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Cycle club launch Ring of Kerry mentoring programme

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Local cyclists are so keen to help others taking to the road that they've launched the 'Couch to Ring of Kerry' mentoring programme.

An information session for people interested in joining the programme will be held on Monday next, April 11 at St Oliver's National School, Ballycasheen, where all will be explained. The programme will officially commence on Wednesday April 20.

You can also indicate your interest by messaging Killarney Cycling Club on their Facebook page.

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The aim of the 'Couch to Ring of Kerry' mentoring programme is to provide adults new to road cycling and those who have not cycled in years, an opportunity to gain skills and experience of cycling in a group on open road in a safe and enjoyable environment as a stepping stone to riding in the Ring of Kerry cycle itself.

A group of experienced Killarney Cycling Club cyclists will accompany participants on a once weekly cycle along a pre-planned route starting from a distance of 20km and building over the course of the 10 week programme to a distance of 80km.
All you need is a roadworthy bike, a cycling helmet and a willingness to have a go!

The first three spins are free, thereafter participants will need to join the Killarney Cycling Club.

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Dunloe Hotel bids fond farewell to retiring Head Chef

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It marks the end of an era for The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens as the team bid a fond farewell to their Executive Head Chef Jupp Osterloh who has recently retired.

Mr Osterloh worked in his role for nearly 31 years.

Colleagues gathered at the Grill Restaurant to celebrate his remarkable career and his culinary legacy.

The hotel thanked him for his “unwavering passion, leadership, and for making The Dunloe Hotel a place of culinary magic.”

The five-star-hotel paid tribute to his legacy which they said “will live on in every corner of the hotel’s kitchens and in the memories of all who had the privilege to work with him.”

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Regatta Queen crowned at annual dance

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The annual Killarney Regatta Dance took place on September 25 as rowers, families and supporters came together to celebrate their successful year.

The racing was cancelled in September due to bad weather.

The Killarney Regatta is one of Ireland’s oldest rowing events, having first begun in 1788.

The dance took place at the Killarney Oaks Hotel where there was a lot of excitement and fun. Six rowing clubs, Fossa, Workman’s, St Brendan’s, Commercials, Flesk Valley, and Muckross, came together to celebrate the community and its shared history.

Amelia Counihan was crowned as the Regatta Queen.

The Queen represents the spirit pride and grace of the rowing community and has been a tradition in the club for generations.

Workman’s Rowing Club congratulated Amelia and described her as a woman who embodies everything that their tradition stands for.

The club said: “Queen is more than a title — it is a celebration of history, community, and the spirit of Killarney rowing.”

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