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Annual anglers event raises €15k for charities

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Sunday's annual anglers event was a huge success as it raised €15,000 for two Kerry charities.

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Boats of all shapes and sizes as members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association competed in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity'.

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Hat's off to Billy O'Dea Kanturk and members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured at the annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity’ on Sunday Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Kevin Healy PJ O'Brien Pat Lehane and Hugh Healy pictured competing in ‘The Charity’ the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Karl Pietevel (left) and Denis Cronin pictured enjoying fishing at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Brothers Kevin and Hugh Healy from Mallow along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Derek Roche along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured competing in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Chief organisers of ‘The Charity' Pat Curran (left) Timo O'Sullivan and Corrie O'Flaherty members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

TOP BOAT: Stephen Hanley Macroom (centre) and John O'Connell (Mallow) presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan organiser of 'The Charity' annual fly fishing competition of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association. Included front row: Corrie O'Flaherty (Secretary Lough Lein Anglers). Back row from left: Pat Curran (Treasurer) Denis Cronin Mark Treyvaud (Down Syndrome Kerry) Tim O'Connor (Chairman Lough Lein Anglers Association) Executive Officer at Lee Strand Co-op Gearoid Linnane Phil Hogan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers) Theresa Looney (Kerry Branch Irish Kidney Association) Padraic Coughlan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers Association) Debbie Templeton (Irish Kidney Association). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan 

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Organised by Lough Lein Anglers’ Association, one of the longest established fishing clubs in Ireland, the 35th annual fly fishing competition known as 'The Charity' attracted anglers from all over.

Stephen Hanley (Macroom) and John O'Connell (Mallow) were presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan, organiser of the event.

The charity day was spearheaded by Timo, and to date the anglers have raised in excess of €275,000 for deserving charities in Kerry and Cork. The main sponsor of the event is Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee.

Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association will be the deserving beneficiaries.

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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 […]

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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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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 events again in 2024.

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.

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