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Hillwalker airlifted to hospital following 150m fall

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A male hillwalker in his 60s was rescued on Saturday after falling 150m during a hike. 

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) was tasked to the incident in the Reeks at 4pm after reports that the male had fallen from a point close to the top of Cnoc na Toinne.

The man was walking with a group who had completed a hike to Carrauntoohil and were making their way down to the Hag’s Glen via the Zig Zags (Bóthar na Gíge) route on Cnoc na Toinne when the incident occurred.

A number of team members who were already on the hill proceeded to the scene to treat the casualty. Other team members were deployed on foot with additional First Aid and technical equipment from Ard na Locha in the Hags Glen and once they arrived on scene the casualty was secured to a stretcher and lowered 350m over steep terrain to the valley floor.

The stretcher was then carried out to Ard na Locha from where the casualty was subsequently airlifted to UHK by Rescue 115 Coastguard helicopter.

The callout, which involved 25 members of the team, concluded at approximately 9pm.

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Killarney Regatta Festival postponed due to adverse weather

IMPORTANT UPDATE Killarney Regatta Festival is now postponed due to adverse weather conditions this Sunday September 14. The following Sunday September 21 at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has now […]

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

Killarney Regatta Festival is now postponed due to adverse weather conditions this Sunday September 14.
The following Sunday September 21 at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has now been finalised and confirmed.

The Forecast is expected to bring: rain,southerly winds,S/W and S/E: both will bring heavy winds and rain straight to the shores of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, predicted at 34-37kms/hr.

Chairman Paddy Cronin and Safety Officer Richard Leane, called the postponement on Wednesday.

In a statement Paddy Cronin said: “it is with an abundance of caution and safety that we had to make this hard decision to postpone Sunday’s event. It is paramount that our rowing crews, trainers, visitors and volunteers are kept safe. Killarney Festival Regatta is now postponed to Sunday September 21. We wish to thank Killarney Golf and Fishing Club for their understanding and allowing us to use the unique venue the following Sunday.
We wish to thank Cllr Martin Grady, all the volunteers and suppliers for their cooperation, we appreciate all your help with keeping alive this unique Killarney traditional regatta.”

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Last push for ‘Models in Recovery’ Fashion Show tickets

Tickets are selling fast for the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s ‘Models in Recovery’ Fashion Show, which takes place on Wednesday, September 10, at the Gleneagle Arena. With just days to go, […]

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Tickets are selling fast for the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s ‘Models in Recovery’ Fashion Show, which takes place on Wednesday, September 10, at the Gleneagle Arena.

With just days to go, event organisers are urging people to buy their tickets now to avoid disappointment.
The show will feature eighteen cancer survivors from the local community, all of whom have completed their treatment. They will take to the catwalk to share their stories and raise money for the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s Palliative Care unit.
TV personality Noel Cunningham will host the night. Music will be provided by Liam O’Connor and his family. The evening begins with a wine reception at 7:30 pm, followed by the show at 8 pm.
In addition to the fashion show, there will be door prizes and raffle prizes on the night. Tickets cost €20 and can be bought from Pat Doolan (085-1543514), the INEC Booking Office (064-6671555), Killarney Credit Union, and participating shops.

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