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Generous Glenflesk gets Ukrainian kids moving

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By Sean Moriarty

Glenflesk GAA has thanked the people of the locality after they donated several bicycles and scooters to Ukrainian children in Killarney.

FUN: A Ukrainian child enjoying their new bicycles thanks to the generosity of the people of Glenflesk.

FUN: A Ukrainian child enjoying their new bicycles thanks to the generosity of the people of Glenflesk.

The club’s Coiste na’Og chairman Padraig O’Sullivan organised a collection of unwanted bikes in the area after hearing that Ukrainian children were in need of such items.

After sending a number of requests via the club’s WhatsApp group he received over 40 responses. He spent three evenings gathering three trailer loads of unwanted bikes, scooters, toy cars and tractors from local families and delivered them to various Ukrainian accommodations in the area.

This happened in early June but allowed Ukrainian children have a quality summer.

“The Ukrainian families are very grateful for their generosity and how they helped the kids enjoy their summer in the park in Killarney,” Padraig told the Killarney Advertiser.

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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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