Castleisland’s Gary and Pat to Receive KCC and District Awards

Castleisland’s Gary and Pat to Receive KCC and District Awards

The Kerry County Council and Municipal District Awards will take place at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney on this Friday, 21st February at 7pm. A total of 28 awards will be presented to deserving recipients from across the county, including awards to be presented by each of the five municipal districts as well as full…

Gary O’Sullivan is Special Olympics Shot Put Gold Medalist

Gary O’Sullivan is Special Olympics Shot Put Gold Medalist

“A Gold Medal for our Gary. Words can not describe the feeling of pride and happiness I feel right now. Well done to Team Ireland you have made your country proud,” was how Gary O’Sullivan’s family members reacted to his gold medal performance in the Shot Put at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu…

Gary’s Dreams Realised as Abu Dhabi Olympics Experience Awaits

Gary’s Dreams Realised as Abu Dhabi Olympics Experience Awaits

I was part of a small group which was quizzed in a pub one night – but it wasn’t in the course of a conventional pub quiz. A couple of us were talking about sweets and bars and gobstoppers and the like – things that were no longer to be found in the shops. A…

Gary O’Sullivan Selected for Abu Dhabi Special Games

Gary O’Sullivan Selected for Abu Dhabi Special Games

Earlier this year, Castleisland Special Olympics athlete, Gary O’Sullivan had dreams of winning a medal for his team at the national championships. The championships were held in Dublin over four days from June 14th. and Gary competed as part of the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club and his specialties were the 4kg Shot Putt and…