What happened in Kerry this week
Tralee man Tim Lacey has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, a historic honour that dates back to the 13th century.
Three gardai who helped save the life of a seven-week-old baby were this week formally honoured for their Excellent Police Work - and were reunited with the mother and little girl at the centre of the drama.
A Tralee man who recently re-ignited his passion for golfing after a 12-year hiatus has scored a hole-in-one on the Par 4 third hole of the scenic Castlegregory Golf Course.
A new pub has opened in Spain this month named after Kilmoyley man John Paul O’Mahony who died tragically in June 2024 after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Killarney’s Legacy Elite Cheerleaders are soaring to the top in competitions, and in doing so they’re pushing boundaries, defying expectations, and achieving the impossible.
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Sign of support for Kerry players
Kerry pupils signed live to the nation ahead of the Kingdom's LGFA clash with Meath in Tralee last weekend, showing the big game's live audience how their school is leading the way in Irish Sign Language.
Before All-Ireland champions Kerry took to the pitch for their National League Semi-Final decider at Austin Stack Park, pupils from Kilmurry National School in Currow took to the field to perform a signed rendition of the National Anthem.
Dressed in their bright blue school uniforms, the young signers were accompanied by their teacher - Kerry player Eilís Lynch - as Amhránna bhFiann was sung by Aileen Lynch, mother of injured captain Cáit Lynch, who is a cousin of Eilís.
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Council honours Ballymac’s Young Scientist winners
THREE BALLYMACELLIOT sisters, who were the overall winners of the BT Young Scientist Award, were honoured at a civic reception hosted by Kerry County Council.
Ciara (17), Saoirse (15) and Laoise Murphy (12), who are Fifth, Third and First Year students at Presentation Secondary School in Tralee, were joined by their family, teachers, relatives and neighbours at the reception which took place after Monday’s meeting of the Council.
The girls have been the pride of Kerry since they were announced the overall winners at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS in January.
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Kieran’s building the family legacy
A young Knocknagoshel man who recently renovated his grandmother’s cottage with support from family, friends and theVacant Property Refurbishment Grant is to feature in this Sunday’s episode of The Great House Revival on RTÉ One.
Airing at 9.30pm on March 30, episode 8 of the series will see Kieran Cotter, who lives about 6km from the village, give a review of the work and planning that went into restoring his old cottage.
Following his recent return to Ireland, Kieran faced the restoration challenge with not a huge amount of experience, however, the 26-year-old was supported in his efforts by the enduring spirit of the Meitheal as locals gave whatever help they could to see Kieran get his project over the line.
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Killarney cheerleaders reaching for the stars
Killarney’s Legacy Elite Cheerleaders are soaring to the top in competitions, and in doing so they’re pushing boundaries, defying expectations, and achieving the impossible.
When you think of cheerleading, you think of daring stunts and flips and while the athletes at Legacy Elite are mastering their sport they are also making history, showing that with fierce determination and a fiery passion, there are no limits to what can be accomplished.
One standout athlete atLegacy Elite is 14-year-old Rachel Horgan, who is proving that barriers are meant to be broken. Despite having Down Syndrome, Rachel has already captured multiple gold titles, including a perfect score of 10 in January. Her scores make Rachel extraordinary but so does her relentless work ethic, which is an inspiration and encouragement for others to reach for the stars.
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Noel’s mission for Lebanese children continues
He’s been on convoys carrying aid to Belorussian kids, crossed Lebanese military checkpoints fraught with danger, and even survived two heart attacks, but Tralee man Noel Conway remains undeterred in his quest to support children in war-torn countries, as part of his role as overseas fundraising officer for Friends of FAID Ireland.
Noel has recently returned from Beirut, where he visited a struggling school that is run by Friends of FAID, an organisation that provides education and support to deaf children in Lebanon.
The Father Andeweg Institute for the Deaf (FAID) was founded in 1957 by Dutch Anglican minister Fr Andy Andeweg. Over the years, FAID has trained numerous teachers, many of whom have gone on to work in or start new schools in Lebanon.
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Kerry ETB Student Forum up for excellence award
The Student Forum at Kerry ETB has been shortlisted for the ETB Excellence Award for Care at this year’s ETB Ireland Excellence Awards - set to take place at Croke Park this week.
The Kerry ETB Student Forum is made up of student representatives from each of Kerry ETB’s eight post-primary schools and has been set up to provide a strong platform for student voice and leadership across the county.
This award nomination recognises the caring and supportive school environment created by the Kerry ETB Student Forum, one that exemplifies the core values of care, empathy, and student wellbeing.
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