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Ballyfinnane charity cycle to fund community hall accessibility

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The Tour de Ballyfinnane charity cycle returns on Saturday, April, 18 with two routes designed for cyclists of all abilities.

Departing from Ballyfinnane Community Hall at 10 am, participants can choose between a 70 km course or a shorter 45 km option.

Registration is available online at www.tourdeballyfinnane.ie or in person at the hall from 8 am to 9:45 am on the morning of the event.

Now a fixture on the local sporting calendar, the cycle concludes with a barbecue and refreshments at The Shanty, an aspect of the day that has become a major draw for both riders and supporters.

Proceeds from this year’s event are earmarked for essential upgrades at Ballyfinnane Community Hall. Built in 1984 through voluntary local labour, the hall remains a central hub for yoga, dancing, and music sessions.

The immediate fundraising priority is the installation of wheelchair-accessible toilets to ensure the facility meets modern inclusive standards.

Creative Bathrooms is the main sponsor for the 2026 edition. Local businesses wishing to provide further sponsorship or support can contact the organising committee via the Tour de Ballyfinnane Facebook or Instagram pages.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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