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Charity Night at the Dogs to fight wind turbine plans

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Kerry football star Paul Murphy launched the Sliabh Luachra Wind Aware Group 'Night at the Dogs' which will take place at The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee on Saturday, February 23.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the next stage in a fundraising campaign to pursue a High Court action against the granting of 12 monster wind turbines in the Gneeveguilla and Ballydesmond area.
The first stage of the fundraising campaign was to raise €12,000 in the space of 10 days to engage a legal team.
A GoFundMe page was set up and with huge community support - this was achieved within the time scale.
“These turbines will be higher than the Spire in Dublin and St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney,” Fred O’Sullivan, Chair of the Sliabh Luachra Wind Aware Group, said.
“Some of these turbines will also be less than 500 metres from the homes of local residents and will have a huge effect on health and wellbeing, not to mention decimating the environment.”
Sliabh Luachra is a haven for the Hen Harrier and Pearl Water Mussel as well as one of the most important wintering ground for raptors, he added.
“We fully support pro green energy, but wind turbines should be located responsibly. We are doing this for the future generations.”


Sliabh Luachra Wind Aware would like to thank everyone for their support and to join us on our Night at the Dogs for a fantastic night, he added.

Tickets are €10 each and available from Fred O'Sullivan 0876797474, Shaun O'Rourke 0872116185 and Fiona Fleming 0873896655.

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Fossa Community Sustainability Fair a success

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The Fossa Community Sustainability Fair, hosted by the Fossa Climate Action Group, was a huge success last Sunday afternoon, with over 20 exhibitors showcasing their initiatives and projects in Fossa Community Hall.

The annual event, which aims to promote sustainability and community engagement, attracted a diverse range of visitors who came to learn, share, and connect with local organisations and initiatives.

Exhibitors included Killarney National Park Education Staff, Beaufort Beekeepers Association, Young Environmental Award entrants, Flourish Organics and Wild Weeds.

The fair provided a platform for local groups and individuals to share their work, exchange ideas, and inspire others to take action on environmental issues.

Visitors had the opportunity to learn about sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and community-led projects, highlighting the wealth of talent and commitment to sustainability in the local community.

“We’re thrilled with the response and it gives comfort to know that there are so many groups in the area who are working to sustain the beautiful and healthy environment that surrounds us,” said Diarmaid Griffin of the Fossa Climate Action Group.

The Fossa Climate Action Group would like to thank all exhibitors, attendees, and supporters who contributed to the success of the event.

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Legion presented with Hurling Support Pack at Croke Park

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Killarney Legion was among a select group of just 70 clubs from across the 32 counties invited to Croke Park recently to receive a Hurling Refresher Pack.

The presentation was led by GAA President Jarlath Burns and Hurling Development Committee Chairperson Terry Reilly.

Eamonn and Sonny Maguire represented the Killarney club at the headquarters to accept the equipment.

The initiative is part of a strategic drive by the GAA to grow the game, particularly in developing and non-traditional hurling areas.

Each pack contains 15 hurleys, 15 helmets, and 60 sliotars, specifically designed to support nursery and underage coaching.

President Jarlath Burns said that promoting and preserving hurling is a top priority of his term.

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