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Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club celebrates ten years
Last Saturday evening Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club had an evening of celebrations to mark ten years of the club.
Mrs Anna May McHugh (centre) Managing Director & Secretary of National Ploughing Association (NPA) visited Killarney to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club at the Killarney Race Course on Saturday. Special Guests included Aine O'Donoghue Secretary Killarney Race Course Cathaoirleach Killarney Muncipal District Cllr Brendan Cronin Karina McCarthy Killarney Credit Union and John Drummy Kerry Mental Health. The Club has raised thousands of euro for local charities since their establishment in 2013. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Mrs Anna May McHugh (centre) Managing Director & Secretary of National Ploughing Association (NPA) and her Daughter Anna Marie McHugh Assistant Managing Director (NPA) visited Killarney to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club at the Killarney Race Course on Saturday Gathered is Tom Leslie Chairman of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club and committee members of the Vintage Club. The Club has raised thousands of euro for local charities since their establishment in 2013. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Mrs Anna May McHugh (left) Managing Director & Secretary of National Ploughing Association (NPA) and her Daughter Anna Marie McHugh Assistant Managing Director (NPA) visited Killarney to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club with Tom Leslie Chairman of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club. The Club has raised thousands of euro for local charities since their establishment in 2013. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/
Mrs Anna May McHugh (centre) Managing Director & Secretary of National Ploughing Association (NPA) visited Killarney to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club at the Killarney Race Course on Saturday. Special Guests included Aine O'Donoghue Secretary Killarney Race Course Cathaoirleach Killarney Muncipal District Cllr Brendan Cronin Karina McCarthy Killarney Credit Union and John Drummy Kerry Mental Health. The Club has raised thousands of euro for local charities since their establishment in 2013. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Mrs Anna May McHugh (centre) Managing Director & Secretary of National Ploughing Association (NPA) and her Daughter Anna Marie McHugh Assistant Managing Director (NPA) visited Killarney to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club at the Killarney Race Course on Saturday Gathered is Tom Leslie Chairman of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club and committee members of the Vintage Club. The Club has raised thousands of euro for local charities since their establishment in 2013. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Mrs Anna May McHugh (left) Managing Director & Secretary of National Ploughing Association (NPA) and her Daughter Anna Marie McHugh Assistant Managing Director (NPA) visited Killarney to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club with Tom Leslie Chairman of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club. The Club has raised thousands of euro for local charities since their establishment in 2013. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/
With over 100 guest on the night, live music, lovely food and a Vintage vehicle display it was a night to remember.
“We wanted to have this event for anyone that has been involved with the club over the years especially the many members of the club,” said PRO Richard O’Donoghue.
Some of the special guest on the night included Anna May McHugh and her daughter Anna Marie McHugh of the National Ploughing Association along with Mayor Brendan Cronin and John Drummey of Kerry Mental Health.
“They all spoke about how much the club has done for the local community between charity fundraising and involvement in the local community along with the Vintage shed which promotes Mental health with the regular Thursday night meet ups,” added Richard.
Tom Leslie, Club Chairman gave a recap on the clubs ten year history and thanked the many sponsors who have been involved over the years.
A beautifully restored Honda 70 motorbike which is being raffled for charity was on display and tickets are available at www.killarneyvalleycv.com for €10
Membership for the 2024 year will start again shortly and new members are always welcome.
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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