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Declan scales the roof of Ireland for ultimate accolade

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Declan Cunningham, who successfully completed the Ultimate High Peaks Challenge' on the MacGillycuddy's Reeks in very rough conditions at the weekend. Declan is congratulated by event director Piaras Kelly, Kerryclimbing.ie. PICTURE: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN

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CONGRATULATIONS to well-known Kerry mountaineer Declan Cunningham who was first home after successfully completing the tough Ultimate High Peaks Challenge on Saturday.

Rough conditions were the order of the day as Declan and a host of other ambitious climbers set their sights on ascending 16 of the highest peaks in Ireland in one day.

Kerryclimbing.ie organised Killarney's Ultimate High Peaks Challenge which took trekkers along the iconic MacGillyuddy's Reeks, also known as The Roof of Ireland.

The climb was aimed at all mountain enthusiasts and saw participants trek over 25km of stunning, wild, rugged mountain terrain on 16 of Ireland’s highest summits, traversing the Gap of Dunloe and the magnificent and dramatic MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range, with a total height gain of over 2450 metres.

Participants self-navigated along a pre-planned marshalled route in terrain.
 


 
Above: Declan Cunningham, who successfully completed the Ultimate High Peaks Challenge' on the MacGillycuddy's Reeks in very rough conditions at the weekend. Declan is congratulated by event director Piaras Kelly, Kerryclimbing.ie. PICTURE: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN

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Gardai confirm person of interest “has left jurisdiction” in Killarney murder case

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Person of interest leaves jurisdiction in Killarney murder case

Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have confirmed that a person of interest left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the discovery of the body.

An Garda Síochána are currently engaging with international law enforcement partners as part of the ongoing investigation into the death at a domestic residence on Muckross Road. The murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division, with assistance from national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

The scene at Muckross Road remains preserved today, and the technical examination is continuing.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In particular, anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between 11pm on July 6 and 5am on July 7, and who may have camera, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the investigation team.

Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition


Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.

His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.

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