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Deerpark to tee up in memory of Danny

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Danny Nolan Memorial Launch.

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TOMORROW sees Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club honour one of its most popular officers as the fifth annual Danny Nolan Memorial Three Ball Scramble takes place at the Killarney course.

Inaugurated in 2012 after Danny’s sad passing in 2011, the event has proved to be a popular social success not just with club members but also with the many friends Danny made throughout his time with the club.

"Danny served on the Deerpark committee for years, being chairman of the club during a successful period from the mid-Nineties until the mid-Noughties and the club is proud to honour his memory," said Jason O'Connor of Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club.

The event is open to both adult Deerpark and Gleneagle members along with non-registered members of the PPUI with entry €5 per player and the draw for teams taking place at 6.15pm tomorrow, Friday, August 26.

The presentation of prizes will take place after the event as part of a social evening at the course. “We ask all those who knew Danny to make an effort to attend on the night,” said Jason.
 


 
Above: The 2015 Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Danny Nolan Memorial Three Ball Scramble winning team of John Murphy, Sheila O'Donoghue (Deerpark lady captain) and Gearoid Cronin pictured at the launch of the 2016 event which will take place at the Killarney course tomorrow, Friday, August 26, at 6.15pm.

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Kerry Airport secures major funding boost

Kerry Airport has been allocated over €2.76 million under the new Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030. This significant funding will support a variety of essential projects at the Farranfore base, including […]

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Kerry Airport has been allocated over €2.76 million under the new Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030.

This significant funding will support a variety of essential projects at the Farranfore base, including the replacement of fire tenders and the implementation of new safety and security upgrades.
The capital investment is part of a wider €8 million package aimed at supporting regional connectivity and economic development across the country. For Kerry, the funding is seen as a vital step in ensuring the airport can meet future demand while maintaining its infrastructure.
Basil Sheerin, Chief Financial Officer at Kerry Airport, welcomed the announcement and acknowledged the support of local representatives.
“Kerry Airport is very grateful to the Minister for Transport and the Kerry-based members of Government Minister Norma Foley, and Michael Cahill TD as well as Deputies Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae and Pa Daly for their steadfast support,” Mr Sheerin said. ”The funding provided for both operational and capital expenditure has been critical to delivering investment to upgrade safety and security infrastructure.”

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Minister Niall Collins visits KCYS Youth Diversion Project

Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week. The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet […]

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Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kilarney last week.

The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet staff and hear directly about the work of the Kerry Youth Diversion Project, including early intervention, family support, court accompaniment and wider youth justice practice across the county.
KCYS supports young people across a broad continuum of services in Kerry, from preventative and developmental youth work through to highly targeted interventions for young people and families facing significant challenge and complexity. The Youth Diversion Project forms an important part of that wider continuum of support.
Speaking following the visit, Seamus Whitty, CEO of KCYS, said:
“We were delighted to welcome Minister Collins to Kerry and to have the opportunity to give him a sense of the breadth and depth of the work being carried by the Youth Diversion Project here.
The Youth Diversion Project in Kerry is a strong and well-developed intervention, grounded in practice, informed by evidence, and marked by innovation in how it supports young people and families. It is part of a broader continuum of supports provided by KCYS, and it depends on strong collaboration across teams, services and community partners to make a real difference in people’s lives.
It is also important to acknowledge the Department’s continued commitment to youth justice. The policy direction in this area has been a progressive one, and that has created space for work of this kind to develop and respond to need in a meaningful way.”
The visit highlighted the scale and complexity of the work being carried by the KCYS team, and the importance of sustained investment in youth work responses for young people and families.

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