A staggering €107,614.53 has been raised by local groups to support Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone since fundraising resumed after the pandemic.

A cheque was presented to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association last week at the Killarney Plaza Hotel.
The funds represent the proceeds from numerous fundraising events organised by Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone and other groups since the last presentation in October 2021.
Accepting the cheque, IMNDA CEO Kevin Burn thanked the huge work of KFMN and their loyal supporters.
Fundraising efforts restarted in June 2022 with the annual Flag Day in Killarney, followed by subsequent street collections.
Donations were also made by the Tralee Lions Club, Spa GAA Club, and Tureencahill Senior Citizens.
In 2023, Killarney Rugby Club held a memorial competition, and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle also contributed.
There was added support in 2024 from Lough Lein Anglers Association, the Vauxhall-Opel Car Run the O’Donoghue family in Cahirdaniel, T J Nelligan and Keneth Galvin through ceilis, and the Killarney Dart Town League.
Surviving members of family of the late John Chris Crowley presented €50,000 bequeathed in his will.
Chairman Christy Lehane thanked all the generous individuals and organisations for their continuous support since 2011, highlighting that the funds go towards vital services including home visits by MND nurses, financial aid for home care, provision of specialist equipment, and research.
He said that Kerry has the highest number of MND sufferers per capita in Ireland, with 20 people currently living with the condition in the county.
The IMNDA requires approximately €2.75 million annually to provide essential services, with 85% dependent on fundraising.