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TOP OF THE CLASS: Shane Trant and Dara Lawlor, are just two of four students who achieved 601 points in St Brendan's College, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Sem boys get over 600 points in Leaving Cert

By Sean Moriarty

There was relief all around for almost 1,900 Kerry students who got their long awaited Leaving Cert students on Tuesday – but none more so than for four St Brendan’s College students – who received over 600 points each!
Principal, Sean Coffey, congratulated all 130 Leaving Cert students on their success and the "exceptional results" the four students achieved.
“I am proud of them all,” Sean Coffey told the Killarney Advertiser. “They were a great group of lads all the way up through the school and they all have done a really good job in the Leaving Cert. We have four students who have received over 600 points and a lot more who have over 500.”
One of the first to get his results was Muckross-based Dara Lawlor. When he emerged from the reception doors of the collage shortly after 9am on Tuesday, his mother, well-known local dentist Susan Gleeson was there to greet him.
When he revealed he had scored 601 points, guaranteeing him Theoretical Physics in Trinity College Dublin, she burst into tears.
“I am just elated,” she said.
Dara praised the school system for his success.
“Most of the hard work was done in the study hall after school,” Dara said.
A short time later his classmate and neighbour Shane Trant emerged from the same doors and he too had scored an impressive 601 points.
Shane’s family run Trant’s Pharmacy on Park Road, but he has decided on a future in economics rather than following the family business.
“I am very happy,” Shane told the Killarney Advertiser. “If you told me in June I probably would not have expected it, but overall I am delighted.”
The other two 600-plus students did not collect their results from the school on Tuesday morning.
Ballybunion student Sarah O’Connor achieved the highest points possible – 625 – and will go on to study medicine at UCC.

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Dr Crokes team of 2000: The reunion

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Recently, the Dr Crokes team of 2000, who won the Kerry senior football championship of that same year, re-united and looked back on fond memories of their glory days and that very special year when they beat An Ghaeltact in the final at Austin Stack Park.

On November 26, 2000, Dr Crokes faced An Ghaeltacht and defeated the Dingle-based side.

It was no easy task making the final for the Killarney side, despite having talent such as captain Roland Neher, Eoin Brosnan, and a 17-year-old Colm Cooper at the start of his illustrious career.

Before the final, Crokes defeated Killarney Legion (preliminary round), South Kerry (round-one), Rathmore (quarter-final), and narrowly defeated West Kerry by a point in the semi-final (1-08 – 1-07).

It was the first time An Ghaeltacht had qualified for the final, but this was no happy welcome for the Dingle side, as the Killarney-based side won their ninth title.

Like in the semi-final, Dr Crokes won by a point as they scarcely won by 1-04 – 0-06.

Despite Dara Ó Cinnéide ending the tournament as top-scorer with 3-20, he was unable to carry his Dingle side to victory with the Killarney side being superior.

Neher led his team out onto the pitch, and he inspiringly helped push his team to victory.

This ensured Harry O’Neill’s versatile and developed squad deserved every bit of praise for them.

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Killarney real estate agent, DNG Ted Healy wins national award

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Killarney estate agent DNG Ted Healy won the DNG Branch of the Year 2025 Award in the South West Region at the DNG National Awards Ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last week.

The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG network.

From insights into the future of Ireland’s property market, to the latest developments in the DNG exclusive partnership with Hamptons International, the event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge, innovation and inspiration.

Established in 2005, DNG Ted Healy is a recipient of previous awards, having secured the DNG Small Branch of the Year award in 2003, in recognition of its high standards of service, and extensive local property knowledge across Killarney & Co. Kerry.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ted Healy, Managing Director, DNG Ted Healy, said: “As we approach 20 years in business, it’s a real honour to see our growth and commitment to Killarney recognised. From expanding our new homes offering to embracing new technology, our focus has always been on delivering the highest standards of service while staying rooted in our community. This award is a credit to our loyal clients and the trust they continue to place in us.”

The awards continue to highlight DNG’s commitment to excellence in estate agency and recognises offices and individuals who consistently deliver results and outstanding client service.

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