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KILLARNEY is now under starter’s orders to help support an exciting microtrack project. The dedicated committee behind the facility has just unveiled a video which highlights plans to create an enviable amenity for people of all abilities.

To see what it’s all about and how you can help, check out the entertaining video produced by the committee here
http://www.ntrai.com/index.cfm/crowd-funding-projects/build-our-track/

Now is the time to get behind the microtrack and all-weather pitch which will be located at St Brendan’s College, New Road Killarney, said spokesman Jerry Griffin. “The project is intended to benefit members of the wider sporting community,” said Jerry.

“We are out now in the community seeking donations from the business community and those who can donate.”

Jerry added: “We have meant business from the start and 7000 people have taken part in our events from all over Ireland to support us,” added Jerry.
“Now the parish pride of Killarney and beyond and community spirit can be demonstrated! Come on, Killarney, let's look after the youth and all aspects of community.”

Nearly 1,400 students and their teachers had pep in their step in April as they got on their marks for the AIB School Fitness Challenge in Killarney National Park.
St Brendan’s College along with Killarney Valley AC hosted the event with huge support from AIB.

Primary and secondary school pupils arrived from the locality and beyond to walk and run and meet their heroes, Kerry football stars Colm Cooper and James O’Donoghue, Jessie Barr, international 400m hurdler, 2012 Olympian and a 2016 Olympic hopeful, and national indoor 800m champion and Rio 2016 Olympic hopeful Niall Tuohy.

Jerry Griffin and Linda Kennelly will also discuss the microtrack project on Radio Kerry’s Terrace at 7.30pm this evening.

The next big fundraising event for the community amenity is the Killarney 10-mile on September 24. Donations to the project can be made to South/East Kerry Community Rural Track Ltd.
 

 
The finishing point of the AIB 5K School Run Challenge that took place in April in aid of the microtrack project.