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Killorglin rowers the pride of the county

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By Sean Moriarty

While David Kenny’s Olympic adventure is just beginning, it is over for Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley.

However, the Killorglin pair can hold their heads high as they are now ranked 11th in the world in terms of Olympic women’s pairs rowing.

In the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday) Irish time, they finished fifth in the Women’s Pair B Final. They were beaten by the winners, Australia. Denmark comfortably took silver with third place going to Romania. The USA just pipped the Irish boat for fourth place.

“I have definitely fulfilled a lifetime goal and I'm really happy to have become an Olympian and grateful for having the opportunity to represent Ireland at such a global event,” Monika told the Killarney Advertiser.

"This has been an amazing experience from start to finish."

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

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RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.

Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.

Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.

Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman

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TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman


Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.


Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.

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