What happened in Kerry this week
Kerry has a new national champion after Castleisland man Darren Moloney broke a personal record to win gold at the Irish Powerlifting Federation’s National Competition in Meath last Saturday.
Tralee Meals on Wheels has expanded and officially launched its services, including its laundry service, in Killarney this week.
After 50 years working as a nurse and midwife, Maura Earley has called it a day, bringing an end to a fulfilling career and closing another era – as she becomes the last nurse from the former St Catherine’s Hospital in Tralee to retire.
Kerry football superstar David Clifford is continuing to break new ground in the GAA world with the launch of his own clothing brand this week and becoming the first inter-county star to create and inspire a signature collection while still at the height of his career.
It was a terrific finale to the ISTA Regional Science Quiz held last week in MTU, which saw over 20 teams from schools all across the county pit their wits and wisdom against each other for the grand prize.
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A nation holds its breath… then goes nuts!
Most of us couldn’t believe our eyes when Troy Parrott’s shot hit the back of the net on Sunday - and even the fans from Kerry who were actually at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest found it hard to believe.
Dedicated Republic of Ireland supporters from the Kingdom made the 2,500 kilometre journey alongside around 3,000 others for the FIFA World Cup qualifier.
A big gang of roughly about 20 - including fans from Killarney, Castleisland and Tralee - travelled for what turned into a game that anyone who saw it will never forget.
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Clifford launches new clothing brand
KERRY football superstar David Clifford is continuing to break new ground in the GAA world with the launch of his own clothing brand this week and becoming the first inter-county star to create and inspire a signature collection while still at the height of his career.
The clothing range, in partnership with McKeever Sports, was unveiled on Monday, and includes sports and leisure wear such as training gear, leisurewear, t-shirts, socks, shorts, hoodies, half zip tops, and even footballs and water bottles.
And what is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the game, ‘The Clifford Collection’ bears an image of the Footballer of the Year in his trademark acrobatic kicking pose –a becoming similarity to that of the famous Jumpman logo, a silhouette of Michael Jordan used by Nike to promote the Air Jordan brand.
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Brian is Kerry IHF’s Employee of the Year
Milltown native Brian Doherty has been recognised as theEmployee of the Year at the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation awards and will now progress to the national stage early next year.
Brian has worked at the Great Southern Killarney for the past three years. He began at 17, expecting it to be a simple way to earn some money, but soon realised that hospitality offered real long-term prospects.
“I have learned so much over the three years I have been here and I can really see a future with so many opportunities in this profession,” Brian said.
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Muckross gets musical for a worthy cause
THE world famous Muckross House is getting in tune this Christmas and has released its very own anthem in aid of a very local worthy cause.
The magnificent musical suite, specially composed and arranged to mark the 60th anniversary of the opening of the 182-year-old Muckross House to the public, has now been released on CD to raise funds for the Kerry Cancer Support Group this festive season.
The Muckross Suite features five tracks, all of which are linked to specific moments in time or events that occurred in the landmark 19th-century house, which now attracts almost 1 million visitors each year, the building of which was completed in 1843.
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Tralee Meals on Wheels roll into Killarney
Tralee Meals on Wheels has expanded and officially launched its services, including its laundry service, in Killarney this week.
Quite fittingly, to launch the new services, the Tralee Meals on Wheels team chose the historic Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial in Killarney, a place, they say, that symbolises compassion, dignity, and standing up for those who need support — values that guide the volunteer organisation’s work every day.
Speaking about the launch of services in the Killarney area,Tralee Meals on Wheels volunteer Paddy Kevane explained: “Since May, our team has been quietly delivering meals and providing laundry support across the Killarney area, and today marks the formal beginning of this expanded service.
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Lions saddle up for Santa appeal
Over 100 families in need are set to benefit from a new initiative by Killarney Lions Club - a special Santa Cycle fundraiser in aid of the annual Christmas Food Appeal.
The cycle is being supported by Killarney Cycling Club and Christmas in Killarney, and will help support the annual Christmas Food Appeal run by Killarney Lions Club, who provide food hampers to families in need during the festive season.
Anyone interested in taking part just has to dress up - even a Santa hat will do - and bring their bike for a short leisure cycle around town.
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