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Rathmore school in All-Ireland basketball finals

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BASKETBALL: Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Under 16 Boys are in an All-Ireland final this week.

A Rathmore school is one of three from Kerry taking part in the Pinenergy All-Ireland Schools Cup national finals next week.

Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra has qualified for the Under 16 Boys A Final.

They will face Coláiste Éanna (Dublin) at 2pm on Wednesday in a bid to be crowned All-Ireland champions.

The other Kerry schools in the competition are St Joseph’s (Ballybunion) and Mercy Mounthawk (Tralee).

The Ballybunion school face The Teresian School (Dublin) on Tuesday in the Under 16 Girls B final while the Tralee team are in action on Thursday.

They face Calasanctius College, Oranmore (Galway) in the Under 16 Girls A final.

The All-Ireland Schools Cup is one of the marquee events in the Irish basketball calendar.

Teams and fans from across the country flock to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght for the three-day competition.

“The National Basketball Arena is always packed with fans powering their players on from the stands, and we have no doubt that there will be some incredible skill on show in next week’s finals,” Head of Marketing at Pinergy, David Slattery, said.

Phobail Sliabh Luachra beat the North Mon of Cork in the semi-final which was played in December. This is the first time that the U16 team reached the A Cup Final.

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Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm. Ghosts, […]

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Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and monsters will take over the centre for an afternoon of frightful fun, with the highlight being the fancy dress parade. Every child who takes part will receive a goody bag, and there are great prizes up for grabs.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl, each receiving a Kerry GAA gift box including a signed 2025 goalkeeper’s jersey, sponsored by the Kerry GAA Store. The Best Dressed Family will win a Christmas in Killarney family visit to Santa 2025 and lunch for the whole family, sponsored by O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Café.
The afternoon will also include free magic shows at 2.30pm and 4.30pm, free face painting, balloon modelling, and a kids’ mini disco.
Centre Manager Paul Sherry said the event is one of the highlights of the year for families in the town. “We’re delighted to bring back our annual Halloween celebration — it’s a great day out for families, with fantastic prizes, entertainment and plenty of fun,” he said.
More information is available at www.killarneyoutletcentre.com.

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Fergal Brosnan appointed CEO of RDI Hub

The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD. A […]

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The RDI Hub in Killorglin has announced the appointment of Fergal Brosnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brosnan succeeds Liam Cronin, who becomes Director of Innovation at NovaUCD.

A native of Kerry, Brosnan brings more than 20 years of international experience in technology, AI, and business transformation, having held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, Validant, Rethink Group, and Berkley Group.
As CEO, he will lead the RDI Hub’s next phase of growth, strengthening its role as a European centre for Artificial Intelligence and innovation. The Hub, a collaboration between Fexco, Munster Technological University, and Kerry County Council, has supported over 100 startups and created more than 430 jobs since its launch in 2020.
Speaking on his appointment, Brosnan said:
“It’s an honour to lead the RDI Hub at such an exciting time. Our vision is to make Killorglin and the southwest a globally connected epicentre for AI-driven innovation and venture creation.”
The appointment was welcomed by RDI Hub partners Fexco, MTU, Kerry County Council, and Enterprise Ireland, who said Brosnan’s leadership will help expand the Hub’s reach and strengthen its impact nationally and across Europe.

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