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Funding boost St. Patrick’s Day Festival

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Killarney's St Patrick's Day Festival has been awarded €8,000 in funding from the Community Support Fund 2025.

The funding was announced by Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill and Councillor Tommy Cahill.

The Cahills welcomed the funding, stating it will ensure the 2025 celebrations succeed. The allocation is part of over €22,000 granted to seven St. Patrick's Day festivals across Kerry.

"Both Tommy and I are delighted to receive confirmation that more than €22,000 in funding has been approved for St Patrick's Day celebrations in Kerry under the Community Support Fund 2025," said Deputy Cahill

"Kerry County Council has confirmed to both Tommy and I that seven groups have been allocated funding for this year's St Patrick's Day festivals ensuring that the 2025 celebrations will be as great as ever.”
"This funding is hugely important and it helps showcase our heritage to the world on this very special Irish day.”

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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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