News
Sadness as young Jack laid to rest
By Sean Moriarty
There was widespread sadness within the St Francis Special School community when news spread of Jake Leane's passing.
The 14-year-old was a long time student at the school and was much loved by fellow pupils and staff there.
He died at his Lawlor’s Cross home on Thursday last (December 15) surrounded by family.
“Jack had a significant impact on everyone who knew him. He was the sweetest soul with a beautiful smile and a mischievous glint in his eye,” said school principal Keith Ó Brolacháin.
“Jack’s was a life lived entirely with love and he shall be remembered with love always. Our hearts are with his devoted family, [best friend] Liz and all who were blessed to know him. Jack bestowed the gift of his smile on us all, even through his struggles."
That famous smile was remembered by staff and pupils this week when they all wore a “Smile for Jack” pin badge.
Jack was laid to rest at Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery on Sunday morning.
He is sadly missed by his mom Annette, dad Padraig, his brothers Gary, Ryan and Rory, grandparents Paddy Leane and Chris and Maura Kissane, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, his best friends Liz and Fr Derek and his many friends in St Francis Special School.
News
Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted
Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]
News
Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning
Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]
Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted
Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking...
Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning
Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called...
Climate Action Group’s summer biosphere walk
The Fossa Climate Action Group will host its annual Summer Guided Walk in the Kerry Biosphere Reserve on Saturday July...
Overnight water restrictions for Milltown and Ballyhar
Overnight water restrictions for Milltown and Ballyhar Uisce Éireann has introduced overnight water restrictions across Kerry to protect daytime supplies...
Marie Meets: Marie Murphy
Pedalling kindness and serving smiles For more than twenty-two years, Marie has been the warm heart of the canteen at Killarney Community...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
