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By Michelle Crean

Locals were shown some important life-saving skills during Saturday's Restart a Heart event in town.

WINNER: Aoife O'Donovan (art competition winner) pictured with James Cronin (KCRU). Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

HEART ADVICE: Sadie Ella Antonieta Colin and Sophie Byrne pictured with James Cronin (KCRU) at the Restart a Heart day in the ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre on Saturday last. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Organised by the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU), the day in ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre which provided demonstrations and heart health advice, was well attended.

"Our Restart a Heart event was well attended over the duration of the day, enabling members of the public to learn basic life-saving skills including CPR and AED usage and highlighting the locations of the many public access AEDs locally," Kevin O'Leary from KCRU told the Killarney Advertiser.

"As part of Restart a Heart we were in a position to run a Chain of Survival art competition which many of the local schools participated in and a selection is available for viewing on www.killarneycru.ie. Our intention is to return Restart a Heart 2022 in a revised and larger format if COVID circumstances allow. We would like to thank all those who visited and assisted in Kerry's largest CPR awareness event for Restart a Heart week 2021."

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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