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Teaching graduate Saoirse O’Connor receives Outstanding Performance award

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Killarney native has been recognised for her exceptional dedication to teaching with the prestigious Outstanding Performance in School Experience and Professional Practice award at Hibernia College’s recent conferring ceremony.

Saoirse, a graduate of the Post-Primary Education programme, was celebrated alongside over 930 peers who earned qualifications in Primary and Post-Primary teaching or in Inclusive and Special Education.

She is the daughter of renowned musician Liam O’Connor.

The event, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre, highlighted the achievements of educators from across all 26 counties.

The accolade reflects Saoirse’s excellence during her school placements, a core component of the programme designed to prepare future educators for real-world challenges in the classroom.

Her commitment and skill not only earned her top marks but also set her apart as a role model for aspiring teachers.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Mary Kelly, Academic Dean at Hibernia College, said:

“All of you here today will help shape futures, inspire change, and contribute to the betterment of society in ways that extend far beyond the classroom.”

Saoirse’s recognition underscores her passion for education and her potential to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Another Kerry graduate, Clodagh Carey from Tralee, also shone at the event, receiving the Student of the Year Award for the Primary Education programme.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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