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Community support needed to complete kids playground

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By Michelle Crean

A school is getting closer to their much awaited community playground - but they've one more big step - to raise some cash!

In order to get them where they need to be Kilgobnet National School will hold a table quiz at The Inn Between Bar, Beaufort, on Friday, December 2.

The event takes place from 7.30pm and it costs €40 for a table with a maximum of four people.

The school has already successfully secured a substantial grant for the playground, but is required to find a significant percentage itself, therefore fundraising is essential for this exciting project to come to completion.

There will be generous cash prizes to be won for top scorers, as well as plenty of exciting spot prizes to be awarded to those with a little bit of luck on their side, including a voucher for a night’s bed and breakfast at the Randles Hotel, Killarney!

There will also be a raffle on the night for more chances to go home with a prize. The Inn Between Bar is also kindly sponsoring finger food on the night.

“We were delighted to be informed recently that we were successful in our application to CLÁR for a playground on the grounds of the school, serving its pupils and the local community," Maura O’Connor, Principal of Kilgobnet National School, said.

"We were aware of the need for a playground in the local community, as we know playgrounds are essential to children for their physical and emotional well-being and development. In order to proceed with the project we are engaging in a number of fundraisers to help raise funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved. It’s a very exciting time for the school and the community as a whole.”

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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