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Thousands of volunteers take part in 12th Annual County Clean-Up

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The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jim Finucane has thanked the thousands of volunteers who took part in the County Clean-Up across Kerry over the past week.

Bags of litters were collected from the roadsides and towns and villages during the twelfth annual clean-up which was organised by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council.

“This was another fantastic turnout for the County Clean-Up and shows how civic-minded many of our citizens are when it comes to keeping the county neat and tidy.

“‘Storm Kathleen’ on Saturday 6 meant that arrangements had to be adjusted a little bit but over the course of the past week, there was a major effort from Tidy Towns groups and local volunteers who put the shoulder to the wheel,’ he said.

‘It would be great to harness the involvement of members of the public this past week by getting more people to sign up with their local Tidy Towns group or start a group in their own area and to get people out and about collecting litter more often.’

Cllr Finucane thanked KWD Recycling and their team for helping to distribute gloves and bags ahead of the Clean-Up and for arranging to dispose of the bags of rubbish collected. He particularly acknowledged the way in which the planned collection times for litter were readjusted because of the storm.

Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling said they were delighted with the turnout and the positive attitude of all the participants. He thanked and congratulated local volunteer groups for their involvement.

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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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