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Action stations as Team Killarney tackles rhododendron
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IN RECENT weeks at two separate rescues have been undertaken to pluck walkers to safety after they got lost in rhododendron in Killarney National Park.
Now the National Parks and Wildlife Service is teaming up with Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and the Irish Men’s Sheds Association to help tackle the problem of invasive rhododendron.
Not only will this help promote safety, this initiative also aims to protect a vital part of Ireland’s natural heritage.
The civic and pioneering project, spearheaded by Killarney pharmacist Finbarr Kennelly, will see dozens of Men’s Shed members from across the country descend upon Killarney National Park. It will run from November 5-8. “Through the generosity of Killarney Chamber and Killarney hoteliers, all those attending will be accommodated and fed for the duration of their stay in Killarney,” said Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president Paul O’Neill.
Killarney Advertiser has campaigned throughout the year for a solution to the rhododendron problem, as not only is it a scourge on our National Park, it also endangers locals and visitors alike.
Less than a month after they rescued two walkers lost in rhododendron in Killarney National Park, Kerry Mountain Rescue Team and Killarney Water Rescue engaged in a lengthy night-time callout trawling a vast distance to bring three walkers to safety last Sunday week. The incident took place in exactly the same place as the September rescue, the Glena/Shehy area.
Above: Front, Finbarr Kennelly, Paul O’Neill, President, Killarney Chamber, George Kelly, outgoing national president, Men’s Shed, Johnny McGuire, Killarney National Park Mountai Meitheal, Tim Cahalane, National Parks and Wildlife Service. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
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