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Preparing for the 2024 Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes

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Killarney and District Motor Club has appointed Cormac Casey as the 2024 Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes Clerk of the Course.

The well-known local businessman, the MD of KC Print, the Killarney Advertiser’s parent company, has been involved in the rally for years.

“I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed to the role for 2024 and I would like to thank the outgoing Clerk of the Course, Dermot Healy, the KDMC committee, directors, and club members for their support,” he said.

“I look forward to the challenge ahead and working with the incredibly dedicated and professional KDMC crew and hopefully continue to build on the KDMC successes of 2023.

“Over the Christmas break plans are well underway for the 2024 event and look forward to working with everyone on the lead up to the event.

“As we make our way to the start ramp of a brand-new year, I would like to take this opportunity in wishing you all a happy new year! May it be filled with new adventures and good fortunes.”

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Two Mary Immaculate College students win awards

Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving […]

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Two Killarney students were honoured at the Mary Immaculate College Awards Ceremony in Limerick this week, with Dr Crokes footballer Leah McMahon and MIC Thurles student Setanta O’Callaghan both receiving prestigious college awards.

Leah McMahon, who is in her first year studying primary teaching, was presented with an MIC GAA Bursary Award. The bursary acknowledges her performances with Dr Crokes and Kerry Ladies Football, recognising her as one of the standout young players in the college.
Setanta O’Callaghan, received the Saint Bonaventure Trust Prize Year 1, awarded for academic excellence in Theology and Religious Studies on the Bachelor of Arts in Education programme in MIC Thurles. The award is presented to students who achieve top results in Years 1–3 of the course.
Both students were among 94 award recipients across MIC’s Limerick and Thurles campuses.
Professor Dermot Nestor, President of MIC, said the awards recognise the work and commitment shown by students across all areas of college life.

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Book on handball legend to be launched at The Sem

A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9. Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at […]

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A new book by a Killarney priest will be officially launched at St Brendan’s College on Monday, December 9.

Unbeatable – Fr Tom Jones, Handball Supremo will be launched at 6pm in the college chapel.
The book, written by Fr Tom Looney charts the life of Fr Tom Jones, a past pupil of St Brendan’s who entered the school as both a World and National Handball Champion.
Jones later served as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry over a 54-year ministry. The biography describes his sporting achievements and his contribution to parish life at home and abroad.
Fr Kieran O’Brien, President of the Kerry Handball Association, will host the launch
Copies of the book, priced at €15, are available in the Cathedral Office, O’Connor’s on Beech Road and the Friary Bookshop.

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