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Bike and hike fundraiser taking place this June

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The Irish Community Air Ambulance - now named CRITICAL - is planning a fundraiser this summer to support the charity's work.

If you fancy hiking and biking through Killarney National Park then their Hike & Bike Killarney on June 3 might be for you.

Since the air ambulance was offered State funding in February, the team behind the charity are now concentrating on raising funds for their group of on-the-ground volunteer emergency medical responders.

It is one of three different events taking place in National Parks all over the country over the coming months.

Participants will be asked to raise €500 to get an entry into the event.

“These events will be fully supported with bike mechanics, mountain safety and medical assistance throughout. You can opt to join any or all the events. This event is suitable for those with a reasonable level of fitness who are prepared to train in advance of the event. This allows you to enjoy the event, challenge yourself and raise vital funds,” said an event spokesperson.

“The Bike & Hike Challenge is an excellent opportunity to get active, enjoy the beauty of Ireland, and help expand our network of ground volunteer emergency medical responders across the country. We are committed to providing safe, effective, and timely emergency pre-hospital care to those seriously ill or injured in Ireland.”

The Killarney event will start and finish near the brewery on Muckross Road.

Registrations can be made via bikeandhike.criticalcharity.ie/register.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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