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Night of nostalgia for Muckross Rowing Club

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A special evening of nostalgia and history was held at Muckross Rowing Club on Friday night.

OLD PHOTO: Muckross Rowing Club winners of the Senior Four -oar Race - 1972. Standing l-r were: D. Cronin, P. Casey. Front row: J. Lyne, J O'Shea (Cox) and D. Horan. Photo: Muckross Archive

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ANNIVERSARY: A large group came together at Muckross Rowing Club Killarney on Friday night for the 50th anniversary honouring the winners of the Killarney Regatta Senior four-oar race of 1972. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

It was the occasion of the 50th anniversary honouring the winners of the Killarney Regatta Senior four-oar race of 1972.

The crew welcomed back Donie Cronin who resides in Australia.

The original photo was replicated for old times sakes and includes John Lyne, Kathleen Murphy who was standing in for J O’Shea (Cox), Denis Horan, Donie Cronin and Pat Casey.

Rowing historian John Beazley gave the citation of the historical day in 1972. The presentation cup dates back to 1886, known as the ‘Great Southern & Western Railway Hotel Cup’ and includes the first winners of that year - ‘The Drapers’ (Commercial Rowing Club) and every rowing club in Killarney has its name inscribed since the cup's inception over 136 years ago.

Family members of the crew were joined by Past Vice-Presidents, Dan Kelleher, Ulick Daly, Pat Casey and Gerry Murphy.

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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