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Volunteers awarded for their hard work

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It was a night to honour some of Killarney's hardest workers who give their time freely for the benefit of their community.

Conor Hennigan (Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) Bridget O'Keeffe (Senior Executive Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) and Brother Rupert O'Sullivan at a night for the hard working Killarney volunteers in The Laurels. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Peter O'Toole (left) Claire Tangney Donal 'Dux' O'Donoghue at a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Paul Kelly and Mike Murphy pictured at a special night for the hard working Killarney volunteers in The Laurels Killarney. The event was hosted by joint chamber presidents Pádraig Treacy and Johnny McGuire as well as Senior Executive Bridget O'Keeffe. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Pat O'Leary (left) Johnny McGuire (Joint president Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) and Marcus Treacy at a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Elaine Doyle and Deirdre Nolan enjoying a special night in The Laurels for the hard working volunteers who constantly give their time and dedication and have contributed enormously ensuring all the town’s festivals run smoothly. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Fiona O'Brien and Donal Dowd pictured at a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Katy Jacobi Alexandre Bozie and Maureen Hegarty Killarney Chamber of Commerce who organised a special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Betty Farrell (left) Carol Dempsey Katy Jacobi Declan Fuller and Mike Fuller in The Laurels where a special night was held for hard working Killarney volunteers. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Dieter and Patricia Gogsch pictured enjoying the special night for the hard working volunteers of Killarney in The Laurels Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Volunteers who constantly give their time and dedication and have contributed enormously ensuring all the town's festivals run smoothly and various civic duties are carried out to perfection, were invited to The Laurels, Killarney for a fun-filled evening.

The event was hosted by joint chamber presidents, Pádraig Treacy and Johnny McGuire, as well as Senior Executive Bridget O'Keeffe.

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic

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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.

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Traditions past and present meet at Muckross School House

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Two distinct eras of Irish storytelling collided at Muckross School House last week, showcasing how traditional culture adapts across generations for National Heritage Week 2026.

Representing the classic lineage of Irish folklore, renowned local historian, musician, and seanchaí Dáithí Collopy delivered an authentic masterclass in old-school storytelling.

Performing alongside his children Sadhbh, Siún, and Daithí Óg, Collopy relied on the ancient oral tradition to captivate the audience through spoken word, presence, and music.


Contrastingly, social media creator Eoin Reardon brought traditional heritage into the modern digital age.

Known for sharing his traditional green woodworking craft with millions online, Reardon hosted a hands-on workshop demonstrating traditional utensil crafting techniques while engaging attendees through the lens of modern storytelling.


The events brought together two completely different methods of preserving Irish heritage—one rooted in the timeless art of the fireside seanchaí, the other leveraging modern platforms like TikTok to keep historic skills relevant for a global, digital audience.


Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan.

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