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Golf Classic launched in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue

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The launch of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Golf Classic took place this week at Beaufort Golf Club, with Kerry Ladies footballers Fiadhna Tangney and Fay O’Donoghue on hand to officially get things underway.

The Golf Classic, which will be held on Friday, June 20, is a key fundraiser for the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, a group of volunteers who provide a 24/7 mountain rescue service across the region.
The team is made up of 35 trained volunteers, all experienced mountaineers and hillwalkers, who drop everything when the call comes in – day or night, rain or shine.
Running the rescue service isn’t cheap, with annual costs of over €50,000.
While some funding comes from Kerry County Council, the Irish Coast Guard, and Killarney Municipal District , a large chunk of the budget must still be raised through donations and events.
Team entry costs €300 (for four players)
Tee box sponsorship is just €50
To book a tee time or get involved, contact:
Christy O’Mahony on 086 1726612
Sheila McCarthy on 086 8123817

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Harps performance at Library

The public is invited to a special evening of festive music as ‘Ceol Cruite Na Nollaig’ (Christmas Music on Harps) takes place at Killarney Library on Thursday, December 4. The […]

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The public is invited to a special evening of festive music as ‘Ceol Cruite Na Nollaig’ (Christmas Music on Harps) takes place at Killarney Library on Thursday, December 4.

The event will run from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and features performances by six harpers: Margaret Looney, Nina Wagner, Sr Colette, Marina Blyth, Niamh O’Brien, and Reidun Schlesinger.
The concert is being hosted by Leabharlann Chiarraí – Kerry Library.
For further details regarding the performance, attendees are asked to contact the library directly at (064) 6632655 or by email at killarney@kerrylibrary.ie.

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Cahill seeks funding assurance for Innovation Centre

Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion. Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a […]

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Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion.

Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a recent Parliamentary Question to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke. The centre has applied to the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme under Enterprise Ireland to support future projects.
Minister Burke told Deputy Cahill that the centre’s application will receive “appropriate consideration” and confirmed that Enterprise Ireland will assist the organisation in shaping proposals that match the aims of the scheme.
Deputy Cahill said the support would give the Killarney Innovation Centre “a first run to the ball” in identifying suitable projects that can attract national funding. He added that the centre has received strong Government backing for more than 30 years.
The Minister also noted that three other Kerry projects are progressing under the same national scheme, including a €1 million allocation for the AI Navigator Programme at the RDI Hub in Killorglin, which is designed to help small businesses adapt to artificial intelligence.

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