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Almost €200k allocated to Killarney community groups

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By Sean Moriarty

Community organisations in the greater Killarney area will receive nearly €200,000 in funding under the Community Enhancement Programme.

The funding was announced this week by the Department of Rural and Community Development who provide grants towards enhancing the facilities available to communities. A total of €197,000 has been allocated to clubs and community organisations in the Killarney district.

Muckross Community Association was one of biggest local groups in the scheme which will get a total €2,500 under two separate allocations.

Other funding includes: Ballyhar Dynamos FC €1,000, Ballydribbeen Residents Committee €800, Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre CLG €1,500, Ballyspillane Resident's Association €1,000, Barraduff Community Field Organisation €1,000, Cheshire Kerry €500, Euro Bridge Club €500, KASI, CLG - Killarney Immigrant Support Centre €750, Kilcummin Looking Good €1,200, Killarney Celtic Football Club €1,000, Killarney Men's Shed €1,500, Killarney Water Rescue €1,200, Muckross Community Association €2,000, Muckross Community Association €500, Social Action Group Rathmore CLG €2,000, The Horizon Group, Kerry Parents and Friends Association €750, Beaufort Community Care Group €1,000, and Beaufort Community Council €1,500.

“I very much welcome this funding which is vital for all the community organisations who work so hard to enhance the communities in which they live. All these volunteers take great pride in their community and the result of all their hard work can be seen in every town, village and housing estates all over this county,” said Cllr Marie Moloney, the mayor of the Killarney Municipal District.

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is hosting a public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday, March 20. The event will take place in the Gleneagle Ballroom […]

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit is hosting a public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday, March 20.

The event will take place in the Gleneagle Ballroom from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

“You can register online for our Hands for Life training course or just drop in where you can learn the simple steps to save a life,” said Kevin O’Leary.
The CPR training is free to attend.

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Renowned family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk in Killarney. Organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, the event […]

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Renowned family psychologist Dr Richard Hogan will address the challenges of parenting in the digital age at a talk in Killarney.

Organised by the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, the event will take place at the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Thursday, March 20 at 7pm.
Dr Hogan will offer practical advice and insights on managing screen time, promoting healthy digital habits, and fostering strong communication with tech-savvy children. The talk is open to all parents of primary and secondary school children.
Dr Hogan said: “I am really looking forward to meeting everyone in Killarney and I will discuss how to develop a harmonious home with that tech savvy child. It’s the issue facing all parents and everything I look at is based on my own experience as a parent, and from my work in schools over 25 years. This event in Killarney will be very open and we can interact with each other and people can ask me any questions they wish.”
Mary Carroll, Chairperson of the Gaelscoil Faithleann Parents Council, said: “We were looking for a guest speaker who would really inform parents on the issues affecting them today and we are delighted that we could organise Dr Richard Hogan to come to Killarney. His work in the media is followed by many, and his advice is practical and relevant for parents today. He will provide practical tips for addressing the challenges of social media, gaming, and technology use in everyday family life.”
This event is open to all parents in all schools, and we welcome everyone to attend. Places are limited so make sure to book in advance on bit.ly/richardhogan to secure a seat.”
Mary Carroll added:, “The number one issue for all parents at the moment, is how to manage screentime in this new digital age, and this is an opportunity to hear from an expert and ask any questions that you have. We will provide the facility to ask questions anonymously by having a question box, which Dr Hogan will go through and answer during his presentation.”
Tickets are €10 and can be booked at bit.ly/richardhogan or paid for in cash at the door.

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