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Foley’s Spar donation to help science education at Fossa NS

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DONATION: Breda Ann Carey of Foley’s Spar and Inver Station makes a donation to Fossa National School principal John Burke.

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By Sean Moriarty

Fossa National School has welcomed a surprise €1,000 donation that will be put towards expanding science programmes at the school. The award was made by nationwide petrol retailer the Inver Group and Foley’s Spar in Fossa.

Each participating petrol station is given funding to support local causes in their catchment area.

Foley’s Spar decided to donate their allocation to a new STEM programme at the school.

“STEM in primary schools is one of the up and coming curriculum and, especially the technology side of it, we have seen this year how people had to adapt very quickly,” new school principal John Burke told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Usually we would take the children out on field days, but all that is stopped now due to COVID, so this will help us bring it more in-house.”

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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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