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Killarney Valley Athletics Club sweep the boards at County Championships

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Killarney continue with their meteoric rise in high-performance athletics by winning all the major team County titles at the recent Kerry Athletics Track and Field Championships.

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The Juvenile athletes won the best overall club title in the Under 9 to Under 16 age groups over the two-day championships.
This is the second year in a row that the club took the team title with the Kerry Athletics Cup presented to team captains Antonya Lejwoda and Finn Moloney.
The club’s Senior Track and Field teams won both Senior Men's and Women's County Championships with team points coming from wins and top three finishes in most events.
The historical Quill Cup was presented to the men’s team captains Oisin Lynch and Eoin O’Reilly, this being the third consecutive year that Killarney Valley AC won this title.
The Killarney team won the Senior Women’s title for the first time and team captains senior Selina Collins and Madie Wilson Walker were presented with the Christina O’Shea Memorial Cup.
“The club is very proud of the culture and team spirit built up in what sometimes can be viewed as an individual sport. The standard of coaching in the club in the many technical events of Track and Field Athletics is of the highest standards and is demonstrated by the momentum of the club's success this past few years,” said coach Tomas Griffin.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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Climate Action Group’s summer biosphere walk

The Fossa Climate Action Group will host its annual Summer Guided Walk in the Kerry Biosphere Reserve on Saturday July 18. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30am and […]

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The Fossa Climate Action Group will host its annual Summer Guided Walk in the Kerry Biosphere Reserve on Saturday July 18.

The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30am and will be led by staff from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Diarmaid Griffin of the Fossa Climate Action Group said that the recent sunny weather has energised the local environment, making it an ideal time to observe local wildlife in abundance.
“In Killarney, we are fortunate to live within an UNESCO Biosphere, which is a specially designated area of natural and cultural heritage with worldwide renown,” Griffin said.
He added that there are only 784 Biospheres globally, with just two located in Ireland.
Following a review in 2017, the Kerry Biosphere Reserve was expanded beyond Killarney National Park. It now extends west to Lough Acoose to include the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, north to Fossa and Kilcummin, and east to the Paps mountains.
Griffin encouraged the public to participate to experience the health benefits of spending time outdoors. “Study after study proves that connection with nature boosts your immunity, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves sleep,” he said.
The event is free to attend, but booking is required. Members of the public can make enquiries or book a place by calling or texting Paul O’Raw on 0872317204.

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