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Spook-tacular short stories will give you a scare!

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By Michelle Crean

Emerging young writers got a chance to dig deep into their imaginations to bring out their scariest stories as part of a local writing competition.

HALLOWE’EN COMP: Pictured at Killarney Community College receiving their prizes for the annual Hallowe’en Post Primary writing competition were winners from St Olivers National School. Front: Julia Brzozowska, Cora O’Sullivan and Jessica McCrohan. Back row: Louise O’Donoghue (Teacher St Oliver’s) KCC Principal Stella Loughnane, Dylan Tucker (Transition Year student KCC), Cian Tobin (Teacher St Oliver’s) and Tara O’Shea (English Teacher KCC). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

PRIZES: Pictured at Killarney Community College receiving their prizes for the annual Hallowe’en Post Primary writing competition were winners from neighbouring school The Mon. Front l-r were winners James Whelan, Oscar Gao and Denis Zidek. Back row l-r were: KCC Principal Stella Loughnane, Cillian Fitzgerald (Teacher Presentation Monastery), Mike Pfister (Transition Year student KCC), and Chloe Dennehy (English teacher). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

PRIZE-GIVING: Students and teachers from Killarney Community College, The Mon, Holy Cross Mercy and St Olivers National School, pictured at Killarney Community College for the prize-giving for the annual HalloweÕen Post Primary writing competition. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pupils from St Oliver’s, Holy Cross Mercy and Presentation Monastery schools showcased their creativity and writing skills as part of the Killarney Community College primary school writing competition.

This year’s pupils were invited to submit a short story with the theme of Hallowe'en and competition was very stiff with almost 300 entries.

Transition Year students in the college along with their English teachers Tara O’Shea and Chloe Dennehy ran the competition as part of their creative writing module in English.

"The college would like to take the time to thank all of the students who took the time and effort to submit an entry," English teacher, Tara O’Shea, said.

"Huge praise must go to their class teachers for their guidance and encouragement throughout the experience. Standards were exceptionally high," she said.

"The KCC English Department were in awe of their creativity, use of language and general expression to produce spooky short stories worthy of a read around any bonfire on Hallowe'en night.”

On presenting the awards, Principal Stella Loughnane commended all award recipients and the wonderful teamwork of the teachers and students in the community.

“We endeavour to improve literacy levels within our own school and it was great to create links with local primary schools to share a similar vision,” she said.

First prize was a €50 One4all Gift Card for each school while second and third place winners received a bag of Hallowe'en treats.

Congratulations to all award winners:

St Oliver’s
1st Cora O’Sullivan
2nd Jessica McCrohan
3rd Julia Brzozowska

Holy Cross Mercy
1st Michelle Malinowska
2nd Claire Lyne
3rd Liadh Counihan

Presentation Monastery
1st James Whelan
2nd Oscar Gao
3rd Denis Zidek

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Final delivery as DJ retires

By Michelle Crean There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties. Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement […]

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By Michelle Crean

There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties.

Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement from the Killarney branch of Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, a position he has held for the last 15 years.

On Friday night, colleagues from all three Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets stores gathered in the Killarney Height’s Hotel. DJ was also joined by his daughter and her partner for the special night.

“After almost 15 years of steadfast work with Corcoran’s, DJ has been a constant pillar of support for his colleagues and has helped the company go from strength to strength,” owner Kieran Corcoran said.

“Corcoran’s would like to wish DJ the very best of luck for the future and hoping that he enjoys his retirement. Many thanks to Killarney Height’s Hotel for hosting the staff night on Friday. A great night was had by all!”

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Rowers pull together for Order of Malta

Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head. And it was all […]

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Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head.

And it was all done indoors on rowing machines in support of the Killarney Order of Malta.

Just before 11am the Valley armada ‘left shore’, and approximately 40 members aged from 12 to 50ish set to their task with enthusiasm. By midday someone reckoned that Barack Obama’s Plaza had been reached but unfortunately there was no stop for tea, just a splash of holy water, a mouthful of Lucozade and a few jelly babies for the lucky ones!

As the kilometres clicked slowly by the temperature started to rise and the cry went up from the gasping veterans to open all the doors!

No such problems for the junior relay crews who had a fantastic morning rowing, laughing, and racing each other all the way to the finish.

The junior members who took on the half-marathon distance individually were amazing throughout and got stronger as the finish line came into view.

“We’re delighted with how the morning went,” Tadhg Kelly from Flesk Valley said.

“There was a great atmosphere in the venue, and we are grateful to all the parents and Flesk Valley supporters who came along to encourage our young and not-so-young rowers. It was great too to see the members of the Order of Malta in attendance to offer their support, and the club would like to thank everyone who donated on the day.”

Tadhg also expressed his thanks to the underage coaches and committee members for looking after everyone during the event. He especially wanted to mention everyone at Celtic Steps and the Killarney Racecourse for facilitating the club and Workmens Rowing Club and Glenflesk GAA for the use of their equipment.

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