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Club Vitae will help unveil a fitter, healthier, happier you

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Louise Devaney, leisure centre manager, Club Vitae, Hotel Killarney, right, and Philip O’Brien, leisure centre supervisor.

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LIKE to join a leisure club but unsure of whether it’s for you? Well, the team at Club Vitae Leisure Centre at Hotel Killarney is perfectly placed to put you at your ease.

As well as offering top-class equipment and instructors, this is a leisure club that wants you to feel your best in every way. “The social aspect of going to the gym is very important to us,” said leisure centre manager Louise Devaney.

“Here you get to go to the gym or pool to relax and meet people. It’s not just about fitness, it is a very social experience, with the opportunity to enjoy time out, whether you want to have a chat or unwind in the steam room or Jacuzzi, after your class or gym session.”

And if this is your first time approaching a gym, never fear! “We’re all here to help and Philip and I are always delighted to create a specialised gym programme for you,” said Louise. “People can be scared of joining a gym or going to fitness classes, but we are here to put you at your ease and are always on hand if you need help or motivation!”

As for the equipment and facilities, Club Vitae Leisure Centre features a fully equipped Precor Gymnasium with TV (so you needn’t worry about missing out on Coronation Street!), Smith’s weights machine, multi-use sports hall, steam room, Jacuzzi and sauna.

Classes available include aqua aerobics, Zumba, fitness kickboxing and circuit training.

Club Vitae Killarney, which recently achieved the prestigious White Flag award from Ireland Active, also offers one-to-one and group swimming lessons.
There are some enticing membership specials this winter, with six months for just €199 and six weeks free.

For all special offers visit the Club Vitae Killarney Facebook page or call 064-6626262 for details.
 


 
Above: Louise Devaney, leisure centre manager, Club Vitae, Hotel Killarney, right, and Philip O’Brien, leisure centre supervisor.

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Concerns over future of St Mary of the Angels

Two Kerry TDs have voiced concerns over the future of St Mary of the Angels and St Francis Special School in Beaufort, highlighting the urgent need for respite services for […]

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Two Kerry TDs have voiced concerns over the future of St Mary of the Angels and St Francis Special School in Beaufort, highlighting the urgent need for respite services for children and adults with profound disabilities and special needs.

The campus, set on lands generously donated by the Doyle family, offers 30 acres of grounds, existing buildings, and services, making it a valuable asset for the provision of respite care in Kerry. TD Michael Cahill emphasized that the Doyle family’s wishes should be respected, and that the grounds should be made accessible immediately.
“The special needs community in Kerry has a major respite crisis and families don’t have time to wait. Families need help — they are not asking for full-time residential care but respite care, a break, a helping hand,” Deputy Cahill said.
He added that a bespoke approach is needed to meet the individual needs of children attending St Francis Special School. “Many of the children in the county with profound needs need a safe haven where they can roam the grounds freely, and St Mary of the Angels offers this.”
Deputy Cahill has accompanied several Ministers to the Beaufort campus to highlight its value to Disability Health Service providers. A working group has been formed including St John of Gods, the HSE, representatives of residents at St Mary of the Angels, and St Francis Special School, to explore options for maintaining and expanding respite services.
“Parents are worn out and at the end of their tether. This needs to be dealt with expeditiously, in an environment of cooperation between the relevant Government Departments of Health, Disability, and Education. We need to get this across the line urgently and put it permanently in place,” he said.
Deputy Cahill pointed to the current shortfall of respite services in Kerry. “As of now, Cunamh Iveragh respite in Cahersiveen is only open Friday to Sunday, running at half capacity — two adults per night instead of four. The issue is staffing, and the HSE will not release funding to open full-time. The Beaufort campus is available and should be utilised as parents are crying out for overnight respite. Cooperation and compassion could see this done quickly.”
TD Danny Healy Rae echoed these concerns during a Dáil speech this week. “We are still short of respite beds on the southern side of the constituency. Families caring for people with disabilities just want a break, but there is nowhere available locally. Places are being offered only in Tipperary or Meath for those needing new residential care. It makes no sense. St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort has 40 or 50 acres of grounds that could be expanded, with facilities already in place such as swimming pools. It could be developed as a model for the rest of the country.”
Both TDs are urging the Government and the HSE to take immediate action to utilise the Beaufort campus for respite care, in line with the intentions of the Doyle family and the needs of Kerry families.

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Cardiac Response Unit’s ‘Restart a Heart’ training event

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) is set to run a range of events as part of the global initiative Restart A Heart, which aims to increase awareness and actual rates […]

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Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) is set to run a range of events as part of the global initiative Restart A Heart, which aims to increase awareness and actual rates of bystander CPR worldwide.

The main event, titled RAH 2025, invites the public to learn life-saving skills and the basic steps in the chain of survival. This will take place on Saturday, October 18, at the Killarney Outlet Centre.
Members of the public are encouraged to join KCRU at the centre between 10:00 am and 5pm.
Key feature of the day will be the CPR Competition, offering “fantastic prizes to be won.”
For further information, visit www.killarneycru.ie/rah25

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