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From Mizen to Malin tractor run passes through Killarney
By Sean Moriarty
A group of vintage tractors passed through Killarney today (Thursday) on their way from Mizen Head to Malin Head.
‘The Long Way Home’ Temple Street Hospital and The Kevin Bell Repatriation.
After departing Mizen Head at 6am this morning, the drivers made their way to a fuel stop on the Muckross Road via Bantry, Kenmare and Moll’s Gap.
They passed through Killarney town centre at lunchtime.
Local enthusiasts joined the drivers on various legs of the journey including Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club.
“The inspiration for these worthwhile causes began when a family member of one of the organisers underwent a life-saving kidney transplant operation. This would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the excellent help of the nurses and doctors in Temple Street Hospital,” said Diarmuid French, one of the event’s organisers.
“The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is close to our hearts for two of our participants who suffered the loss of family members in America. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust helped alleviate the financial and geographical hardship that was endured taking their loved ones home.
“It was due to this that we decided to repay back the kindness that they gave to these people and the many other families during these tough times.”
The run overnighted in Tralee after 156km of driving on the opening day. Day two will see the drivers make their way from Kerry to Galway, on Saturday they will drive as far as Donegal town.
Sunday, the final day, will take the tractors to the most northerly point in Ireland.
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Flesk Fest promises to be a great evening of fun
By Michelle Crean Glenflesk GAA are planning a fun filled evening of top class entertainment. The Flesk Fest takes place on Saturday July 16 at 4pm in The Kerryway Steakhouse […]
By Michelle Crean
Glenflesk GAA are planning a fun filled evening of top class entertainment.
The Flesk Fest takes place on Saturday July 16 at 4pm in The Kerryway Steakhouse & Bar.
Two exciting bands ‘All Folk’d Up’ and ‘Super Ceili’ will be playing and there’ll be plenty of fun and games and a delicious barbecue, raffle with some great prizes, and of course the ever popular Hang Tough Challenge!
“Please come out and support this great event! Tell your friends and we will make it a night to remember,” Seamus Healy from Glenflesk GAA said.
” Admission is only €15, and tickets are available from Mary McCarrick 087 7750773, Padraig O’Sullivan 087 0530384 or any club officer. They are also available in the Kerryway on the night.
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Rising cycling star selected for Belgium Project
By Sean Moriarty Killarney cyclist Sam Bolger (18) has been selected as one of four riders for the Belgian Project – one of the most prestigious stepping stones for Irish riders […]
By Sean Moriarty
Killarney cyclist Sam Bolger (18) has been selected as one of four riders for the Belgian Project – one of the most prestigious stepping stones for Irish riders with ambitions to turn professional.
Northern Ireland-based Belgian Danny Blondell is the man behind the project.
For the last 15 years Blondell selects between four and six Irish riders and sends them to Belgium where they stay with local families and contest pro and semi-pro races.
As a race commentator Blondell is well placed to decide who is deserving of inclusion in the project.
Over the first six months of the year he makes decisions while attending early season races.
Those lucky enough to get selected go to live and race in Belgium for the second six months of the year.
Bolger, from Lewis Road, was selected after winning the junior race in the Cycling Ireland National Road Series in Mayo in March and the Orwell Stage Race in County Wicklow in June.
“He is delighted, it is a very big deal,” his father Paul told the Killarney Advertiser.
“He has had a very good year and the wins in Mayo and Wicklow secured the Belgium Project.”
Bolger will head to Belgium in late July and after to the Junior Tour of Ireland which takes place in County Clare between July 12 and 17.
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