Killarney HeartBeat has enhanced community safety in the area with the installation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Park Road Parish Centre.

The life-saving device has been mounted on the exterior wall of the centre, conveniently located near the main entrance door to ensure it is accessible to the public at all times.

The project was funded through a combination of generous public donations and proceeds from the Killarney HeartBeat bookstand, which has been a steady source of fundraising over the past year.

With the approval of the group’s trustees, the organisation moved to secure and install the unit as a vital safety asset for the busy community hub.

HeartBeat representatives siad that the addition of the AED provides peace of mind for the many groups and individuals who use the Parish Centre facilities daily.

Kilcummin GAA is celebrating a historic achievement following the County Finals of Scór na bPaistí held recently in Ballybunion.

The club’s competitors delivered a perfect performance, securing first-place finishes in every category they entered.

In the individual sections, Colm Fleming took home the title for Solo Music, while Brynn McCarthy was awarded first place for Solo Singing.

The success continued in the Group Music category, where the ensemble of Colm Fleming, Aoibhinn O’Connor, Caitriona Blake, Leah Brosnan, and Cillian Brosnan also claimed the top prize.

In addition to the onstage success, Kilcummin’s long-serving Scór Officer, Marie O’Leary, was presented with the “Siobhan Cotter” Memorial Shield. This prestigious award recognizes the best overall club in the county finals.

Marie O’Leary credited the achievement to the talent and commitment of the young competitors, as well as the expertise of the various coaches who prepared them for the competition