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IKA cyclists raise €46k in Ring of Kerry Cycle
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) participated in the 43rd Ring of Kerry Cycle on July 5th, an event that saw nearly 4,000 cyclists.
Over 140 riders represented the IKA, raising funds for kidney patients and promoting organ donor awareness.
The Ring of Kerry Cycle, which began over four decades ago to fund a dialysis centre in Kerry, has raised more than €20 million for over 200 charities since 1982.
This year, the IKA was among nine main beneficiary charities. Cyclists raised over €46,000 for the IKA through the iDonate platform, with further contributions anticipated.
Among the IKA supporters were Barry Lehane, who flew from the UK to cycle with his brother John Paul Lehane and his wife Edel from Gneeveguilla. Barry donated a kidney to John Paul in 2018. Eithne Murphy from Castleisland also cycled, expressing gratitude for her father Ted Murphy's life-changing kidney transplant 12 years prior. "We're so glad to still have our dad here with us. The transplant gave us more time together, and we'll always be thankful," Eithne said.
Killarney's retired veterinarian Noel Ryan and Paul Herlihy were also regular IKA supporters. Odran Lucey, Head Chef at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, rode with three cycling friends.
A team of 50 IKA volunteers, led by Killarney's Theresa Looney, a co-founder of the cycle, ensured the event ran smoothly. Three IKA staff members, all kidney transplant recipients, also contributed on the day.
A post-event party was held at the Shire Bar, where cyclists, volunteers, and supporters gathered.
To support the Irish Kidney Association, visit www.idonate.ie/event/rokcc2025-ika.
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€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw. The lucky winner secured […]
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Anthony O’Connor, Ciaran Culloty, Conor Healy, Elizabeth Nagle, and representatives from the National Lottery
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw.
The lucky winner secured the life-changing sum through the special Ireland Only Raffle event after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.
Store owner John Bowler, who has operated the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight after receiving the news from the National Lottery.
“There’s a great buzz around the store and we’re absolutely delighted,” Bowler said. “We have a mix of local customers and visitors coming through our doors every day, so the winner could be anyone. While we’ve sold fantastic prizes over the years, this is by far the biggest. It’s wonderful news for Killarney.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged anyone who bought a ticket at the store on Friday to check their numbers carefully. The ticket holder is advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery prize claims team to arrange collection.
All photos: Eamonn Keogh
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