Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic

Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.

A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.

Young anglers land catches at Barfinnihy Lake

Nineteen young anglers took to the waters of Barfinnihy Lake on Friday evening, August 21, for the Killarney Salmon and Trout Angling Club’s annual juvenile competition.

Ideal conditions saw nearly every participant catch a fish on the night, supported by watching parents, grandparents, and experienced club members who provided tuition throughout the event.
The competition was run under the Inland Fisheries Ireland Sponsorship Programme 2026. Inland Fisheries Ireland sponsored permits for the evening and provided on-the-bank assistance through Assistant Fisheries Inspector Tim Moore, alongside colleagues Jose and Paul.
Every young participant received a goody bag aimed at fostering interest in aquatic species and environmental conservation.
“We are delighted with the ongoing support from Inland Fisheries through their support program,” said club secretary Mike Doody. “It allows the club to offer an evening’s fishing to local juveniles with tuition from experienced club anglers and knowledge from the Fisheries team.”
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