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Jordan Lee’s first public appearance since returning from Tokyo

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LAUNCH: Jordan Lee (Paralympian) who launched Yaris Cross Hybrid at Kellihers Toyota Rathass Tralee on Monday. Also pictured is Tim Kelliher (CEO Kellihers Toyota). Photo: Joe Hanley

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By Sean Moriarty

Paralympic hero Jordan Lee, fresh from his Tokyo appearance, unveiled two brand new Toyota models at Kelliher’s Garage, Tralee on Monday morning.

A special Toyota roadshow took place at their Rathass premises where members of the public and local celebrities were invited to see the new cars for the first time in Kerry.

Kelliher’s Garage, Tralee, was one of the first Toyota garages in Ireland to display the all-new Yaris Cross SUV and the RAV4 Plug In Hybrid.

Lee is a brand ambassador for Toyota and drives a sporty CH-R himself.

“The aesthetics of the Yaris alone is just fantastic,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.
“It is a very versatile car and not as flashy as my own C-HR, it will suit people looking for a subtle car.”

It was the Killarney hero’s first public appearance since he returned from Tokyo last week.

“I did not win a medal, but even if I did, I don’t think that would have been my highlight,” he added. “Being selected as the flagbearer for the opening ceremony was my highlight. When you think about it, only 30 or so people have had that honour and I must be the first Kerry man to lead an Irish team into an Olympic Stadium.”

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Two Mary Immaculate College students win awards

Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving […]

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Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving prestigious college awards.

Leah McMahon, who is in her first year studying primary teaching, was presented with an MIC GAA Bursary Award. The bursary acknowledges her performances with Dr Crokes and Kerry Ladies Football, recognising her as one of the standout young players in the college.
Setanta O’Callaghan, received the Saint Bonaventure Trust Prize Year 1, awarded for academic excellence in Theology and Religious Studies on the Bachelor of Arts in Education programme in MIC Thurles. The award is presented to students who achieve top results in Years 1–3 of the course.
Both students were among 94 award recipients across MIC’s Limerick and Thurles campuses.
Professor Dermot Nestor, President of MIC, said the awards recognise the work and commitment shown by students across all areas of college life.

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Book on handball legend to be launched at The Sem

A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9. Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at […]

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A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9.

Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at 6pm in the college chapel.
The book, written by Fr Tom Looney charts the life of Fr Tom Jones, a past pupil of St Brendan’s who entered the school as both a World and National Handball Champion.
Jones later served as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry over a 54-year ministry. The biography describes his sporting achievements and his contribution to parish life at home and abroad.
Fr Kieran O’Brien, President of the Kerry Handball Association, will host the launch
Copies of the book, priced at €15, are available in the Cathedral Office, O’Connor’s on Beech Road and the Friary Bookshop.

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