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Dare to dip for AWARE

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By Luke Courtney

Christmas morning may be chilly but locals will once again dare to dip for an annual fundraiser.

The Dundag Christmas Day Dip is back and starts at 11am.

For the past two years the event took a break due to COVID, and now organiser Niki McCarthy from Tiernaboul is once again inviting everyone along to come and support it.

She has been doing her annual Christmas Day Dip in Muckross since 2009 in memory of her sister, who tragically passed away in 2004 due to suicide.

“We all run in together,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “It’s a great way to spread awareness for mental health.”

Niki also explained the marvellous progress her fundraiser has seen throughout the years.

She says it started with few and is now between 100 and 150 people.

You can contact Niki if you wish to donate to the cause and receive a sponsorship pack on email nikimcmoney@gmail.com or phone 086 160 86 73.

She has also set up a fundraising page and said that people can set up their own pages and link it to the Killarney Christmas Day Dip event on iDonate 'Killarney Christmas Day Dip 2022'.

"I truly believe it to be a wonderful way to balance remembrance and awareness of issues with mental health and illness," she said.

"We have raised just over €60k so far, so that is fantastic."

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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