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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Max O'Leary ready for lift-off with Republic of Ireland after six-year wait
MAX O'LEARY qualifies for Ireland through his late grandfather Seán from Farranfore, best known for Kerry Airport. And the Bristol City keeper is hoping his international career can finally take flight, six years after he was first named in an Ireland squad. 2 Bristol City's Max O'Leary during is hoping for his Republic of Ireland debut against Senegal 2 Max O'Leary qualifies for Ireland through his late grandfather Seán from Farranfore, best known for Kerry Airport O'Leary has been called in, but never played, by Mick McCarthy, But with O'Leary said: 'I'm ready to go and if I get that chance, I'll be happy to take it. It's something I've wanted to do and I've put in the hard work. 'This is just another thing to tick off, and it'd be a great honour. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'I've been around a while now and seen a few managers. Hopefully, I'll get my opportunity soon.' The 28-year-old admitted he has spoken to managers about what he needed to do to get picked, having sat on the bench 17 times, and often not even made the squad when He said: 'I think it's been a similar sort of situation as the past - keep doing well at club level and hopefully, you'll get a chance to play. 'Obviously, these are friendlies in this camp, so there might be a chance there. I'm ready if needed. I enjoy it every time I come here, it's great. Most read in Football 'You prepare the same whether you're playing or not playing. I had my time of not playing when I was younger. 'Whatever I can do to help who is playing, I know I'd want the same if I was playing. Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstones "So just to have that good environment in training, pushing each other and just making sure we get everything we need for the games is always the most important thing. 'Putting whoever's playing first rather than yourself has been good, whether that's Caoimhin, I know Gav's played before when I've been here. Whoever it is, I'm happy to help. 'Caoimhín is a great 'keeper and a great lad as well. We have a good time when we come away. I think it's a good move for him. "To be playing regular football is what he wants. It looks like he can get that opportunity now.' Whilst Kelleher has moved to Brentford after finding his path to the Liverpool first team blocked by Alisson, Bazunu and Travers both went out on loan in the season just finished in search of regular football. Travers - second choice at Bournemouth - linked up with Middlesbrough with Bazunu going to Standard Liege having been unable to reclaim his spot at Southampton after his recovery from an Achilles tear, only for another injury to curtail his stay in Belgium. Tottenham prospect Josh Keeley, also in this squad, has gained valuable experience with Leyton Orient. But minutes have not been an issue for O'Leary who has started 125 consecutive Championship games since October 2022. He said: 'It is all about timing sometimes. I had to bide my time and be patient, went out on a few loans. 'I know I wasn't ready to make that step up. So, a bit like what Josh has done this year. He's gone out and played really well. 'So, I just had to be patient and wait for an opportunity, just try and take it and stay in. "To be fair, I had been in for five or six games when I went in first, picked up a little knock and missed the rest of the season. After that, I think I got in after 15 games and played the rest of the season. "Nigel Pearson was the manager at the time and he just said 'go and express yourself, you are going to make mistakes. I don't care. I am going to back you'. 'And I think just having that confidence to try and express myself and help the team when I can really helped at the start and just carried it on.' And that run of games means O'Leary feels he is a much better keeper when he was first called up by Ireland in May 2019 when Darren Randolphh was still the country's no 1. He said: 'I have definitely matured and you get into a rhythm of playing, especially with the volume of the Championship, you get to know your body. 'And I feel like I have done well over that longer period of time. Obviously, there are going to be mistakes in there, but the consistency I am really happy with.' He played his part in getting the Robins to the play-offs but they were well beaten by Sheffield United in the semi-finals and there is speculation boss Liam Manning may be on his way out. BRISTOL BOSS O'Leary said: 'He's been great with me, the last 18 months that he has been in, has been really good. The culture has shifted and what he built this year was really, really good. 'If he does go, it will be a huge miss for me. But that's football, people come and go. "I have been at Bristol City long enough now, have seen a few managers come and go, and it moves on fairly quickly. 'People come and go, staff and players and you just have to move on. You just have to get on with it.' And he is confident that, whoever is at the helm, that their squad can again push for the top flight next season. He said: 'We did well this season, obviously we didn't have any additions in January and had that small, tight-knit squad. 'A lot of the lads played a lot of minutes, I think we had the least players used in the league. 'We have lads coming back from loans, a good variety of younger players with more experienced ones. But the core group, if we can keep that, it should be a good year.' A key component of that squad is Jason Knight with O'Leary believing he has grown into his role as club skipper. He said: 'I think for him, it was a big step up at the beginning of the year, being made full-time captain. To see him grow into that role has been really good. 'I think he's been a bit more vocal around the Ireland camps, and he's really stepped up on the pitch for us this year at club level. I know he can bring those performances here as well.'
