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It’s a relatively quiet weekend, but there’s still some stuff to get up to around town and beyond this weekend…

FRIDAY

rsz_fr_sean_hanafin_1 — Fr Sean Hanafin who is leaving St John’s Parish.

Say farewell to Fr Sean..

The Meadowlands Hotel is the venue tonight for a special event to say farewell to a much loved clergyman.

Fr Sean Hanafin, of St John’s Parish, is taking a year’s sabbatical before moving on to another parish and a get-together is being held for him from 7pm.

It’s a chance to say thanks for the work he has done over the past number of years and all are invited to show their appreciation.

SATURDAY

Tame the Beast…

It’s back! The last one was just held in April, but the Banna Beast Challenge is taking place this Saturday again.

It’s a 7km course of endurance and obstacles along the beach and sand dunes, organised by CrossFit R560 Gym, beginning at 12 noon.

There’s also a disco and barbecue after the challenge from 5pm at Banna Beach Hotel with a whole host of other entertainment.

Registration takes place on Friday at Banna Beach Hotel from 6- 8PM and Saturday morning from 9.30-11.30 am. €45 Individual, €40 group 4-6 €35 group 10+.

SUNDAY

Watch the Derby…

Kerins O'Rahilly's, Ronan Quill, tries to pick up the ball, but comes under pressure from Mitchels players. Photo by Gavin O'Connor. — John Mitchels and Kerins O’Rahillys will do battle this Sunday. File Photo

It’s a big day for John Mitchels GAA Club as they bid for County League Division 1 survival.

A win will ensure they stay up but they face age-old rivals Kerins O’Rahillys. The blues have nothing to play for though, so can the Boherbee stay up?

Expect a big crowd from the green and gold side of town.

On the baby market…

The Baby Market will return to The Rose Hotel for another buying and selling bonanza on Sunday from 12 noon to 2pm.

There’ll be more than 25 stalls overflowing with all things all things baby, toddler and maternity with some local vendors selling their baby related goods and services in the mix.

With Gymboree Kerry providing entertainment for the smallies on the day, as well as prizes galore and a few hidden surprises it’s set to be a great event!

THERE was some craic out in Banna on Saturday.

As we reported yesterday (click here for previous coverage), some 700 people took part in the inaugural Banna Beast Challenge where they negotiated a punishing 7.5km course on the beach and behind the dunes, strewn with obstacles.

Organised by CrossFit R560 gym in Monavalley, the event was a huge success and many relaxed after in Banna Beach Hotel where a party with entertainment was organised. Scroll down for the rest of our photos from the event….