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Ring of Kerry raises incredible €1.1m for 40+ charities

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The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle celebrated another hugely successful year as an impressive €1,190,620 was raised for more than 40 charities.

A special cheque presentation was held in the Great Southern Hotel last week.

Now in its 43rd year, the iconic cycle has become one of Ireland’s largest and most loved charity events, raising over €20 million since its beginnings in 1983.

John Rice, chairman of the ROKCC organising committee, extended his heartfelt thanks to the volunteers.

He said: “Every year we are indebted to our incredible volunteers who don’t have to be asked twice to come out and help us on the day. Every cyclist who signs up and takes part makes a huge difference in the lives of many deserving people across Ireland.”

The 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday, July 4 with registration opening in early March.

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The return of Couch to 5K Programme

Killarney Valley AC has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K initiative for January 2026. The eight-week programme is designed as a safe and progressive way for participants […]

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Killarney Valley AC has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K initiative for January 2026.

The eight-week programme is designed as a safe and progressive way for participants to move from walking to jogging. The club’s qualified coaching team is inviting people to sign up for the initiative.
Training sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the brightly lit Killarney Valley AC Arena. The club emphasises a great atmosphere, with motivation, encouragement, and teamwork being key to participant success on the dark evenings.
Over a thousand people have completed the course since the track opened seven years ago. This year’s programme will culminate with a 5K Park Run at Killarney House on March 5.
Proceeds from the initiative will be used by the volunteer-run club for track repairs, with a full refurbishment planned for the summer of 2026.
Killarney Valley AC currently has 500 members of all ages and capabilities. The club recently installed new pole vault equipment and now has 23 vaulters. A recent quiz held at The Laurels helped raise funds to purchase extra poles for the vaulting team.
Registration for the Couch to 5K programme is available online, and early registration is advised as places are limited.
https://killarneyvalleyac.ie/events/couch-to-5k-2026/

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PHOTO DUMP: The final Christmas Magic parade of 2025

The final Christmas Magic parade brought Killarney town to a standstill as Santa Claus made his last festive appearance before heading back to the North Pole. Thousands lined the streets […]

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The final Christmas Magic parade brought Killarney town to a standstill as Santa Claus made his last festive appearance before heading back to the North Pole.

Thousands lined the streets to enjoy colourful floats, festive characters, elves, unicorns and Santa with his reindeer, rounding off a month of family friendly parades in the town.
Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan

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