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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.

Skills and experience

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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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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