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National Play Day events in Killarney on Saturday
A series of free fun events for children between 5 and 17 years of age have been organised for National Play Day which takes at a number of locations in the Gap of Dunloe area on Saturday.
The aim of National Play Day is to promote play opportunities for children and young people all across the country, with this year’s theme being Playful Communities.
The National Play Day grant scheme is one part of the wider Summer of Play campaign, a government-led initiative designed to remind everyone, young and old, of the fundamental importance of play.
In Kerry, events on 7, 8 and 9 July, are being organised by the Kerry Community Response Forum which is coordinating the supports for Ukrainian refugees in the county, but events are open to all children between 5 and 17 years.
The two Gap of Dunloe events take place at 10am and 1pm on Saturday.
Play sessions for those aged 5-12 will be a time for children to play nature-based games, create some nature crafts and explore at their own pace in a supportive natural space. The play sessions for those aged 12-17 and will be a time for participants to learn some basic bushcraft skills, connect through nature-based activities, and to have time to explore in the outdoors at their own pace. The sessions are delivered by forest therapy providers and take place outdoors in areas of woodland.
Funding of €3,000 has been provided from Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the National Play Day events in Kerry.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-play-day-kerry-tickets-377730872207
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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