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Annual anglers event raises €15k for charities
Sunday's annual anglers event was a huge success as it raised €15,000 for two Kerry charities.
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Boats of all shapes and sizes as members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association competed in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity'.
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Hat's off to Billy O'Dea Kanturk and members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured at the annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity’ on Sunday Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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Kevin Healy PJ O'Brien Pat Lehane and Hugh Healy pictured competing in ‘The Charity’ the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Karl Pietevel (left) and Denis Cronin pictured enjoying fishing at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Brothers Kevin and Hugh Healy from Mallow along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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Derek Roche along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured competing in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Chief organisers of ‘The Charity' Pat Curran (left) Timo O'Sullivan and Corrie O'Flaherty members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
TOP BOAT: Stephen Hanley Macroom (centre) and John O'Connell (Mallow) presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan organiser of 'The Charity' annual fly fishing competition of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association. Included front row: Corrie O'Flaherty (Secretary Lough Lein Anglers). Back row from left: Pat Curran (Treasurer) Denis Cronin Mark Treyvaud (Down Syndrome Kerry) Tim O'Connor (Chairman Lough Lein Anglers Association) Executive Officer at Lee Strand Co-op Gearoid Linnane Phil Hogan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers) Theresa Looney (Kerry Branch Irish Kidney Association) Padraic Coughlan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers Association) Debbie Templeton (Irish Kidney Association). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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Boats of all shapes and sizes as members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association competed in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity'.
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Hat's off to Billy O'Dea Kanturk and members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured at the annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity’ on Sunday Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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Kevin Healy PJ O'Brien Pat Lehane and Hugh Healy pictured competing in ‘The Charity’ the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Karl Pietevel (left) and Denis Cronin pictured enjoying fishing at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Brothers Kevin and Hugh Healy from Mallow along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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Derek Roche along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured competing in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Chief organisers of ‘The Charity' Pat Curran (left) Timo O'Sullivan and Corrie O'Flaherty members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
TOP BOAT: Stephen Hanley Macroom (centre) and John O'Connell (Mallow) presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan organiser of 'The Charity' annual fly fishing competition of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association. Included front row: Corrie O'Flaherty (Secretary Lough Lein Anglers). Back row from left: Pat Curran (Treasurer) Denis Cronin Mark Treyvaud (Down Syndrome Kerry) Tim O'Connor (Chairman Lough Lein Anglers Association) Executive Officer at Lee Strand Co-op Gearoid Linnane Phil Hogan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers) Theresa Looney (Kerry Branch Irish Kidney Association) Padraic Coughlan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers Association) Debbie Templeton (Irish Kidney Association). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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Organised by Lough Lein Anglers’ Association, one of the longest established fishing clubs in Ireland, the 35th annual fly fishing competition known as 'The Charity' attracted anglers from all over.
Stephen Hanley (Macroom) and John O'Connell (Mallow) were presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan, organiser of the event.
The charity day was spearheaded by Timo, and to date the anglers have raised in excess of €275,000 for deserving charities in Kerry and Cork. The main sponsor of the event is Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee.
Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association will be the deserving beneficiaries.
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
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