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Success for Holy Family NS at National Credit Union Quiz Final
The brightest young minds from across Ireland gathered at the RDS Dublin on Sunday, April 6, for the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) Schools Quiz Grand Final.
After months of intense competition involving over 25,000 students from across the country, the final 88 talented youngsters battled it out for the coveted championship titles.
The atmosphere at the packed RDS venue was electric as teams tackled challenging questions spanning a wide range of subjects, including history, geography, science, popular culture, and general knowledge. RTÉ personality John Sharpson, affectionately known as 'Múinteoir John' from RTÉ's Home School Hub, kept the audience engaged and entertained throughout the nail-biting event.
In the Under 11 category, Holy Family National School from Rathmore emerged victorious. The winning team, consisting of Éabha Buckley, Diarmuid Horan, Conor McCarty, and Kayleigh White, represented Rathmore & District Credit Union and displayed exceptional teamwork and knowledge to secure their championship title.
Fergus McAuliffe, CEO of Rathmore & District Credit Union, expressed immense pride in the winning team, stating, "We're incredibly proud of Éabha, Diarmuid, Conor, and Kayleigh for this fantastic achievement. Their teamwork, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the competition have been truly inspiring. This success highlights the talent in our local community, and we're delighted to support these brilliant young students. We're also very thankful to their teachers and parents for their help and support throughout the competition."
ILCU President Martin Busch praised all participants for their remarkable talent and dedication, stating, "This year's competition showcased an extraordinary level of intelligence, determination, and team spirit among the competitors. Watching these young minds in action fills us with pride and optimism for the future. Congratulations to our new national champions and to all participants who made it to the final. Special thanks to the dedicated teachers, families, and Credit Union volunteers who continue to make this event possible."
Marti Pellow announces Killarney date at Gleneagle Arena
Marti Pellow, the former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, has announced a live show at the Gleneagle Arena, Killarney, for Friday, September 25.
Tickets for the event go on sale today, Friday, April 17, at 10:00am.
Pellow is one of the most successful vocalists in British pop history, having sold over 15 million albums. As the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, he was responsible for several number one hits, including “Love Is All Around,” which spent 15 weeks at the top of the charts in 1994.
In addition to his pop career, Pellow has become a major star in musical theatre, performing lead roles in productions such as Chicago on Broadway and the West End, Evita, and Blood Brothers.
His Killarney performance is expected to feature a mix of his solo material and the classic hits that defined his career over the last four decades.
Tickets start from €59.85 and are available through the Gleneagle Arena website.
Scairt an Dúchais…Call of the wild:
Fine art photographic artist Micheál O Sullivan launched his sole landscape photographic exhibition in Killarney House this week.
On hand with Micheál at Killarney House were from left, Conor Hennigan and Paul O’Neill, Wander Wild Festival, Diana Fawsitt, Supervisor Killarney House, Rachel Kavanagh, Killarney House, Veronica O’Connor, Fáilte Ireland and Nikki Wissell, Killarney House.
In this exhibition Scairt an Dúchais, which is part of the Wander Wild Festival, Killarney, (April 17-12) Micheál presents a curated selection of his archival work alongside previously unseen photographic images.
Micheál does not merely document the landscape; he interprets it, using light, shadow, and classic composition to transform his natural environment into emotive works of art.
His Internationally recognised photographic work is driven by a deep-seated passion for the craft of photography and a lifelong connection to Killarney and beautiful Irish landscapes.
Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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