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New inclusive and accessible equipment at Knockreer playground

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Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Brendan Cronin, has welcomed the reopening of the Knockreer Playground which has new inclusive and accessible play equipment.

The gates to the hugely popular playground opened on Friday afternoon, following works carried out to extend and upgrade the existing playground.

The Cathaoirleach expressed his delight that the children of Killarney and beyond can once again enjoy the facilities.

“I am delighted to confirm the reopening of Knockreer Playground in Killarney,” he said. “This wonderful amenity belongs to the people of Killarney and has been sorely missed particularly in recent times. The upgrade works to the playground have been delayed as a result of COVID-19, but it's great now to have them complete.”

Kerry County Council set about extending the existing playground to provide inclusive/accessible equipment for all and subsequently received a grant from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. KCC also supplemented this grant from its own resources.

“They have built a beautiful extension to the playground that provides a magical play experience for all children regardless of physical or mental ability,” Cllr Cronin added.

The new roundabout allows space for assisted devices and wheelchairs. The play tower with stepped access and double width slide will inspire young children of all abilities to play actively whilst feeling secure in their movements. Rich colours differentiate the area for children with autism along with textured surfaces and play spheres adding to the sensory experience. Inclusive play is at the very core of the playgrounds design.

The proposed extension will make the playground extremely attractive to all children and promote equal play opportunities in Killarney.

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Rugby club’s promotion caps successful season

Killarney RFC’s senior men secured promotion to Munster Junior League Division 2 following a decisive home win over Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne in Aghadoe on Sunday. The 1st XV produced a […]

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Killarney RFC’s senior men secured promotion to Munster Junior League Division 2 following a decisive home win over Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne in Aghadoe on Sunday.

The 1st XV produced a dominant performance to record a 57–19 victory, a result that confirms promotion with two league games still to play. It caps off one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history, with Killarney picking up bonus points in every league win to date.
Killarney crossed for nine tries in total, underlining their attacking strength. Diarmuid Carr led the way with two tries, while Padraic Talbot, John McCarthy, Liam Randles, Alex O’Leary, Stephen Walsh, Harry Kelly and Paul Moynihan also touched down. Ciarán O’Brien converted twice, with Harry Kelly adding four conversions.
The home side controlled the game from the early stages, using strong forward play to set a solid platform before releasing their backs. Despite resistance from the visitors, Killarney maintained their intensity throughout and pulled clear in the second half.
The promotion reflects the consistency shown by the squad since the start of the season and is a reward for months of hard work from players and management alike. With two fixtures remaining, Killarney will now look to finish the campaign strongly as they prepare for life in Division 2 next season.

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Leading Lights award presented to Raheen National School

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O’Donoghues of Barraduff, the local Inver representative, has presented a cheque for €1,000 to this year’s Leading Lights recipients, Raheen National School.

The presentation is part of Inver’s annual community initiative which focuses on providing on-the-ground support to organisations within the local areas served by their service station network.


The ‘Leading Lights’ programme is designed to support local groups that share common goals in the areas of education, technology, children, and family.

By channelling funds directly into the community, the initiative aims to recognise the dedication of local organisations that give their time and commitment to improving their surroundings.

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