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St Francis Golf Classic is back

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By Michelle Crean

COVID put their fundraising efforts on hold but now St Francis Special School are ready to golf!

This year's Golf Classic takes place next Friday (April 28) at Beaufort Golf Club with proceeds going to St Francis Special School Autism Parents Group.

Funds raised will support the children with private therapies such as Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), a vital service that's needed for all the children.

Teams of three are €180 including a meal. All sponsorship welcome, Tee Box is €50 and Green is €100.

"Our last Golf Classic was in 2019, our 2020 was postponed due to COVID, so we're back," one of the organisers, Brigitta Looney, said.

"We have a monster raffle taking place after the prizegiving round 8.30pm where our top prize is a weekend for two at Parknasilla Resort and Spa. Michael Healy Rae will be our MC for the raffle."

Tickets are €5, she added, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs including three hotel breaks, dinners, lunches, afternoon teas, vouchers and hampers all up for grabs.

"I would like to thank all our raffle sponsors for their amazing prizes and all our golf sponsors for helping us making this Golf Classic a growing success after our long break.

"We're blessed that we are able to continue this amazing service with the fundraising that's achieved so far. The children have their very own private SLT weekly supported by Kerry Speech and Language clinic. On behalf of myself, Brigitta, and the SFSS parents committee Madeline Murphy, Jacqueline Riordan, Tracy Sullivan, Esther O'Hara, Pauline Cronin, Siobhan McAuliffe, Isobel McCarthy and Angela Doherty, we would like to thank everyone who has sponsored and supported us to date and helping us raise much needed funds for this service. Thank you all."

Teams are filling up nicely, to book Tee Time please contact Sonny on 087 2438535 or Brigitta on 087 6303659.

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Kerry coaches firm honoured with All-Ireland title

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Kerry Coaches named All-Ireland All-Star Bus & Coach Company of the Year 2025

Killarney-based Kerry Coaches has been named All-Ireland All-Star Bus & Coach Company of the Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. This recognition also marks Kerry Coaches’ second Business All-Star Accreditation, having received its first accolade in 2024.

Founded in 1957, Kerry Coaches has established itself as a leader in the Irish transport industry, known for its exceptional service and commitment to quality.  With a fleet of over 100 modern chauffeur vehicles, mini-buses and coaches the company provides a wide range of transport services, including corporate travel, executive golf transportation and bespoke tours throughout Ireland and Scotland.

 Speaking on the achievement, Mike Buckley, Director of Kerry Coaches, said:

“We are incredibly proud to receive this national recognition from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. It’s a true reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and passion shown by every member of our team. Our mission has always been to deliver exceptional travel experiences, and this award reaffirms our position as a leader in the industry.”

Announcing the news of Kerry Coaches’ achievement, Deputy Chair of AIBF’s Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring, said: “It is my pleasure to commend Kerry Coaches for its outstanding performance in achieving the Business All-Star accreditation. After a thorough review, the firm has been honoured with All-Ireland All-Star Bus & Coach Company Of The Year 2025. Kerry Coaches is distinguished not only for its superior fleet but also for its exceptional team, some of whom have been with the company for over 25 years. This seasoned team brings an extraordinary level of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that every client experience is exceptional.”         

Managing   Director   of   the   All-Ireland   Business   Foundation, Kapil   Khanna, said:  “The accreditation, which is now held by over 700 firms, is needed by the thousands of small and medium businesses which operate to their own standards but have nothing to measure them by.”

He   added: “We   evaluate   a   company’s   background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”

About The All-Ireland Business Foundation

The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses.

As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish 

businesses.   Companies   that   merit   recognition   based   on   an   independent   audit   of   their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.

Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust. Currently, there are over 700 

companies that are accredited by AIBF. Since 2014, over 5000 companies have participated in their programmes.

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Trainee Blacksmith forging a career at Muckross Traditional Farms

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Phillip Pestor-Young, a trainee blacksmith from County Kildare, is currently gaining experience under Master Blacksmith Tom Allison at Muckross Traditional Farms.

Pestor-Young is enrolled in the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme. This programme is a cross-border educational initiative by the King’s Foundation, The Heritage Council, and the Historic Environment Division in Northern Ireland. 

Prior to moving to Ireland in 2019, Phillip trained as an engineer and fabricator in the UK. He is now developing his blacksmithing skills in Kerry.

For more information on the program, visit https://kings-foundation.org/study/all-ireland-heritage-skills-programme/.

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