In the absence of a local flagship event this year, one Aghadoe woman is ensuring the Killarney flag flies high in the UK.

Tara Cronin, originally from Aghadoe and now living in Ruislip, North London, was a founding member of the first London Darkness Into Light (DIL) walk in 2012.

As the Head of Fundraising for icap (Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy), Tara has been a driving force behind the expansion of the event across the British capital.

Last week, volunteers and representatives gathered at the Crown London Hotel in Cricklewood to officially launch the 2026 London walks.

The event supports two vital charities: Pieta House in Ireland and icap in the UK. This year, icap celebrates its 30th anniversary as the only mental health charity providing culturally sensitive therapy to the Irish community in Britain, including survivors of institutional abuse.

The 2026 London walks will take place at 4.15am on Saturday May 9 in Cricklewood, Hazelwood, Clapham, and Luton.

“Each year, Darkness Into Light brings communities together in a powerful display of hope and compassion,” said Fionuala Bonnar, CEO of icap. “By walking together, we send a message that no one needs to face the darkness alone.”

Registration is now open at eventmaster.ie. Organisers are also seeking volunteer marshals for the four London routes. Those interested in helping can contact events@icap.org.uk.

The NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship heads to Dungannon this Easter weekend for the Circuit of Ireland, with two Killarney men at the sharp end of the entry list.

Muckross co-driver Noel O’Sullivan and driver Callum Devine start as top seeds in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally2.

The reigning champions are looking to defend their 2025 Circuit victory and regain ground in the championship standings following Josh Moffett’s recent win in West Cork.

Joining them in the top-flight Rally2 class is Rockfield’s Shane Buckley.

Navigating for David Kelly in a similar Skoda, Buckley will be aiming to break onto the podium after the crew secured two fourth-place finishes in the opening rounds of the series.

The Killarney pair face a competitive field including dual West cork Rally winner Moffett (Toyota Yaris Rally2) and Irish National Rally Champion Eddie Doherty.

Kerry representation across the field
Beyond the lead battle, several other Kerry navigators are in action over the two-day event. Currow’s John McCarthy returns to pace-note duties for John Devlin in their Ford Escort Mk2, competing in the competitive modified section.

Lissivgeen school teacher Elaine Ní Shé also makes the trip north. She will be competing in the four-wheel-drive Rally3 class alongside driver Richard O’Lone in a Ford Fiesta.

In the Wales Motorsport Historic ITRC category, Castleisland’s Denny Greaney continues his championship bid.

Partnering with Ronan Campbell, Greaney will be looking to challenge current points leaders Jason McSweeney and Liam Brennan, who are chasing a hat-trick of wins in their Escort Cosworth.

The rally gets underway this Good Friday, covering a demanding route of asphalt stages across Tyrone.