By Michelle Crean

Over 700 registered walkers turned out to support the annual 5k and 10k Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walks.

THREE TWO ONE... GO! Athletic Ambassador Sarah Leahy pictured at Muckross Centre on Good Friday where over 700 registered walkers completed either 5k or 10k walks in aid of Kerry Hospice and in remembrance of the late Sheila (Mac) Kelliher and the late Vivien O'Shea. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pat Doolan Chairperson and organiser of the Kerry Hospice Good Friday 5k and10k Walk in remembrance of the late Sheila (Mac) Kelliher & Vivien O'Shea gets the show on the road at Muckross Gardens. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Half way to Dinis Cottage from Muckross House on Good Friday taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk from l-r were: Elizabeth Stack Ann Kelliher Brid Stack Sheila McGillicuddy Ellen McGillicuddy Mary Forde and Noreen McGillicuddy. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Ambassador for the Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walk in remembrance of the late Sheila (Mac) Kelliher and Vivien O'Shea (second from right) Athlete Sarah Leahy pictured at Muckross Gardens & Restaurant with her dad Mike Leahy (left) mom Marie (centre) &and Noreen McGillicuddy (right) sister of the late Sheila Kelliher. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pictured on Bricín Bridge on Good Friday taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk were: Ruby Courtney Geraldine Courtney Lily Courtney and Sinead Byrne with their dog Bobby. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk on Good Friday front row l-r were: Alice Pierce Jessica Pierce Gemma Leahy and Darren Leahy. Back row l-r were: Jenna Pierce Clare Leahy and Maureen Fogarty. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Back at base having completed the 10k walking option for the Kerry Hospice Walk on Good Friday were Mary O'Shea (left) and Lil O'Doherty (right). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

READY FOR ROAD : Walkers David Rae (left) and Mossie Cremin (right) pictured at Muckross Garden Centre for the Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walk. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Team Kerry Hospice from l-r were: Pat Doolan (Chairperson) Edel Reen Phyllis O'Sullivan Athletic Ambassador Sarah Leahy Julett Culloty and Cathal Walshe. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk on Good Friday were: Margaret and Michelle Cunningham with their dog Alfie. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

THREE TWO ONE... GO! Athletic Ambassador Sarah Leahy pictured at Muckross Centre on Good Friday where over 700 registered walkers completed either 5K or 10K walks in aid of Kerry Hospice and in remembrance of the late Sheila (Mac) Kelliher and the late Vivien O'Shea. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

It's a long held annual tradition around Muckross in memory of two amazing Killarney ladies, Sheila (Mac) Kelliher and Vivien O'Shea.

Athletic Ambassador Sarah Leahy cut the ribbon and the walks began at 10.30am.

"It was a great testament to two wonderful ladies to see people turn out in their hundreds. There were many that didn't register but made donations also whom we are most grateful to. There was a great atmosphere amongst the family and friends of Sheila and Vivien and the weather played ball giving us sunshine and a cool breeze which was ideal for walking," Cathal Walshe said.