The Irish Community Air Ambulance - now named CRITICAL - is planning a fundraiser this summer to support the charity's work.

If you fancy hiking and biking through Killarney National Park then their Hike & Bike Killarney on June 3 might be for you.

Since the air ambulance was offered State funding in February, the team behind the charity are now concentrating on raising funds for their group of on-the-ground volunteer emergency medical responders.

It is one of three different events taking place in National Parks all over the country over the coming months.

Participants will be asked to raise €500 to get an entry into the event.

“These events will be fully supported with bike mechanics, mountain safety and medical assistance throughout. You can opt to join any or all the events. This event is suitable for those with a reasonable level of fitness who are prepared to train in advance of the event. This allows you to enjoy the event, challenge yourself and raise vital funds,” said an event spokesperson.

“The Bike & Hike Challenge is an excellent opportunity to get active, enjoy the beauty of Ireland, and help expand our network of ground volunteer emergency medical responders across the country. We are committed to providing safe, effective, and timely emergency pre-hospital care to those seriously ill or injured in Ireland.”

The Killarney event will start and finish near the brewery on Muckross Road.

Registrations can be made via bikeandhike.criticalcharity.ie/register.