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All welcome to Two Mile School open day
By Michelle Crean
A school that goes the extra mile to bring diversity and multi-denominational education to children will hold an open day next weekend.
Two Mile Community National School will open their doors to all on Saturday, November 19 from 2-4pm.
"Two Mile CNS is reflective of the fact that Irish society is more diverse than ever and parents should have access to multi-denominational education for their children," Catherine Barry, Principal, said.
"We see ourselves very much as a school for the whole community. Whatever your belief, all children are welcome. In our school we have children of many different faiths, and others with no particular religious beliefs. Through our 'Goodness Me Goodness You' programme, we explore different perspectives, focusing on the similarities between religions while respecting the differences.
CHOICE
It's a school under the patronage of Kerry Education and Training Board where religious and non-religious backgrounds are respected and explored.
"We are providing this alternative in the Killarney area for parents who are looking for something a little different in a primary school than what has traditionally been on offer. We invite parents of children of all ages to come to visit our school, to meet the pupils, teachers and parents. We extend a particular welcome to parents of children due to start Junior Infants in September 2023."
The school provides choice to parents in the Killarney area who are looking for an alternative to the traditional model of Catholic education, welcoming children from all religious and cultural backgrounds.
It is the 'Goodness Me, Goodness You' programme that sets Two Mile CNS apart from other schools, she added.
"Through this programme, the children explore their own identities. They discuss values and ethical questions and experience lessons in children’s philosophy. The values of excellence in education, care, equality, community and respect permeate all aspects of school life."
The school delivers the National Primary School Curriculum as taught in every other primary school. However, Two Mile CNS does so in a way that fosters a warm inclusive environment with high standards of education and excellent home school links.
Aoife McBride is a parent of a child who started Junior Infants this year and reflects on the approach to education in Two Mile CNS.
"I was delighted to find a school that is multi-denominational, inclusive and forward thinking. These values are important to me and when choosing a school, I searched specifically to find an alternative. It is great that there is a school in Kerry providing an alternative education. My daughter has settled in very well and is very happy in her new school."
If you would like to enrol your child, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Catherine Barry on 086 418 3558 or email principal@twomilecns.ie.
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
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