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New boat launched in memory of highly respected rower

By Michelle Crean
Members of Muckross Rowing Club paid tribute to the late James Mangan, one of the club’s most respected rowers, naming their latest state-of-the-art new ‘Filippi Four’ racing boat in his memory on Sunday.

Crew members Ian Coffey Darragh Hogan Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Kate and Anna Griffin at Muckross Rowing Club at a special naming ceremony to name the latest state-of-the-art new ‘Filippi Four’ racing boat - the ‘James Mangan’ in his memory. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Former World Champion rower Paul Griffin paid tribute to the late James Mangan at a special naming ceremony on Sunday at Muckross Boat House. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Members of Muckross Rowing Club paid tribute to the late James Mangan one of the club’s most respected rowers naming their new ‘Filippi Four’ racing boat - the ‘James Mangan’ in his memory. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Crew members Ian Coffey Darragh Hogan Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Crew members Ian Coffey Darragh Hogan Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Crew members Ian Coffey Darragh Hogan Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Kate and Anna Griffin at Muckross Rowing Club at a special naming ceremony to name the latest state-of-the-art new ‘Filippi Four’ racing boat - the ‘James Mangan’ in his memory. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Former World Champion rower Paul Griffin paid tribute to the late James Mangan at a special naming ceremony on Sunday at Muckross Boat House. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Members of Muckross Rowing Club paid tribute to the late James Mangan one of the club’s most respected rowers naming their new ‘Filippi Four’ racing boat - the ‘James Mangan’ in his memory. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Crew members Ian Coffey Darragh Hogan Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Crew members Ian Coffey Darragh Hogan Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
The special ceremony and blessing took place at Muckross Boat House.
James was the son of Dr Patricia Mangan and the late Dr Bill Mangan, Ross Road, Killarney.
He was an integral part of Muckross Rowing Club, joining as a junior in the early 1990s.
He had many honours to his name and was key to the success of Muckross Rowing Club during a golden decade on the European and world stage.
The phenomenal athlete also donned his Irish jersey while rowing for UCD. He enjoyed great success in the Muckross colours winning the Novice Sculls Championship in 1999 and the Senior Coxed Four in 2000.
He also won a Henley medal with Commercial in 2003 competing in the The Men’s Quadruple Sculls. Former World Champion rower, Paul Griffin, paid tribute to James’ incredible rowing career, as well as his very colourful and entertaining life off the water.
Fr Kieran O’Brien, blessed the boat, Dr Patricia, along with family members, William and Catherine Mangan, were joined with relatives and rowing friends to help launch the boat in the water. Muckross Rowing Club Chairman Sean Daly, with Sean Coffey, former Chairman and driving force in the club, were on hand on the day.
Crew members Ian Coffey, Darragh Hogan, Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake.
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Final delivery as DJ retires
By Michelle Crean There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties. Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement […]

By Michelle Crean
There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties.
Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement from the Killarney branch of Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, a position he has held for the last 15 years.
On Friday night, colleagues from all three Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets stores gathered in the Killarney Height’s Hotel. DJ was also joined by his daughter and her partner for the special night.
“After almost 15 years of steadfast work with Corcoran’s, DJ has been a constant pillar of support for his colleagues and has helped the company go from strength to strength,” owner Kieran Corcoran said.
“Corcoran’s would like to wish DJ the very best of luck for the future and hoping that he enjoys his retirement. Many thanks to Killarney Height’s Hotel for hosting the staff night on Friday. A great night was had by all!”
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Rowers pull together for Order of Malta
Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head. And it was all […]

Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head.
And it was all done indoors on rowing machines in support of the Killarney Order of Malta.
Just before 11am the Valley armada ‘left shore’, and approximately 40 members aged from 12 to 50ish set to their task with enthusiasm. By midday someone reckoned that Barack Obama’s Plaza had been reached but unfortunately there was no stop for tea, just a splash of holy water, a mouthful of Lucozade and a few jelly babies for the lucky ones!
As the kilometres clicked slowly by the temperature started to rise and the cry went up from the gasping veterans to open all the doors!
No such problems for the junior relay crews who had a fantastic morning rowing, laughing, and racing each other all the way to the finish.
The junior members who took on the half-marathon distance individually were amazing throughout and got stronger as the finish line came into view.
“We’re delighted with how the morning went,” Tadhg Kelly from Flesk Valley said.
“There was a great atmosphere in the venue, and we are grateful to all the parents and Flesk Valley supporters who came along to encourage our young and not-so-young rowers. It was great too to see the members of the Order of Malta in attendance to offer their support, and the club would like to thank everyone who donated on the day.”
Tadhg also expressed his thanks to the underage coaches and committee members for looking after everyone during the event. He especially wanted to mention everyone at Celtic Steps and the Killarney Racecourse for facilitating the club and Workmens Rowing Club and Glenflesk GAA for the use of their equipment.
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