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Square to Share: Crochet a square for a good cause.

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A unique crochet-making workshop will be held at Kate Kearney's cottage on March 15 at 2 pm as part of a county-wide initiative to raise funds for the Kerry Cancer Support Group.

This workshop is one of two being offered to teach crochet skills to anyone interested in participating in the ‘Square to Share’ fundraiser.
The first workshop will be held on February 22 at 2 pm in the Rose Hotel, Tralee.
Volunteers will be on hand at both workshops to assist participants. To register your interest, contact Breda or Trish on 066 719 5560.
The ‘Square to Share’ initiative encourages individuals to crochet or knit four-inch squares and donate them to the Kerry Cancer Support Group.
A minimum donation of €5 per square is requested. These squares will be joined together by the Milltown Knit, Natter & Crochet group to create blankets of hope for cancer patients. Even those who cannot crochet can participate by donating to sponsor a square.
Donated squares can be sent to: Kerry Cancer Support Group, Maine Street, Tralee, V92 D567 or O'Sullivan's Outdoors, Killarney.
The group's ‘Square to Share’ fundraiser will directly support Kerry Cancer Support Group. services, including the Health Link Transport, which provides transportation to and from Cork for cancer patients attending treatment.
The blankets will be used to cover the Health Link bus’s seats and included in care packages for patients.
“It doesn’t matter how your crochet skill set is, no square will be left behind,” said organisers an Radio Kerry presenter Kaya Flynn.

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Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club to host open coffee morning

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club (KVCVC) will hold an open coffee morning on Sunday, March 30, from 10am to 12pm at the Vintage Shed, Upper Lewis Road. The event […]

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Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club (KVCVC) will hold an open coffee morning on Sunday, March 30, from 10am to 12pm at the Vintage Shed, Upper Lewis Road.

The event aims to welcome new members.
“Everyone is welcome. Come look around, chat, see some of our upcoming projects. It might be something that is right up your street,” said club chairman Tom Leslie.
The club also participated in the St Patrick’s Day parade.
The KVCVC is also offering a special March promotion on merchandise. Regatta jackets are now available for €55, a €5 discount. For further details, contact Tim on 087 4551887.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Aghadoe Heights

The Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is offering special events and packages to celebrate Mother’s Day. The hotel aims to provide a range of options for families to treat their […]

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The Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is offering special events and packages to celebrate Mother’s Day.

The hotel aims to provide a range of options for families to treat their mothers.

Over Mother’s Day weekend, the hotel will offer Afternoon Tea in The Heights Lounge. This includes savoury and sweet items, and a selection of teas, available Friday to Sunday for €39 per person.
On Sunday, March 30, a special Mother’s Day lunch will be served in the Lake Room Restaurant.

The meal will feature local ingredients and traditional Irish flavours. Mothers and grandmothers will receive a cupcake gift, and a professional photographer will be present to take family photos. The lunch is priced at €49.50 per person.
The hotel’s spa is also offering a Mother and Daughter package throughout March.

This includes one hour in the Thermal Spa, a 60-minute massage and facial treatment, a spa gift, and a two-course lunch in The Heights Lounge. The package is priced at €140 per person.

The hotel advises early booking due to limited availability. Reservations can be made by calling +353 64 6631766 or emailing reception@aghadoeheights.com.

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