A KILLARNEY man has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Melbourne in Australia. Fr Martin Ashe has been chosen by Pope Francis, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has confirmed. Fr Ashe (67) will provide key support to the Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter A Comensoli, and current Auxiliary Bishop Terry Curtin as well as… Read More…
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Club offering ‘taster session’ to potential new members
KILLARNEY Cycling Club has invited anyone who has taken up cycling during the pandemic to get in touch to arrange an introduction to the sport. Chairman, Mark Murphy, said the club will gradually be getting back to full activities as the lifting of restrictions permit. “We especially want to cater for anyone who has taken… Read More…
80 new trees to enhance Killarney’s image
A TOTAL of 80 new trees are being planted in Killarney this week as part of a new environmental initiative by Killarney Lions Club and the town’s three second-level schools. The initiative is supported by Kerry County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The trees are being planted by transition year students… Read More…
Bright spark young pupils explore ideas
BT Ireland have announced that the Primary Science Fair 2021 will take place in classrooms in Kerry and across the country on May 18/19. For over 20 years, the event has been a core component of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and it allows younger students to develop their interest in science, technology,… Read More…
Tielemans scored in Celtic Park before Wembley
IT’S a long way from Celtic Park in Killarney to Wembley Stadium in London but footballing talent shortened the journey for Youri Tielemans who became an FA Cup final hero yesterday. The 24-year-old Belgian footballer netted one of the greatest goals ever seen in the showpiece decider to earn Leicester City their first ever FA… Read More…
