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Spa secure 15th All-Ireland Scór title

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Spa GAA club were crowned All-Ireland Senior Scór Champions 2024 for the second year in a row.

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This is the club’s 25th title in Scór Sinsear with fourteen in dancing and one in solo singing.
The team was made up of Liam Spillane, Gary O Sullivan, Kianan O’Doherty, Darragh Brosnan, Aine Brosnan, Meghann Cronin Anna and Katie O’Connor and they successfully defended their All-Ireland title at the INEC last weekend.
“They started their All Ireland journey on March 23 at County Scór Sinsir in Ballybunion. They competed in the Munster Semi-final in April in Pallasgreen, County Limerick and
Craobh na Mumhan [the Munster Final} was held on April 13 in Newport, County Tipperary where they retained the title for the second year in a row,” explained the club Anne Holland.
“Well done mentors Triona and Mairead Mangan.. A special mention to our Scor officer Michael Ahern who works hard behind the scenes. “
“The All Ireland was held at the INEC, Killarney on May 10. This was nearly the same team that defended their title except for Darragh Brosnan who received his first senior title. Darragh is the holder of the current Scor na nOg All Ireland title.
“A huge achievement for such a talented young dancer. The other seven dancers are the holders of their second Scór Sinsear Rince Seit title.
“This is not overnight that these titles were achieved as they’ve been dancing with the Mangan School of Dancing from the age of four.
“The last three years East Kerry are the holders with Gneeveguilla winning in 2022. Spa won their first last year after a famine of fifteen years. The Mangan sisters are the holders of 23 All-Ireland titles. Triona has eleven and Mairead with a very impressive 12 and probably a record in Scor. They are also mentors of eight All-Ireland titles.
This is Spa’s fifteenth title in Scór Sinsear with fourteen in dancing: Rince Foirne 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2016, Rince Seit 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2023 and 2024 and Solo singing (Siobhan O’Brien)1990.

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Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home. […]

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The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.
Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.
“I will continue to push for enhanced health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.
The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

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Killarney welcomes home Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin

Boxer Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin received a warm homecoming in Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar on College Street on Sunday evening following his victory in Dublin last weekend, where he was […]

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Boxer Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin received a warm homecoming in Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar on College Street on Sunday evening following his victory in Dublin last weekend, where he was crowned Irish Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Martin Grady was on hand to officially welcome the new champion home, congratulating him on what he described as “a proud moment for Killarney and for Kerry sport.”
Cronin, who is sponsored by Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar, claimed the vacant national title after a hard-fought ten-round battle against Cork’s Cathal Crowley at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.
The Kerry fighter won by majority decision, with the judges scoring the contest 95-94, 97-93 and 95-95. The result capped off years of dedication and hard work for Cronin, who now holds an 11-3-1 professional record.
Speaking at the homecoming, Cronin thanked his supporters and sponsors for their backing throughout his career.
“It’s unbelievable to bring this title to Kerry,” he said. “The support from home means everything. This one’s for everyone who’s been with me from the start.”
Crowds packed into Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar to celebrate the achievement, with music, photos and plenty of local pride on display.

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