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Lucky Lynch is December’s fantasy champ

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KILLARNEY ATHLETIC forward Shane Lynch had a very lucky Christmas as he scooped the Killarney Advertiser fantasy football Manager of the Month award for December.

Shane picked up an impressive total of 495 points over the course of the month - a remarkable feat for someone who doesn’t really know anything about soccer.

He captained Mohamed Salah ahead of Liverpool’s game against Leicester on December 30 and the lively Egyptian scored twice in the Reds’ 2-1 win to earn Shane 28 points.

Clean sheets from Nick Pope, Nicolás Otamendi, Phil Jones and Shane Duffy also helped as the Spa native racked up 70 points in the final gameweek of the year.

In the end, he just about did enough to see off the challenge of Eoin Fitzgerald in second while Pádraig Nagle finished a few points back in third.

Lynch has also shot up the overall table. He is now 25 points behind runaway leader Kevin McCarthy with Ryan Scott a further 29 points behind in third place.

Sports columnist Adam Moynihan was slow to congratulate Shane on his win.

“I’m very surprised by this result,” he said. “I’m close friends with Shane and to say that he doesn’t know his soccer would be an understatement. Sometimes fellas just get lucky.”

Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, Shane agreed with Adam’s assessment. “I don’t know a whole pile about sport in general to be honest and I wouldn’t have much interest in fantasy football,” he confessed. “The only reason I entered is because the lads are always on about it and I didn’t want to feel left out.”

“I give the entire thing very little consideration. I just pick players at random and hope for the best,” he added.

Shane said he planned to use his €50 voucher for Brian James to purchase a new beret or possibly some kind of top hat.
 


 
Above: Kieran Healy, Killarney Advertiser, Mike O'Leary, Brian James, Mary O'Connor accepting the November Manager of the Month prize on behalf of her son Enda, Shane Lynch, winner of Manager of the Month for December, and Adam Moynihan, Killarney Advertiser.

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Kerry coaches firm honoured with All-Ireland title

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Kerry Coaches named All-Ireland All-Star Bus & Coach Company of the Year 2025

Killarney-based Kerry Coaches has been named All-Ireland All-Star Bus & Coach Company of the Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. This recognition also marks Kerry Coaches’ second Business All-Star Accreditation, having received its first accolade in 2024.

Founded in 1957, Kerry Coaches has established itself as a leader in the Irish transport industry, known for its exceptional service and commitment to quality.  With a fleet of over 100 modern chauffeur vehicles, mini-buses and coaches the company provides a wide range of transport services, including corporate travel, executive golf transportation and bespoke tours throughout Ireland and Scotland.

 Speaking on the achievement, Mike Buckley, Director of Kerry Coaches, said:

“We are incredibly proud to receive this national recognition from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. It’s a true reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and passion shown by every member of our team. Our mission has always been to deliver exceptional travel experiences, and this award reaffirms our position as a leader in the industry.”

Announcing the news of Kerry Coaches’ achievement, Deputy Chair of AIBF’s Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring, said: “It is my pleasure to commend Kerry Coaches for its outstanding performance in achieving the Business All-Star accreditation. After a thorough review, the firm has been honoured with All-Ireland All-Star Bus & Coach Company Of The Year 2025. Kerry Coaches is distinguished not only for its superior fleet but also for its exceptional team, some of whom have been with the company for over 25 years. This seasoned team brings an extraordinary level of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that every client experience is exceptional.”         

Managing   Director   of   the   All-Ireland   Business   Foundation, Kapil   Khanna, said:  “The accreditation, which is now held by over 700 firms, is needed by the thousands of small and medium businesses which operate to their own standards but have nothing to measure them by.”

He   added: “We   evaluate   a   company’s   background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”

About The All-Ireland Business Foundation

The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses.

As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish 

businesses.   Companies   that   merit   recognition   based   on   an   independent   audit   of   their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.

Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust. Currently, there are over 700 

companies that are accredited by AIBF. Since 2014, over 5000 companies have participated in their programmes.

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Trainee Blacksmith forging a career at Muckross Traditional Farms

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Phillip Pestor-Young, a trainee blacksmith from County Kildare, is currently gaining experience under Master Blacksmith Tom Allison at Muckross Traditional Farms.

Pestor-Young is enrolled in the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme. This programme is a cross-border educational initiative by the King’s Foundation, The Heritage Council, and the Historic Environment Division in Northern Ireland. 

Prior to moving to Ireland in 2019, Phillip trained as an engineer and fabricator in the UK. He is now developing his blacksmithing skills in Kerry.

For more information on the program, visit https://kings-foundation.org/study/all-ireland-heritage-skills-programme/.

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