Irish Examiner
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Kerry Airport board dismisses call to rename transport hub after Daniel O'Connell
The board of Kerry Airport has rejected a call by Kerry County Council to rename the county's international gateway as 'The Daniel O'Connell Airport' to coincide with the 250th birthday of the Liberator. However, Kerry's widest street could be in line for a name change. The call was made by Killarney councillor John O'Donoghue to mark O'Connell's birthday on August 6. The airport, which is strongly associated with the global company and brand name Kerry, has resisted previous attempts to have the airport called after other key Kerry men including Tom Crean. A board member said the request was considered 'very seriously', but it was decided not to rename the airport. Mr O'Donoghue said he has been contacted by a lot of people about the need to honour O'Connell and 'the suggestion that has repeatedly come up is the possibility of calling Kerry Airport after him'. He said the Kerry brand is very important in itself and naming the airport after O'Connell would not be damaging to the brand or the county's global identity among tourists. Other airports were still widely referred to by their place names, despite being named after local people. HISTORY HUB If you are interested in this article then no doubt you will enjoy exploring the various history collections and content in our history hub. Check it out HERE and happy reading 'The airport would still, most likely, be called Kerry Airport in much the same way that Liverpool Airport is rarely called John Lennon Airport. People also say they are flying into Belfast Airport as opposed to George Best Airport,' he said. Street name Meanwhile in an update to Mr O'Donoghue, the council has said only Caherciveen so far is marking the famous Kerry man's anniversary. The largest street in Ireland is called after O'Connell, and there is an O'Connell Street in Limerick and Ennis but no street in Kerry bears his name, meetings have heard. A heritage group in Castleisland is now considering renaming the widest street in Kerry - the main Street in Castleisland - after Daniel O'Connell, it has emerged. They are liaising with Mr O'Donoghue on the issue. A whole process would have to be initiated to effect the name change. Born at Carhan, outside Caherciveen in 1775, O'Connell is regarded as one of of the greatest Europeans of all time, supporting catholic emancipation as well as the abolition of slavery. A lawyer by profession he practiced in the southern circuit and the main courthouse in Tralee contains his portrait. Amid concern his anniversary in August will not be properly marked, John O'Donoghue has pursued separate three motions calling for proper recognition. In the most recent motion, the council said it was liaising with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media whose headquarters are based in Killarney - on marking his anniversary. 'Plans around the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Daniel O'Connell's birth is well under way in Caherciveen,' the council said. The programme of events will include a special exhibition and funding for the annual Daniel O'Connell Summer School. This article was funded by the Local Democracy Scheme
Irish Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Ireland's regional airports to get nearly €8 million for capital projects
Three of Ireland's regional airports are set to share nearly €8 million in government funding for capital development projects. The funding will support 33 capital investment projects intended to improve the safety and security at Kerry, Ireland West and Donegal airports, as well as sustainability efforts at a cost of €7.823m. Ireland West Airport in Knock , Co Mayo will be given €5.66 million in funding to support projects including a security systems upgrade, the development of a solar farm and an upgrade of the airport's electrical infrastructure. The funding will also support the transition of the airport's carbon accreditation rating. More than €1.8 million in funding will be allocated to Kerry Airport for snow clearing equipment, a new security perimeter access road and support for the repair to the airport's localiser – a runway antenna array that aids pilots during approach. READ MORE Donegal Airport will receive nearly €350,000 to fund capital projects including a remote-controlled gas cannon for wildlife management, explosive trace detection equipment and to support the relocation of the runway approach path indicators. Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien said the 'level of targeted support is an indication of the importance Government attaches to our regional airports, which facilitate connectivity'. Mr O'Brien highlighted the installation the solar farm at Ireland West airport and the expansion of Donegal's farm. Last year, overall passenger traffic across Irish regional airports was 7 per cent higher than in 2023, with a further 6 per cent growth in passenger traffic in those airports in the first quarter, which he said was supported by Exchequer funding from the department. The funding came under the existing regional airports programme, which is due to end in December. Mr O'Brien said a new programme, for the period 2026 to 2030 is being prepared 'as a matter of priority'.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Irish airport issues major ‘at risk' warning to passengers flying out during summer season
KERRY Airport chiefs have issued an alert to holidaymakers jetting off this summer. As the busy summer season kicks off, jetsetters may be at risk of delays. Advertisement 2 Kerry Airport has been allocated €680k in funding from the Department of Transport Credit: Alamy Passengers traveling through the A spokesperson said: 'During the airport's busy 'Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your 'Arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight departure time if travelling with cabin baggage only. Advertisement Most read in Travel 'Passengers arriving to the airport less than 90 minutes before their scheduled flight departure time are at risk of incurring delays during busy periods.' A warning on their website added: 'Kerry Airport accepts no responsibility for missed flights as a result of passengers not checking-in as normal.' Kerry Airport chiefs have also welcomed today's announcement of over €680,000 in funding from the Department of Transport. Minister of State, Jack Chambers confirmed that Kerry Airport will receive the grant under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 to deliver capital programmes required to support services and ensure safety at regional airports. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Exclusive The funding to Kerry Airport will go towards the development and enhancement of security, runway remedial works and taxiway markings, baggage equipment and transport, and the purchase of a new fully electric ground power unit. CEO of Kerry Airport, John Mulhern, said: 'We are grateful to the Minister Chambers, the Department of Transport and Kerry's two Government TDs, Minister Norma Foley and Deputy Brendan Griffin for their continued support. I camped in Dublin Airport to save on hotel fees - here's how it went 'The funding will help to ensure that Kerry Airport remains compliant with regulatory requirements in key areas, such as air traffic control, fire services and security. 'Kerry Airport is working towards the transition to a greener operation which has already been supported through generous capital funding from the Department of Transport.' Advertisement In announcing the funding, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, said: 'This funding represents significant investment in our regional airports. 'Other significant investments include runway facilities, remediation works and new security equipment at Kerry Airport. 'I was pleased to witness further growth across our regional airports this year with passenger traffic in Q1 16 per cent higher when compared with the same period last year.' 2 Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport early Credit: Alamy Advertisement
