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Win some great prizes with Southwest Taekwon-Do

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Southwest Taekwon-Do is a martial arts club with several locations in Kerry - Castleisland, Kilcummin and from January, 2023 - Killarney.

Taekwon-Do is a martial art that originated in Korea. It translates to ‘The art of hand and foot’. There are several disciplines to enjoy learning within Taekwon-Do such as patterns, sparring, special technique (jumping kicks), self-defence. We teach all aspects in a fun and engaging way for all of our members. There is something for everyone in Taekwon-Do!

Taekwon-Do has also evolved into a hugely popular sporting endeavour for many students. There are several opportunities for students to compete throughout the year once they have been training for some time.

Head coach of Southwest TKD is Mr David Power. David has been involved in martial arts for more than 20 years and has been coaching Taekwon-Do for the last 10 years and more .

Southwest Taekwon-Do are members of the Irish Taekwon-Do Association - The National Governing Body for Taekwon-Do in Ireland.

Their new location in Killarney will be at Scorchers, on the Muckross Road (Beside Killarney Brewery). Classes will commence on the week of Monday January 9. Places are limited. Contact us now to book a place.

To celebrate their new Killarney training location, they are giving three people the opportunity to win FREE training for the full month of January PLUS a FREE uniform!

To enter, all you have to do is:

1. Follow their Facebook page (link at bottom of page)
2. Like and Share their competition post
3. Tag your friends in the comments

They are also giving a free uniform to the first 10 people to sign up for next term.

For more information on Southwest Taekwon-Do and their up and coming classes follow them @southwesttaekwondo on both Facebook and Instagram.

Instagram Page: https://instagram.com/southwesttaekwondo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075841279277

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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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