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By Michelle Crean

Even though the Junior Cert results were two months later than usual it didn't stop some students from feeling the nerves on Wednesday afternoon.

Students at Killarney Community College pictured with Vice Principal Eilish O'Leary and Principal Stella Lougnane (centre) minutes after receiving their Junior Cert results. Front row l-r were: Darragh McSweeney Sean Daly Conor O'Grady Daniel O'Connor and Mantas Bendzius. Back row l-r were: Rory O'Leary Dylan Tucker Fionn O'Shea Darren Lowe Jacob Palveloszek O'Shea Luke Roche Mike Pfister and Tom Reen. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Year Head and Teacher Martina Hegarty (left) pictured with Aliza Gul (centre) and Ava Sheahan (right) as they received their Junior Certificate results at Killarney Community College on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Micheal Fitzgerald Killarney Community College pictured with his mom Breda Fitzgerald who is also an Irish teacher at the college as he received his Junior Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Murigi Karinki (left) goes through his Junior Cert results with Helena O'Sullivan at Killarney Communion College on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Smiles all round as Amy Healy goes through her Junior Cert results with her mom and teacher Dympna Healy at Killarney Community College on Wednesday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

There were some delighted students at Killarney Community College when they received their Junior Cert results on Wednesday mafternoon. Pictured with Principal Stella Loughnane from l-r were: Eillie Coffey Rhea O'Sullivan Layla Williams Gearring Aoibhinn McCrank and Sadhbh Stack. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Thi Que Kennedy Lucy Keane and Leah Clarke were all smiles at St Brigid's minutes after getting their hands on the Jr Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Aoife McClarence Nicole Murphy and Elizabeth Fleming were very happy after getting their hands on their Jr Cert results in St Brigid's on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Tim Daly Michale Pingo and James Anderson all said they were "happy out" after opening their results in St Brendan's College on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Daithi O'Shea Bryn Flaherty Dara Stack and Diarmuid Furlong from St Brendan's College holding their Jr Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Mark Cronin and Lucas Cronin from St Brendan's College pictured moments after getting their long-awaited Jr Cert results in their hands on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean

Hundreds of students across the three Killarney secondary schools anxiously took their envelopes in their hands and hoped for the best.

And the general feeling was relief across the board - some even saying due to the delay that the results didn't even matter anymore.

Fifth Year Killarney Community College student Rhea O'Sullivan was very happy to get her results.

"I'm absolutely over the moon with my results," she told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We all worked hard. Everyone at KCC is so happy and relieved to finally get them after such a long wait."

Her friend and classmate Aoibhinn McCrank said she too was "overjoyed" to finally get her results back.

"It was such an exciting time to share with my friends and family," she said.

Thi Que Kennedy, Lucy Keane and Leah Clarke were all smiles at St Brigid's minutes after getting their hands on the Jr Cert results.

"I kinda forgot it was happening today [Wednesday] but it was nice to finally get them and I'm very happy with my results," Thi Que told the Killarney Advertiser.

Her friend Lucy Keane was smiling also.

"I'm pretty happy overall. I didn't know what to expect as it [exams] was so long ago."

Leah said she too was happy. "I'm glad we finally got them."

For Fifth Year students Ciara O'Sullivan, Laura Fitzgerald and Laura Flynn in St Brigid's it was also relief.

"I haven't stopped shaking with happiness. I'm in shock that I did so well," Ciara said.

For Laura Fitzgerald it was also an anxious morning.

"I'm happy with them. I'm relieved to finally get them."

Aoife McClarence, Nicole Murphy and Elizabeth Fleming in St Brigid's were also beaming with smiles.

Aoife was chuffed to make it into the top two percent for Distinctions in Ireland.

"I'm shocked and delighted," she said. "It was worth waiting for!"

Nicole was also stunned with her results.

"I'm shocked that I did so well. I completely forgot about them [exams] because we were waiting for so long."

Elizabeth said she was surprised but happy.

"I've kinda moved on."

Tim Daly, Michale Pingo and James Anderson all said they were "happy out" after opening their results in St Brendan's College on Wednesday afternoon.

Mark Cronin from St Brendan's College said he was happy to finally get the results.

Lucas Cronin said that "it took too long to get the results". "I would have preferred to get them two months ago."

Daithi O'Shea, Bryn Flaherty, Dara Stack and Diarmuid Furlong also from St Brendan's College said they were glad to get them.

"I'm happy out. I did well enough," Dara said.

Diarmuid added that he's "very happy".

"I'm very happy with my results. I didn't mind waiting that long, it's good to finally get them."

Principal of Killarney Community College, Stella Loughnane, said that the Junior Cert results are "important" and "serve as a huge milestone in young students' lives".

"I believe that the students who received their results this year should be commended for their commitment to learning in the midst of a pandemic and limited teaching time within the classroom at various stages in their junior cycle," she told the Killarney Advertiser.

"This group has been through it all. Their excellent academic achievements and resilience will serve them well as they continue their academic journey into the Leaving Cert cycle. I am immensely proud of my students and dedicated staff. These Junior Cert results are important and serve as a huge milestone in our young students' lives. It's important to celebrate and acknowledge all our pupils achievements while in school. I don't think the date the results came out on can take away from that."

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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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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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