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Activities to keep the kids happy this summer

It won't be long until the school summer holidays come along and Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre have just the activities for the little ones.
They have just launched their School Tour Programme for May/June this year and are delighted to announce it is now open for bookings.
"Our aim is to cater for all age groups with the emphasis being on fun and fitness," Daniel O'Donoghue, from Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, said.
"All our activities are based on the principles of fitness and core fundamental movement skills. In 2019 we catered for a total of 35 schools throughout the summer with our largest school having 110 pupils."
Schools can choose either a half day or a full day option, he explained.
The Half Day Option is available from 9.30-1pm, for €13 per child.
The Full Day Option is available from 9.30am to 3pm and is €16 per child.
The day is split into three sections however we can adjust to suit your own needs:
Section one is Ice Breakers and Invasion Games.
During the early morning slot the instructors build a rapport with the pupils to set the tone for the day. This is best achieved by fun icebreakers. Invasion games such as soccer, football, basketball, dodge ball and much more.
"Finally we finish off the morning slot with some parachute games and fun on our bouncy castles and brand new target game.
Section two is the Pool Inflatable.
"The second part of the day is spent in the pool on our 20m obstacle inflatable course. This is hugely popular and great fun."
Section three is all about Team Building.
"Finally after some lunch it’s off to do some Team Building and obstacle courses in the Sports Hall. Here the instructors will take a more passive role and set tasks for the pupils to solve themselves. To finish the day we have an obstacle course and relay race designed on the principles of fitness."
Start and finish times can be accommodated to suit your travel requirements. The activities can also be accommodated to suit your pupil’s needs.
Contact Daniel on 064 6636554 or alternatively you can email dan.odonoghue@killarneyleisure.com.
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Killarney and District Motor Club members honoured by Motorsport Ireland
By Cormac Casey Several members of Killarney and District Motor Club were honoured at the Motorsport Ireland awards lunch in Dublin on Wednesday. The highlight of the event is the […]

By Cormac Casey
Several members of Killarney and District Motor Club were honoured at the Motorsport Ireland awards lunch in Dublin on Wednesday.
The highlight of the event is the announcement of the sport’s top awards.
Kilkenny’s Jack Brennan (19) was named Young Rally Driver of the Year, while Wexford native Jack Byrne was named Young Racing Driver of the Year and the International Driver of the Year award went to recently crowned FIA Junior World Rally Champion, William Creighton.
Muckross-based co-driver Noel O’Sullivan was presented with his Irish Tarmac Rally Championship winning trophy.
This year saw the introduction of the Motorsport Ireland President’s Awards which celebrate the achievements of clubs and organisations.
Killarney and District Motor Club won in the innovation category for their work with their KDMC 2 initiative thanks to the efforts of the club’s vice chairman Mike O’Shea.
Rally Rescue teams were also recognised and the club’s Mike Cleary picked up an award for his role he played in what was a difficult year for rescue crew operators.
Tom O’Riordan, who looks after ambulance procurement on the club’s events, was presented with an FIA Volunteer Pin by Motorsport Ireland President Aiden Harper.
Killarney Advertiser Journalist Sean Moriarty was presented with an award for best use of of PR and media in 2023.
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Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest ‘thank you’ event at Brehon
Participation in the 2023 Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest has grown by more than 100% since 2020 with 98% of those who gave feedback saying they would attend similar […]

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Feedback from more than 100 people who attended this year’s Fest events from 7th to 14th October was positive with 91% stating they were satisfied.
The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest is held annually over the course of a week to highlight World Mental Health Day on October 10.
It aims to raise awareness of the available supports and services in Kerry as well as empower people to engage with the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ through offering a dynamic and interactive programme of events.
99% percent of respondents, most of whom identified as female, said they would recommend the Fest to friends next year. Some key notes for improvement included a request for more events with wider variety throughout the county.
The Chair of the Interagency Steering Group, John Drummey from Kerry Mental Health Association, said: “We wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to event organisers, community groups, businesses, funders and partners that facilitated the Fest’s dynamic and interactive programme of events in 2023. We are encouraged to see such growth in numbers attending the Fest events with a 50% increase from 2022. We are already making plans for the Fest from 5 to 12t October 2024 and we are looking forward to building on this year’s successes. That said, there is always room for improvement and we would welcome suggestions for new events and activities.”
Many of the event organisers attended a ‘thank-you’ event at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney, courtesy of the Kerry Volunteer Centre to coincide with the annual International Volunteer Day, December 5.
The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest was organised by an interagency steering group made up of local agencies that support wellbeing in our community.
The organising committee is a collaboration between Connecting for Life Kerry, Healthy Kerry, Kerry County Council, Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, the HSE, NEWKD, SKDP, Kerry Mental Health Association, Jigsaw Kerry, Munster Technological University/Kerry, KDYS, Kerry Volunteer Centre and Family Resource Centres throughout the county.