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The Ring of Kerry on a Penny Farthing

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Photos by Valerie O'Sullivan

Anto Cronin will attempt to cycle the 175km for this year’s Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on his Penny Farthing in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.

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The Team are one of the beneficiaries for this year’s annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.

To date the charity cycle has raised €1.26 million for 34 charities, The Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday 41st year.

Anto will be joined by Kerry Mountain Rescue Team members, Jimmy Laide, Ian O'Connell and Brendan Coffey for what is the 41st running of the iconic event.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team members are highly experienced mountaineers, and provide 24-7-365 ‘on call’ assistance to climbers and walkers in distress on the mountains and upland areas of Kerry and West Cork.

The team comprises of 38 volunteers from all walks of life who are available to respond to emergencies in the mountains at any hour of the day or night, and often in the harshest weather conditions.

The team is based in Killarney with an area of operation covering the mountains of the Iveragh, Dingle and Beara peninsulas. Team members train regularly in specialist rescue disciplines such as casualty care, technical ropework for casualty extraction, helicopter winching, search management, navigation, radio communication and 4WD techniques.

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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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