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A 16-year-old student from Faha has been invited to Leinster House to share his vision for a complete overhaul of how the Irish language is taught and assessed in secondary schools. Joseph Scanlan, a Transition Year student at Presentation Secondary School, Milltown, developed a comprehensive policy proposal aimed at ending the culture of rote memorisation

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Faha student to address Oireachtas on Irish language reform ↗

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The Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady, has issued a stark warning regarding the "toxic environment" of social media, calling for an outright ban on the platforms for children under the age of 16. In a rare move of political agreement, the Independent councillor confirmed this week that he "strongly agrees" with recent proposals by

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Mayor Calls for social media ban to protect Killarney’s Youth ↗

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Words and photos by Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan Kerry has a new reason to tune in as local country singer Paudie Coffey steps into the national spotlight on TG4’s much-loved series Glór Tíre. It is believed that Paudie is the first person from County Kerry to compete on the show, a hugely popular Irish-language country music competition

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From the yard in MD O’Shea’s to the TG4 Stage ↗

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Torc Community and Family Resource Centre (CFRC) was honoured to welcome President Catherine Connolly on Saturday morning for a special visit celebrating community,partnership, and the vital role of Family Resource Centres in Irish society. The President was greeted on arrival by the vibrant “Thump” Youth Drumming Group, a collaborative project between Torc CFRC and Kerry

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President Connolly visits Torc Community and Family Resource Centre ↗

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Front from left are Ali Bowler, Niamh Brosnan, Kate McCann and Abbie Finnan. Middle row from left are Grainne Kelliher, Lucy O'Sullivan, Caoimhe O'Sullivan, Lan O’Connor, Lauren Buckley and Hannah Casey. Back from left are Cathy Harrison, Ciara Casey, Sarah Warren, David MacIndoe (Manager) Selina Collins, Mary Lyne, Clodagh Moriarty, Ciara Horgan and Andrea Nolan.

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The Killarney Celtic ladies team at a farewell training session team captain Selina Collins, who is departing to Australia to further her studies. ↗

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Plans for a major new relief road connecting Park Road to the N22 Killarney Bypass are moving forward following its inclusion in the National Development Plan. At a recent meeting of the Killarney Municipal District, Councillor Niall Kelleher sought an update on the construction schedule for the long-awaited route known as the Strategic Link Road

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Planning progress for new bypass link road ↗

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Early details are beginning to emerge about Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day Festival, although organisers say a full official programme will not be announced for some time yet. The festival will run from March 13 to 18 and will carry the theme ‘Echoes of Killarney’s Future’, following on from recent festivals which focused on the town’s

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Only five weeks until St Patrick’s Day festivities ↗

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Two new TFI Local Link Kerry bus services are set to significantly improve transport options for residents in the Barraduff, Glenflesk, and Headford areas. These routes are designed to provide vital connections to Killarney and local community hubs, specifically catering to rural townlands with a door-to-door approach.The R34 service operates every Friday, linking Headford and

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New Local Link bus services to boost connectivity for Barraduff and Glenflesk ↗

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