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Punters have fun and a few flutters at Killarney Races
Up to 2,000 spectators had fun and a flutter over the weekend at Oktoberfest.
Emma Enright and her daughter Emma Enright at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Just chilling…Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ with Killian Broderick Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races Autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FIRST FLUTTER: Placing their first bet at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Kate McCarthy Amy Turner Majella Turner and Maggie Turner. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
John and Margaret O’Brien pictured at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Enjoying themselves at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Marie O’Donoghue Finton Quinn Ruth Quinn and Ann McMahon. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Praying for a winner… at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ and Jockey Liam Paige as Killian Broderick (left) Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Paul Sheahan (centre) son of the late Donie Sheahan after the poignant minute's silence in honour of his dad at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. With Paul were: Killarney Race Manager Philip O’Brien (left) and Chairman Killarney Race Course Gerald Coghlan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
A poignant moment at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday as a minutes' silence was afforded to the late great horse racing and sporting hero Donie Sheahan Main Street Killarney who passed away last week. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Racing gets underway at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday with St Mary’s Cathedral and TV crew in the background. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Emma Enright and her daughter Emma Enright at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Just chilling…Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ with Killian Broderick Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races Autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FIRST FLUTTER: Placing their first bet at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Kate McCarthy Amy Turner Majella Turner and Maggie Turner. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
John and Margaret O’Brien pictured at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Enjoying themselves at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Marie O’Donoghue Finton Quinn Ruth Quinn and Ann McMahon. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Praying for a winner… at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ and Jockey Liam Paige as Killian Broderick (left) Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Paul Sheahan (centre) son of the late Donie Sheahan after the poignant minute's silence in honour of his dad at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. With Paul were: Killarney Race Manager Philip O’Brien (left) and Chairman Killarney Race Course Gerald Coghlan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
A poignant moment at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday as a minutes' silence was afforded to the late great horse racing and sporting hero Donie Sheahan Main Street Killarney who passed away last week. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Racing gets underway at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday with St Mary’s Cathedral and TV crew in the background. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
The action took place at Killarney Racecourse with COVID-19 protocols swiftly amended on Thursday following updated advice from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) in time for the weekend's action.On Saturday and Sunday, for the first time since 2019, tickets sales at the gate were permitted and walk-up patrons who were also facilitated.Races took place on Saturday at 1.25pm and at 1.10pm on Sunday with ‘Robyndeglory’ declared the winner of the Irish EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle.There was also a poignant moment on Sunday as a minute's silence was held for the late great horse racing and sporting hero, Donie Sheahan, Main Street, who passed away recently.To see more, check out Valerie O'Sullivan's photos.
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Centra Muckross Road supports Kerry Stars with bottle return donation
Sheahan’s Centra on the Muckross Road has made a significant donation to the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club using proceeds from unclaimed deposits at the shop’s bottle return machine.
Aisling Sheahan and the team at the Muckross Road store presented the cheque to members of the club this week. The funds were generated through the return scheme located at the front of the shop, where customers have the option to donate their return vouchers to local causes.
The donation comes at a busy time for the Kerry Stars, who have returned to training this week following the Easter break. The club provides a wide range of sporting outlets for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including athletics, therapeutic horse riding, basketball, and soccer.
Preparation is also underway for the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games, which take place in Dublin this June. Four athletes have been selected to represent the Kerry Stars at the national event.
The club is currently open to new members across most of its disciplines, though a long waiting list remains for Friday evening swimming sessions as the group continues its search for a qualified swim coach in Killarney. Training will continue until the summer break in May before resuming again in September.
Those interested in joining the club or inquiring about the coaching vacancy can contact Kerry Stars at kerrystars63@gmail.com or by calling 087 2365664.
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