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New boat launched in memory of highly respected rower

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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.

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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

Fr Kieran O’Brien pictured blessing the boat. 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

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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

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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

Dr Patricia Mangan paid tribute to her late son James Mangan a member of Muckross Rowing Club. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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The late James Mangan rowing for Muckross in the Men’s Senior 'Sixes' at Killarney Regatta O'Mahoney's Point Lough Leane. 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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Killarney for Palestine film screening

Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz. The event, which […]

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Killarney for Palestine recently held a sold-out screening of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’ at the West End School of Arts, raising €2,100 for Camp Breakerz.

The event, which took place on July 3, included two screenings, both of which were fully booked. Guests enjoyed cheese and wine before the shows.
‘No Other Land’ depicts the ongoing destruction in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the Southern West Bank, and shows the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. The film won in the Best Documentary category at this year’s Academy Awards.
The screenings were organised in association with the West End School of Arts.
All proceeds from the €25 tickets benefited Camp Breakerz Crew, a children’s charity based in Gaza that provides creative outlets through dance and is involved in food distribution programs in Nuseirat Camp and Deir-Al-Balah due to food shortages.
Sally MacMonagle, who recently spent time in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, also spoke at one of the screenings.

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Bid to host European Presidency summit meetings gathers pace

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026. Deputy Cahill […]

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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism, Michael Cahill TD, has highlighted Killarney’s suitability to host summit meetings of international Government Ministers during Ireland’s six-month European Presidency tenure in 2026.

Deputy Cahill believes Kerry’s available accommodation, food, and conference facilities are “second to none,” with Killarney as the central location.
“Visitors from every corner of the earth have been coming to Kerry for centuries now, to experience its beauty and serenity and have returned on many occasions because of the fabulous time they have enjoyed during their stay here,” said Deputy Cahill. “Where else would you want to bring the senior Government Ministers of all of our EU counterpart states, to experience Ireland, its customs and heritage?”
The Rossbeigh TD outlined various attractions available for visitors during downtime: “During their downtime, they can visit the Blaskets and Slea Head, Sceilg Mhichíl and the Ring of Kerry, Killarney’s Lakes, Gap of Dunloe, National Park and Sliabh Luachra, all of our glorious beaches from Ballybunion to Rossbeigh, Kells to Ventry, Whitestrand to Inch, Ballinskelligs to Cromane, Waterville to Derrynane.” He also cited Kerry’s golf courses, Listowel Writers Week, the Rose of Tralee, and Puck Fair as potential experiences.
Deputy Cahill confirmed he has raised this matter with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris; and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.
“If Killarney’s bid is successful in bringing the Heads of State to our county for meetings, conferences and functions, it will be a massive boost to the local economy in Killarney and also throughout the county,” added Cahill.”Iwill continue to push in the coming months for Killarney and Kerry to be included as bases for the rounds of meetings that are to take place from July 1 to December 312026.”

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