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Success for Holy Family NS at National Credit Union Quiz Final

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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."

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Book of Condolences for Pope Francis at Cathedral

  A Book of Condolences has been opened at St Mary’s Cathedral for those wishing to pay their respects following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope, who led the […]

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A Book of Condolences has been opened at St Mary’s Cathedral for those wishing to pay their respects following the death of Pope Francis.

The Pope, who led the Catholic Church for twelve years, died on Monday at the age of 88.

He had been suffering from double pneumonia in recent weeks, but his death still came as a shock to many. Just hours before his passing, he had been seen greeting crowds in St Peter’s Square during Easter Sunday celebrations.

Locally, Bishop Ray Browne has led the tributes. He described Pope Francis as “a gentle shepherd” who brought humility and compassion to his role.

“It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis,” Bishop Browne said. “From the moment he chose the name Francis, rooted in humility, he signalled a papacy of building peace, care for the poor, and love for all of God’s creation.”

The bishop also highlighted the Pope’s focus on protecting the planet and caring for the marginalised, calling him “a voice for the voiceless” and “a witness to the Gospel in word and deed.”

A special Mass in memory of Pope Francis was held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday.

The Pope’s funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 10.00am in St Peter’s Square. It will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, and concelebrated by church leaders from around the world.

Due to the Pope’s passing, the special Mass for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which was due to take place this Sunday has been cancelled.

Mass will still take place at the usual time of 11.30am. A new date for the celebration will be announced in due course.

Blessed Carlo Acutis was due to be officially declared a saint in Rome on Sunda but that has been postponed.

Carlo Acutis had a deep devotion to St Francis of Assisi, and his final resting place is in Assisi, near the tombs of St Francis and St Clare.

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Con O’Leary: Killarney loses a vibrant and popular personality

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has led the tributes to the late Con O’Leary, an extremely popular and very successful businessman in the town, who passed away in the […]

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Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has led the tributes to the late Con O’Leary, an extremely popular and very successful businessman in the town, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday.

Con was a vibrant and popular personality in Killarney where he operated The Laurels on Main Street, a thriving bar and restaurant, which he inherited following the passing of his father, Thado.
The business organisation said from a social perspective, The Laurels became the beating heart of the town and it was a landmark at the Market Cross in the same way as Clery’s clock was in the capital city.
Chamber said Con’s passing really marks the end of an era as he was one of a golden age of inspirational local business people who developed and built Killarney, through hard work, bravery and great commercial flair, and helped create the wonderful tourist attraction and holiday destination it is today.
“Con was very proud of Killarney and he played a very active part in progressing the town at many levels.
“He was a man that was never short of great ideas and his contribution to the business life of the town and as a director of Killarney Race Company was immense,” Chamber said.
“He was ahead of his time in many respects with the introduction by what became known as “the singing lounge” many years ago and The Laurels always led by example through its successes in the annual Killarney Looking Good competition”.
The business representative organisation noted that the O’Leary family has always been very supporting of the town and Con’s daughter, Kate, was a very dynamic Chamber President and is still a very valued member of the executive.
Chamber expressed deep sympathy to Con’s wife, Anne, children Kate, Niall, Tara and Lorna, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, relatives and friends as well as the dedicated staff in The Laurels, past and present, who Con always had great time for and a great rapport with.

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