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€84k approved to develop local sensory garden
By Sean Moriarty
A new state-of-the-art sensory garden will now be added at the Old Monastery after over €84,000 funding was approved this week.
Service users with Kerry Parents and Friends Association on Port Road will experience the amazing benefits of sight, smell, touch, taste and sound once the new facility is complete.
The Killarney charity will receive €84,292 from the Strengthening Disability Services Fund announced by Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte TD, earlier this week.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is one of 65 similar organisations across the country to receive a portion of the €1 million once-off fund.
The plants and the materials for sensory gardens are specifically chosen to stimulate the senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and sound. While they are popular with the entire community, they are particularly beneficial to children and adults with disabilities inducing a sense of relaxation and stress reduction and improved physical, mental and emotional well-being as well as an increased awareness of surroundings.
“We are delighted with our successful application for a grant towards a sensory garden at the Old Monastery,” Marie Linehan, Chief Executive of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, told the Killarney Advertiser.
“This is a very welcome development as this sensory Garden will provide so many benefits to the people we support, more especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is constantly researching and innovating to provide the best possible service to the people we support. We strive to ensure relaxation techniques, peacefulness in daily activities and enjoyment for all and this new development will deliver all that.
“We intend to develop other sensory gardens at our properties around the county also with the help of good people in our local communities. We are grateful for this support and look forward to working on these plans in 2022.”
Push to protect Killarney bathing spots
Lochanna Beo is urging local swimmers and water enthusiasts to help identify popular bathing spots across Killarney’s lakes and rivers as part of a Kerry County Council public consultation.
The group is seeking official designation for heavily used local locations, including Dundag, Rosie’s Beach, and Colleen Bawn Rock on Muckross Lake, alongside Ross Bay and Victoria Bay on Lough Leane, to ensure they receive enhanced protection, safety infrastructure like life rings, and regular water quality monitoring under EU and Irish standards.
Highlighting the importance of official recognition, Valerie Harrington of Lochanna Beo said:
“Popular swimming spots in Killarney and local rivers deserve the extra protection, recognition and facilities that official designation can provide.”
Members of the public can submit their nominated bathing areas directly to Kerry County Council by emailing environ@kerrycoco.ie, writing to the Environment Department on Maine Street, Tralee, or contacting Lochanna Beo via lochannabeo.regening.ie.
The deadline for submissions is September 25.
Seefin Aviation sponsors Killarney Celtic’s league side
Killarney Celtic FC has announced Seefin Aviation as the official sponsor for its inaugural FAI National League team, marking a major milestone during the club’s 50th anniversary year.
The partnership represents a significant boost for the club as it embarks on a new era in national competition, providing key support for the team’s development and player pathways across Kerry.
Club Chairman Philip O’Callaghan welcomed the deal, stating:
“Today is another landmark day in the history of Killarney Celtic FC. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are delighted to welcome Seefin Aviation as the Official Sponsor of our National League team. Entering the FAI National League is a significant step forward for our club, and having the backing of a respected international company such as Seefin Aviation gives us tremendous confidence as we embark on this exciting journey.
This partnership is about much more than sponsoring a team. It reflects a shared belief in ambition, excellence and investing in people. On behalf of everyone at Killarney Celtic FC, I would like to sincerely thank James O’Shea and everyone at Seefin Aviation for placing their trust in our club. We look forward to developing a strong and successful partnership that benefits both organisations and our wider community for many years to come.”
James O’Shea, CEO of Seefin Aviation Limited, added:
“The O’Shea family has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Killarney Celtic. Every member of our family played for the club, and today, our grandchildren are continuing that tradition.
We are extremely proud of our association with Killarney Celtic and look forward to supporting the club’s continued development and growth in the years ahead. The club has always been at the heart of the local community, and we are delighted to play our part as it embarks on this exciting new chapter in the FAI National League.”
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