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Centra the Reeks gets behind Mastergeeha youth academy

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SUPPORT: Back row: Neil Cronin Ramona Keogh Burchill Marko Pelicone (Centra The Reeks) Allan Moynihan (Mastergeeha FC Chairman). Front row: Dara Burchill Mia Burke and Dara Cronin.

Centra the Reeks is helping to secure the future of soccer academies in the locality by getting behind Mastergeeha Football Club.

The club’s U8 Boys and Girls academy took part in an inter-academy blitz in Ardfert over the weekend.

It was the academy’s first away game of the 2022 season and 34 young players made the trip to the North Kerry village.

Like all clubs, taking on events like this requires a lot of effort and expense and that is where Ciaran Culloty and the team at the Reeks Centra came in.

“They looked after all our U8s academy on their way to a blitz at LB Rovers on Saturday and afterwards with healthy drinks and snacks post game,” explained coach Ramona Keogh. “They generously took care of the coaches with hot teas and coffees on the way to Ardfert too.”

The blitz took place on the new astro turf facility in Ardfert and it was the first time that Mastergeeha Football Club played there this season.

“We were complimented on our team structures, friendliness and on the skill level and confidence that all our kids showed for their first blitz of the season and we are very proud of them all,” added Ramona.

“Again, thanks to all the parents for their involvement in coaching, supporting and referee assistance we really appreciate their help and contribution.”

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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