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Brew up support for Killarney Cardiac Response Unit

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit coffee morning takes place on February 26.

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ALL are welcome to a coffee morning raising funds for and awareness of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit. The event will take place in the Killarney Plaza Hotel on February 26, from 9am to 11.30am.
Potential volunteers or anyone who has ever wanted to know more about what getting involved in the organisation would entail should pop in to have a chat with the friendly, informative team.
Meanwhile, training will be commencing on Saturday, February 20, 9am to 6pm, with medical equipment and training provided.
Killarney Cardiac Response unit started 2016 with the knowledge that they have positively impacted many lives.
Since going live with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in August, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit has attended 54 emergency cardiac calls. “This means 54 lives have been positively impacted, thanks to the dedicated group of volunteers,” said co-ordinator Damien Baker.
All are welcome to join the unit, which is seeking more volunteers; for further details on volunteering, contact Killarney Cardiac Response Unit on 085-8255280.
To join you are required to be 18 years of age and living within 6km of Killarney. “You will also need to have access to or own a fully insured vehicle and be interested and willing to save lives,” said Damien.
Contact Killarney Cardiac Response Unit on 085-8255280 for further details on volunteering.

 


 

Eoin O'Connell, Damien Baker, Nikki Taddei and Bridget Delaney of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit are inviting you to the unit's coffee morning on February 26 in the Killarney Plaza Hotel.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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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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