Following the success of the first ever Killarney Lions Club scrap metal collection in 2025, the Club will again run the event this year in partnership with KWD Recycling on March 28, at Killarney Racecourse.

Similar to 2025, money raised through recycling the metal will go towards improving facilities for families attending the children’s cancer unit in Cork University Hospital, as part of an overall fundraising drive being coordinated by Lions Clubs all over Munster.

The Club is asking people to bring non-ferrous scrap metals such as aluminium, copper, brass, zinc and stainless steel (no white goods such as fridges/cookers washing machines). Volunteers will be on hand from 9am until 4pm to take donations of scrap and work with KWD Recycling to remove it for processing.

“Although Lions Clubs in Munster have already raised some funds for CUH, more is still needed, so we’re delighted that KWD Recycling is working with us again to support this very worthwhile cause”, said Jason Higgins, President of Killarney Lions Club. “We’re asking anyone who has scrap metal at home, at work or on the farm now or in the next few weeks to please bring it to the Racecourse on the day because everything we collect will make a difference.”

Tadhg Healy, Sales Manager at KWD Recycling added that “We will recycle any high quality scrap metal that we collect – it can be quite valuable and of course it’s better for the environment if it’s recycled instead of being dumped. On top of that, the main thing with this collection is to help families of children with cancer, so hopefully we’ll get a good response from everyone and raise as much money as possible through this event”.

Excitement is building in Rathmore as the local basketball club prepares for a spectacular night of song, dance and entertainment next Friday, March 13.

Rathmore Ravens Basketball Club is organising a lip-sync event, Lights, Lyrics, Layups, which promises to be an uplifting, vibrant night of singing and dancing, sure to get everyone on their feet.

The event is taking place at the Heights Hotel, with doors opening at 6.30pm and the show starting at 7.30pm.

Eleven acts, comprising 114 club members, will take to the stage on the night under the expert choreography of Joe Burkett.

Children will present the acts, while ushers will accompany performers on and off the stage.

Audience members will also have the chance to vote for their favourite performance, and the best homemade poster will be chosen on the night.

Founded in 2009, Rathmore Ravens Basketball Club has gone from strength to strength each year.

It has been a milestone year for the club, with their largest ever number of juvenile and senior players competing at county and Basketball Ireland Academy level, and their first ever u20 men’s team in the National League.

The fundraising event is being supported by many sponsors in Rathmore and beyond, and the club has expressed gratitude for the support it has received.

The basketball club has a very strong social media presence, and all act reveals are being posted on their Facebook page. Rathmore Ravens is promising a fun, feel-good Friday night full of glamour and sparkle.

If you’re looing for a good night out next weekend, look no further than Lights, Lyrics, Layups.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased by phoning Orla on 086 374 7780 or Fiona on 087 910 9257.k