Lissivigeen National School and its parent's association are hosting a coffee morning next Tuesday in Aid of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. 

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week Ciara Lowe of the parents' association said: "As we all know, Kerry Mountain Rescue offer a tremendous service to our wider community. This voluntary service holds a special place in the hearts of all associated with Lissivigeen because their third class teacher Mr. Robert Fell is an active member of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team." 

"They are in the business of rescuing and saving people's lives and often selflessly put themselves in the most dangerous of situations. Their bravery and kindness shows no end and we are very grateful to each and every one of them. It is with this inspiration that led the school to wanting to help raise some much-needed funds." 

"Mr Fell has given the pupils an education into how rescue operations play out. Even the callouts at night where he has powered through a sleepless night, he will still turn up and teach the children the following morning." 

"This shows the children a selfless way of helping others and the importance of empathy and bravery in human beings. He has shown them the gear, the photos and most recently had the crew call to the school to show them it in real life. As you can imagine the children would be in awe at such an opportunity. The parents' association were thankful to Mick from the Kerry Mountain Rescue who was involved in bringing the van with all their gear to the school last Friday to give a talk to the children. They got to experience it in a real life setting which was truly amazing." 

The school has strong links with Kerry Mountain Rescue with many past pupils and parents having volunteered with the team. 

The parents association are calling on locals to join them for their coffee morning at the Killarney Oaks Hotel Tuesday next 20th June from 10AM-12PM where there will be plenty tea and coffee, scones biscuits and treats. A raffle will also be held on the day with 100% of the funds raised going to the cause. For any enquiries on the coffee morning please contact Ciara on 0877050185. 

Kerry Mountain Rescue are also one of the nominated charity organisations for this year's Ring of Kerry Cycle. With two weeks to go there is still time to dust off those bikes and put yourself up for the challenge if you haven't done so already. Kerry Mountain Rescue are actively looking for cyclists to raise money for their cause. With ever increasing call-out numbers and costings rising rapidly this vital local service needs local support.