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Killarney student wins Rotary Youth Leadership award

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Mischa McCarthy, a fifth-year student at Killarney Community College, was one of 20 teenagers from across Ireland to receive a Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate in Dublin.

The Rotary Ireland competition, which has been running for over 30 years, recognises young people with leadership potential based on their extracurricular activities.
Mischa and the other winners visited Belfast City Hall, Stormont, the European Parliament Offices in Dublin, and the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
They participated in a simulation of the European Parliament's work, debating and voting on EU actions to tackle disinformation.
Mischa is involved in music and dance, including the Light Opera Society of Tralee, her school choir, and the Tara Dore School of Dance. She also organised a concert for Belongto, an LGBTQ+ organisation.
Mischa said the trip helped her gain confidence and learn about global politics and the EU. She highlighted the visit to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg as a highlight.
“I believe the education system and the stress that many students experience due to the heavy workload is something that should be addressed. I feel that with the world modernising, the systems we have should also,: she said.
“I would highly recommend this trip to people that are interested in broadening their horizons and trying to figure out how they can use their voice for good. It was an incredible week, and I met people that I hope to keep in contact with for the rest of my life.”
Rotary Ireland District Governor Seamus Parle praised the students' passion for learning and their growth in confidence and communication skills.

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Legion GAA Club’s set dancers claimed the County Final title in Set Dancing

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Killarney Legion GAA Club’s set dancers recently claimed the County Final title in Set Dancing at Scór na bPáistí, held in the Tinteán, Ballybunion.
The winning group includes Diarmuid and Hannah O’Regan, Aoibheann and Cliona Hegarty, Sadie and Grace Brosnan, and Mark and Anne Marie O’Sullivan. Also pictured is their dance teacher, Hanna Majella O’Donoghue. The club was also represented at the finals by Abbey O’Leary, who performed in the solo dancing category.

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O’Leary and Lynch among local stars as Kerry win Camogie league final

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The “trilogy” between Kerry and Meath ended in triumph for the Kingdom on Saturday, as the Kerry Intermediate Camogie team secured the Division 2 league title in Banagher.


In a match dominated by a fierce breeze and relentless defending, Kerry edged out their rivals by 1-07 to 0-08. While the scoreboard remained low, the impact of the Killarney-area players was a decisive factor in securing Division 1B status for next season.
Kate Lynch of Glenflesk, a mainstay of the attack this season, started in the forward line and contributed to an offensive effort that gradually wore down the Meath backline. However, it was the second-half introduction of Rathmore dual star Danielle O’Leary that helped shift the momentum.
Entering the game in the 43rd minute, O’Leary sharpened the Kerry attack during the intense midfield battles of the final quarter. Her impact was most evident when she combined with fellow substitute Shannon Collins to set up Patrice Diggin’s only score from play, providing the platform for the game’s decisive moment.
In the 55th minute, Collins fired a low shot into the net to nudge Kerry ahead. Despite a late Meath rally, Patrice Diggin held her nerve to slot over two late dead-ball scores to seal the win.
While Kathryn Ryan, Áine Devlin, and Tiarna Dineen were part of the matchday panel and have played key roles throughout this unbeaten campaign, they were not called upon from the bench on this occasion.
Scorers for Kerry: P Diggin 0-07 (4fs, 2 45s); S Collins 1-00
Kerry: A Fitzgerald, T McCarthy, S Murphy, M Costello, R Quinn, N Leen, E O’Donoghue, P Diggin, C Spillane, A O’Sullivan, J Horgan, K Lynch, R O’Connor, L Collins, E Conway. Subs: D O’Leary for Conway, S Collins for Lynch (43); A Behan for Quinn (43)

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