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Killarney Schools to the fore at Credit Union Quiz

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The INEC was filled to capacity on Sunday January, 29 where 71 primary school teams from all over South Kerry participated in the annual Killarney Credit Union School Quiz.

DOUBLE:Presentation Monastery Boys Under 13 team Sean Looney Mccarthy Piotr Mika Fionn O’Callaghan and Norman O’Connor. and the Schools' Under 11 team Fionn O’Connor Samir Khan Luke Brennan and Hammad Atiq.

TEAM: The Gaelscoil Faithlean team Imogen Ní Chearbhaill Cheallaigh Nathan Ó Cróinín Dearbhla Ní Chonnail and Ellis Ní Chonraoí.

This year, over 280 primary school pupils participated in the quiz from 25 schools all over South Kerry. Killarney Credit Union has been hosting the school quiz for over 20 years.

St Oliver’s School, Killarney emerged victorious in the Under 11 category with Gaelscoil Faithleann in second place.

St Oliver’s National School represented by Leo O’Riordan, Fionn Twomey, Emma Quirke and Ewan Marshall.

The Gaelscoil Faithleann team members were Imogen Ní Chearbhaill Cheallaigh, Nathan Ó Cróinín, Dearbhla Ní Chonnail and Ellis Ní Chonraoí. Third place was awarded to Presentation Monastery Boys and the team members were Sean Looney Mccarthy, Piotr Mika, Fionn O’Callaghan and Norman O’Connor.

All four teams will go on to represent Killarney Credit Union in the Chapter competition on March 5th in Ballyroe Hotel Tralee.

Third place in the Under 13 section went to Presentation Monastery Boys School Killarney which was represented by Fionn O’Connor, Samir Khan, Luke Brennan and Hammad Atiq.
thanked all schools that took part on the day. She said “The event was even more special due to the absence since 2020.”

“I would like to acknowledge the long distances that many schools had to travel on the day and thank them for participating in the quiz. Lastly we would also like to acknowledge the staff, management and volunteers who helped out on the day also in correcting, stewarding and adjudication,” said Killarney Credit Union spokesperson Joy Clifford Vaughan.

Karena McCarthy, Marketing Officer, Killarney Credit Union added: “We would like thank all those that participated in the quiz this year. We would also like to thank the pupils, and also the parents and teachers who prepared the teams and attended on the day. The standard was very impressive.”

Each of the winners received trophies and a perpetual cup was given to the first placed winning national schools.

The first and second placed teams in each category will go on to represent their school at Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Regional Quiz on March 5 in the Ballyroe Hotel in Tralee.

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Camera club returns after summer break

Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28. This is the first meeting since the club broke up […]

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Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.

This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .

“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.

“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”

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Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE launches trad music initiative

A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing. Conor is combining with […]

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A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.

Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.

“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.

Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.

He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.

For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063

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