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Down Syndrome Kerry benefits from Tour de Munster funding

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Down Syndrome Kerry is one of the Munster based charities that will benefit from funds raised during this year’s Tour de Munster charity cycle.

This funding will be used to support vital services and facilities for people with Down Syndrome in the county.

In total, the tour raised over €442,000 with some cyclists raising funds for other charities near and dear to their hearts, including West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group, West Cork Jesters and Enable Ireland.

Over 120 cyclists embarked on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster, raising funds for various charities, including DSI. The Tour de Munster has been a long-standing supporter of DSI, and this year's event has made a significant impact on the lives of people with Down syndrome in Kerry.

Enda O’Brien of Down Syndrome Kerry said:: “Thanks to the Tour de Munster, we can continue to provide essential services and supports for our members with Down syndrome in Kerry. We are incredibly grateful for the cyclists, volunteers, and the public who made this possible.”

The funds raised will help DSI Kerry to provide a range of services, including early intervention programs, educational support, and social activities.

Down Syndrome Kerry benefits from Tour de Munster funding

Down Syndrome Kerry is one of the Munster based charities that will benefit from funds raised during this year’s Tour de Munster charity cycle.

This funding will be used to support vital services and facilities for people with Down Syndrome in the county.

In total, the tour raised over €442,000 with some cyclists raising funds for other charities near and dear to their hearts, including West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group, West Cork Jesters and Enable Ireland.

Over 120 cyclists embarked on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster, raising funds for various charities, including DSI. The Tour de Munster has been a long-standing supporter of DSI, and this year's event has made a significant impact on the lives of people with Down syndrome in Kerry.

Enda O’Brien of Down Syndrome Kerry said:: “Thanks to the Tour de Munster, we can continue to provide essential services and supports for our members with Down syndrome in Kerry. We are incredibly grateful for the cyclists, volunteers, and the public who made this possible.”

The funds raised will help DSI Kerry to provide a range of services, including early intervention programs, educational support, and social activities.

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O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition announced for library

A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run […]

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A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week.

The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run from December 16, to January 17, , coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Killarney priest’s ordination on December 20, 1925.
The display will feature a collection of photographs, artefacts and documents previously exhibited in Killarney, along with several newly sourced historic items.
Organisers say the exhibition will appeal to visitors of all ages, particularly students, as it outlines the life and humanitarian work of the famed cleric, who saved thousands of lives in Rome during World War II.
The exhibition will be formally opened by the Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady.

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Woodlawn residents unite to launch Memory Tree

Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away. The event brought together three generations of […]

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Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

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