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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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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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