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Ukrainian team take part in 10km Killarney Run
For the first time, Ukrainians took part in the 10-kilometre Killarney Run.
Julia Kolesnyk pictured holding her national flag after finishing the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
Julia Kolesnyk and Alex Ashkolunenko both took part in the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
Yaryna Sereda and Olga Tkachenko from Ukraine happy to have completed the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
RUN: Tkachenko Olga Yarina Sereda Alex Ashkolunenko and Julia Kolesnyk who took part in the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
Julia Kolesnyk pictured holding her national flag after finishing the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
Julia Kolesnyk and Alex Ashkolunenko both took part in the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
Yaryna Sereda and Olga Tkachenko from Ukraine happy to have completed the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
RUN: Tkachenko Olga Yarina Sereda Alex Ashkolunenko and Julia Kolesnyk who took part in the 10-kilometre Killarney Run at the weekend.
A small team of four Ukrainians decided to join the race to express gratitude to the local community for their hospitality, as well as to join the sports life.
Olga Tkachenko runs five kilometres every week with Killarney House parkrun, but this time she decided to increase the distance and run 10 kilometres.
Yaryna Sereda from Chernihiv says that she participated in marathons and races as a volunteer in Ukraine, helping with organisation including distribution of food and water. She ran for herself, mostly in the park.
Yaryna decided to take part in the race in Killarney because she realised that she had wanted to do it for a long time, but had always put it off for later. With the beginning of the war, she realised that life is short and you have to use all the opportunities here and now.
"My impressions from the race are incredible, I am proud of myself and everyone who took part. This is an opportunity to challenge yourself," says Yaryna.
Alex Ashkolunenko took the initiative and created branded T-Shirts for the mini team. Alex completed the race distance with his girlfriend Julia Kolesnyk. "We are both from Odessa. He has been in Ireland for four months."
They had never run such distances before, but Ireland is exciting, you want to run here! Initially, the idea was simply to participate. Then they decided to assemble a small Ukrainian team.
"A cool atmosphere awaited us at the race, it was very nice to be a part of this grand event," says Alex.
Other Ukrainians joined the support group of our runners. Ukrainian flags and joyful shouts in their native language at the finish line added strength and emotions to the runners.
Couples across the parish of Kilcummin gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a special celebration Mass honouring milestone wedding anniversaries.
The special service, celebrated by Fr Pat O’Donnell, brought together local couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 years of marriage. Each couple received a commemorative certificate in recognition of their decades of commitment and companionship.
Following the ceremony, the parish committee hosted a reception in the parish hall, where attendees enjoyed tea, home baking, and an opportunity to catch up with neighbours and family members.
Organisers extended their gratitude to Fr O’Donnell, the church committee, photographer Anne Holland, and all who helped arrange the celebratory event.
ANNIVERSARY MASS: Pictured at the Kilcummin wedding anniversary mass are (front row, left to right) Michael and Mary Dorrigan, Michael and Mary Moynihan, Marion and Timmy O’Keeffe, and Clare and Sean Moynihan; (second row) Robert and Ann Marie Keane, Paudie and Kate Cahill, Hann and Denny Donnelly, Sheila and Charlie O’Neill, and Maureen and Francis O’Doherty; (third row) Maura and Cornelius Brosnan, Joan and Jeremiah Desmond, Breda and Timmy O’Leary, Noreen and Patie Nagle, and Barry and Breda Duggan; with (back row) Willie and Breda Fleming, Mary and Noel Cronin, and Fr Pat O’Donnell. Photo: Anne Holland.
PEARL ANNIVERSARY: Clare and Sean Moynihan celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
GOLDEN JUBILEE: Marion and Timmy O’Keeffe marking 50 years of marriage during the parish anniversary celebrations in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
RUBY CELEBRATION: Timmy and Breda O’Leary celebrating 40 years of marriage in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
SAPPHIRE MILESTONE: Joan and Jeremiah Desmond celebrating 45 years of marriage at the anniversary Mass in Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
CORAL ANNIVERSARY: Robert and Anne Marie Keane marking 35 years of marriage at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin. Photo: Anne Holland.
Killarney Plaza wins top golf hotel award
Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa has been named IGTOA Large Golf Hotel of the Year at the 29th National Golf Tourism Conference and Gala Irish Golf Awards.
Organised by the Irish Golf Tour Operators Association, the annual conference brings together golf operators, hotels, clubs, and industry partners from across Ireland. The awards ceremony took place during a black-tie gala evening at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, hosted by broadcaster Des Cahill.
The category winner was selected through votes cast by IGTOA tour operator members. Established in 1996, the association promotes Ireland as an international golfing destination.
Hotel management expressed gratitude to the tour operators, regional partners, and guests who supported the venue throughout the year. The hotel operates as part of the local O’Donoghue Ring Collection.
GOLF AWARD: Representing the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, part of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, Seán Howley (Group Business Development Manager), Brian Lawlor (Group General Manager), and Tomás O’Gorman (Guest Relations Manager) at the National Golf Tourism Conference
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