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Easter excitement as kid’s activities camps announced

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Easter entertainment is sorted for the kids thanks to a local group who are planning two exciting weeks of fun.

Children will enjoy the Fun4All Kid's Easter Camp from April 11 to April 14 from 9.30am to 2pm.

A second camp will run from April 19 to April 22.

The multi-activity camps will be run at both the Killarney Alley AC arena and at St Brendan's College Gymnasium.

"We're excited to be holding our multi-activity camps over the Easter holidays!" Jerry Griffin from Killarney Valley AC said.

"With our experienced camp manager Alanna Kiely and camp facilitators, including Jordan Lee, ready for action, it promises to be another success for Killarney Valley AC. Last summer's camps were a super success and a sell out due to popular demand. Booking early is suggested so as not to be disappointed."

The funds generated from the camps are donated for the upkeep of the track and for the facilities at the Killarney Valley AC Arena, he added.

"The school children from the Killarney area during the school days benefit from the ideal location. Killarney Valley AC manage the facility and by its creation in the town has inspired top class athletics to blossom."

For bookings go to killarneyvalleyac.ie/events/.

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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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