orange Weather Warning for Kerry

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Kerry on Wednesday, 27 September, A Status Orange warning for heavy and intense rainfall is in place from 9am to 3pm while […]

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Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Kerry on Wednesday, 27 September,

A Status Orange warning for heavy and intense rainfall is in place from 9am to 3pm while a Status Yellow warning for strong and gusty winds is in place from 7am on Wednesday to 12am on Thursday.

Possible impacts and disruptions include difficult travelling conditions, localised and coastal flooding, power outages, fallen trees and branches and poor visibility.

Kerry County Council is advising members of the public to prepare for severe weather on Wednesday and to ensure that items vulnerable to high winds are stored away. The Council is also advising motorists to travel with extreme caution on Wednesday and to expect surface water and spot flooding on all routes.

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World Rally Champion Phil Mills’ Killarney visit

Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month. The club is celebrating Prodrive’s […]

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Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month.

The club is celebrating Prodrive’s association with the Rally of the Lakes on October 14.

The legendary British motorsport preparation firm was responsible for building some of the most iconic associated with the local rally.

The celebration, which will raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation, will be hosted by the voice of Irish motorsport Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Welshman Mills, who won the 2003 World Rally Championship, alongside Petter Solberg has confirmed his attendance at the Killarney Racecourse-based event.

He is just one of many superstars attending the showcase.
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“Accompanying the stars will be a collection of iconic Prodrive machinery, ranging from the BMW E30 M3, all the way through to the Subaru Group A and World Rally Cars the 1990s and early 2000s,” said Killarney and District Motor Club vice chairman and organiser Mike Shea.

“All proceeds of this event will go directly to the Jack & Jill foundation helping provide support and special care to children across the country and is a once in a lifetime event.”

This event is in association with: Lyons of Limerick; C.Wharton Tool Hire Ltd; BG Motors Ltd; Castleisland Tyre Centre; Aherns Motor Group; Reen’s Rathmore Peugeot; KC Print and Moriarty’s Central Car Sales

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