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A sleighful of fun this Christmas!

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By Michelle Crean

The magic of Christmas is set to begin officially this November 26 when Killarney Sleigh Rides get on the road.

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It's perfect for families big and small as they get to choose between a Sleigh Ride through the twinkling lights of Killarney town or a ramble through the winter wonderland of the Killarney National Park aboard the horse-drawn Christmas Carriage.

Tickets went live on Tuesday and so far there has been great demand.

Dates for this year's rides include: November 26 and 27, December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, and December 17 to January 2 - excluding the December 25, 26, and 27. 

Killarney Sleigh Rides will also be running a Christmas colouring competition in the coming weeks so keep an eye on their socials.

"We are absolutely delighted to be back again this year with a new website and a stronger presence online," Michael Tangney of Killarney Jaunting Cars and Killarney Sleigh Rides, said.

"What started out a few years ago as a small part of the Christmas in Killarney Festival has fast become a treasured family tradition for so many people. We are also running after Christmas up until January 2 and have gift vouchers available for anyone looking to give the gift of a Sleigh Ride this Christmas."

Laura Tangney added that Killarney Sleigh Rides is a wonderful festive activity for families.

"We are seeing more and more families nationwide travelling to Killarney especially for it as well as the Christmas Magic Parades so it's fantastic for the town. It's a very special part of our business and brand and we can't wait to get back on the sleighs again for what will hopefully be another great season."   

To book go to www.killarneysleighrides.com.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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