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Cooper to host golf classic for cancer charity

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Swapping football boots for golf clubs is the latest move for 'Gooch' as he plans to host a golf classic for a well deserved charity.

The team at Kerry Cancer Support Group (KCSG) were delighted to have charity ambassador Colm Cooper on board to launch their latest event on Tuesday in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.

The event, which takes place on March 31, is being sponsored by the Mater Private Network and funds raised will finance the work being done by KCSG in Kerry, West Cork and West Limerick for the provision of their Healthlink transport services which brings patients to cancer related appointments free of charge in the region.

Some of the funds will also be ringfenced for the new wheelchair accessible vehicle which has been ordered for the Cork route.

The funds will ensure that the group continues to uphold its mission and vision “that no one should face their cancer journey alone”. Since setting up the transport service in 2010, the group have transported over 74% of those diagnosed in the region and have become affectionately known as a travelling support group.

KCSG have not set a fundraising goal for the classic as it's their first time doing the event. They hope that people will register to play or sponsor a tee box www.kerrycancersupport.com/classic.

A team of four costs €600 and tee box sponsorship is €100. Goodie bags will be provided and a meal will be served afterwards.

“We are looking forward to a great day’s golf and of course meeting everyone in Killarney," Breda Dyland, Service Manager with KCSG, said.

"We hope that the golf classic will raise much needed funds for the service and help us to continue to provide the vital transport links to treatment centres in the region.”

Colm added that he's "really excited to host the first ever Kerry Cancer Support Group Golf Classic in his home course".

"The charity has supported many families and individuals from Kerry, Cork and Limerick since it was founded and this golf classic gives us all an opportunity to raise much needed funds for the service and continue to build on the excellent work done to date," he said.

"I’m certain it will be a super day of golf - with many fantastic prizes to be won on the day! I look forward to seeing you all."

If you would like information go to www.kerrycancersupport.com/classic or contact info@kerrycancersupport.com.

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Status Orange Weather Warning for Kerry

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Kerry on Wednesday, 27 September, A Status Orange warning for heavy and intense rainfall is in place from 9am to 3pm while […]

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Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Kerry on Wednesday, 27 September,

A Status Orange warning for heavy and intense rainfall is in place from 9am to 3pm while a Status Yellow warning for strong and gusty winds is in place from 7am on Wednesday to 12am on Thursday.

Possible impacts and disruptions include difficult travelling conditions, localised and coastal flooding, power outages, fallen trees and branches and poor visibility.

Kerry County Council is advising members of the public to prepare for severe weather on Wednesday and to ensure that items vulnerable to high winds are stored away. The Council is also advising motorists to travel with extreme caution on Wednesday and to expect surface water and spot flooding on all routes.

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World Rally Champion Phil Mills’ Killarney visit

Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month. The club is celebrating Prodrive’s […]

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Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month.

The club is celebrating Prodrive’s association with the Rally of the Lakes on October 14.

The legendary British motorsport preparation firm was responsible for building some of the most iconic associated with the local rally.

The celebration, which will raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation, will be hosted by the voice of Irish motorsport Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Welshman Mills, who won the 2003 World Rally Championship, alongside Petter Solberg has confirmed his attendance at the Killarney Racecourse-based event.

He is just one of many superstars attending the showcase.
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“Accompanying the stars will be a collection of iconic Prodrive machinery, ranging from the BMW E30 M3, all the way through to the Subaru Group A and World Rally Cars the 1990s and early 2000s,” said Killarney and District Motor Club vice chairman and organiser Mike Shea.

“All proceeds of this event will go directly to the Jack & Jill foundation helping provide support and special care to children across the country and is a once in a lifetime event.”

This event is in association with: Lyons of Limerick; C.Wharton Tool Hire Ltd; BG Motors Ltd; Castleisland Tyre Centre; Aherns Motor Group; Reen’s Rathmore Peugeot; KC Print and Moriarty’s Central Car Sales

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