KERRY’S sporting heroes and community achievers have been honoured by Kerry County Council.
They were formally recognised at a gala awards ceremony at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Thursday night with a total of 25 awards presented to groups and individuals at the county council and municipal district awards event for 2018.
Presentations were made to a range of community, sporting, cultural, voluntary and enterprising individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to their communities and who have excelled in their respective fields, many on the national and international stage.
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Killarney Municipal District award recipients received their awards from Deputy Mayor Niall Kelleher.
The Killarney award recipients were Spa GAA Club’s set dancers who won the All-Ireland Scór title, Damien Fleming of Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club who won the National Senior Men’s Strokeplay and Irish Open Championship, Jordan Lee, a bronze medal winner in the high jump in the WPA European Championships, Killarney and Kilcummin Comhaltas who registered All-Ireland successes and the Kerry under 16 pitch and putt team who won the national inter-county championships.
Castleisland’s St Mary’s Basketball Club’s ladies’ team, who won the national cup, were also honoured in the Killarney Municipal District.
“These awards prove that community spirit and volunteerism are alive and well in Kerry. We are also saying congratulations on each of your respective achievements,” said Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Norma Foley.
“Whether it’s on the stage, on the field of play, raising funds, building community facilities, hosting festivals, or providing supports to people in need, we as the members of Kerry County Council are immensely proud of your successes and achievements,” she added.
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