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Triathlon Club membership hits record high for women

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The Killarney Triathlon Club recently hosted a dedicated Women’s Morning to mark the continued success of its female-focused recruitment and support strategies.

The event was made possible through a specific grant from Triathlon Ireland, providing the necessary funding to invest in the club's growing female contingent.
Statistics released by the club show a significant upward trend in participation, with female membership rising from 33% in 2023 to 41% by the end of 2025.
This growth reflects a long-term commitment to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes athletes of all abilities into the multi-sport community.
The morning began with a community-focused start at the local parkrun, where members participated in fancy dress to highlight the fun and social side of the sport.
Male members of the club also joined the festivities to show their support for the initiative.
This was followed by a transition to Nave Yoga, where athletes took part in a restorative session aimed at recovery and injury prevention.
Beyond the physical training, the event addressed critical aspects of women’s health in sport, including nutrition and hormonal health across different life stages. These discussions aimed to empower athletes with the expertise to support their training while prioritising their long-term wellbeing.
The day concluded with a social brunch at the Killarney Racecourse, allowing members to build the supportive networks that are essential in what is often perceived as an individual sport. By fostering these connections, the club continues to transition from a training group into a robust community hub.
The committee has expressed its gratitude to Triathlon Ireland for the grant, noting that such investment is vital for maintaining the momentum gained over the last three years. With a strong presence of female leaders on the current committee and a clear strategy for 2026, the club remains one of the most progressive sporting organisations in the county.

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How will our Kerry TDs vote tomorrow?

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Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will be tabling a motion of no confidence against the Government after the protests that took place nationwide during the week.

Earlier today we asked our readers how would they vote in a no confidence motion against the Government?

Most of our readers said they would vote no confidence, while some said, yes they do have confidence in the Government.

One reader said: “Vote confidence. The only proper leadership over the last few days came from government. Courage came when needed despite how unpopular it looked in the moment. By contrast, opposition politicians wanted the country to burn to suit themselves”.

Another reader stated: “No confidence. Shambolic and heavy handed handling of protests this past week”.

However, some people didn’t have any confidence in either side with a reader saying: “No confidence in the no confidence! Different wings of the same bird! We need a complete overhaul of the political system”.

We asked the question to our 5 Kerry TDs before lunch-time today, asking them what their vote will be tomorrow.

We received one reply from Sinn Féin’s Kerry TD Pa Daly.

He will be voting no confidence in the Government tomorrow along with his party.

Other media outlets are reporting that Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae is undecided at the moment.

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Town centre-based software firm marks two years in business

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A Killarney-based software company is celebrating two years in business since expanding into the European market.

QT9 Software Ltd, which is located on Bohereencaol was established in 2024 as part of the company’s move to better serve customers across Europe.

The business is part of a US-based company founded 20 years ago in Chicago by Brant Engelhart.

Its Irish office is headed by Killarney resident Angela O’Sullivan, who serves as Operations Director.

QT9 Software currently employs four full-time staff members in Killarney and plans to increase that number by an additional two this year.

The company provides quality management software to businesses worldwide, with the Irish office helping to support European customers within their own time zones.

As part of its continued European expansion, the software company also opened a new data center in Amsterdam in 2025 to meet data storage and compliance requirements.

QT9 Software works with businesses that must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, as well as industry-specific regulations across sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, food and life sciences.

Speaking about the milestone, Angela O’Sullivan said: “We’re very proud to have grown QT9 Software here in Killarney over the past two years. It has been a really positive journey so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build our team and support more customers across Europe.”

The company is also currently recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator, with details available in the appointments section on page 46.

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