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Kevin scoops top prize in Brian James Sponsored Fantasy Football League

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Soccer expert Kevin McCarthy walked away with a €250 voucher for Brian James after seeing off all comers in the 2017/18 Killarney Advertiser Fantasy Football League. It was a gruelling nine-month campaign but Kevin finished first out of 383 competitors to eventually claim the top prize.

Incredibly, the Fossa man led the pack from December and was relentless in his pursuit of the top spot; his lowest score in the second half of the season was 40 and he averaged an incredible 63 points over the same period.

His dominance is reflected in the 66-point gap between himself and Patrick Collins in second place. Tony Looney finished third and Kerry star Shane Enright outscored everyone else in the top ten in the final gameweek to secure a fourth place finish. Damien Ruigrok came fifth.

Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, Kevin revealed that he was relieved in the end because he thought Patrick Collins was going to catch him.

Adam Moynihan congratulated Kevin on his victory, saying that leading for so long was no mean feat. “There’s a lot of graft in fantasy football if you want to be good at it,” he said. “You have to be committed to it from start to finish - if you miss a couple of weeks you’re goosed. Fair play to Kevin, he led from around Christmas I think. I was in contention myself for a while and I was hoping he’d bottle it, but I ended up finishing 90th. I refuse to accept any responsibility for the team’s demise. Just like last year, my players let me down big time.”

Adam also expressed his gratitude to tournament sponsors Brian James who presented vouchers to each Manager of the Month, third overall, second overall and, of course, the grand prize of a €250 voucher to overall winner, Kevin.

Shane Lynch was named Hardest Working Manager for the second consecutive season. There is no prize for this award.

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Fossa Community Sustainability Fair a success

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The Fossa Community Sustainability Fair, hosted by the Fossa Climate Action Group, was a huge success last Sunday afternoon, with over 20 exhibitors showcasing their initiatives and projects in Fossa Community Hall.

The annual event, which aims to promote sustainability and community engagement, attracted a diverse range of visitors who came to learn, share, and connect with local organisations and initiatives.

Exhibitors included Killarney National Park Education Staff, Beaufort Beekeepers Association, Young Environmental Award entrants, Flourish Organics and Wild Weeds.

The fair provided a platform for local groups and individuals to share their work, exchange ideas, and inspire others to take action on environmental issues.

Visitors had the opportunity to learn about sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and community-led projects, highlighting the wealth of talent and commitment to sustainability in the local community.

“We’re thrilled with the response and it gives comfort to know that there are so many groups in the area who are working to sustain the beautiful and healthy environment that surrounds us,” said Diarmaid Griffin of the Fossa Climate Action Group.

The Fossa Climate Action Group would like to thank all exhibitors, attendees, and supporters who contributed to the success of the event.

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Legion presented with Hurling Support Pack at Croke Park

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Killarney Legion was among a select group of just 70 clubs from across the 32 counties invited to Croke Park recently to receive a Hurling Refresher Pack.

The presentation was led by GAA President Jarlath Burns and Hurling Development Committee Chairperson Terry Reilly.

Eamonn and Sonny Maguire represented the Killarney club at the headquarters to accept the equipment.

The initiative is part of a strategic drive by the GAA to grow the game, particularly in developing and non-traditional hurling areas.

Each pack contains 15 hurleys, 15 helmets, and 60 sliotars, specifically designed to support nursery and underage coaching.

President Jarlath Burns said that promoting and preserving hurling is a top priority of his term.

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