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Introducing The Bump Room to Killarney

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Led by chartered physiotherapist Ailish Mangan, this is a pregnancy class with a difference. It’s a mix of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, strength and conditioning and is tailored to the specific exercise needs of pregnant women, to challenge and support the client as their bodies change.

The Bump Room already run classes in Cork, Limerick, Galway, Clare, Dublin and Tipperary, and have proven to be extremely popular. There is generally a waiting list for the classes with many women returning on their subsequent pregnancies they enjoy it so much.

There are many common issues experienced in pregnancy, for example fatigue, swelling of the extremities and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. Research supports exercise in pregnancy: it can help with all these issues and more, it allows women to manage better in labour and even provides benefits into the postnatal period. Despite the evidence, women often feel anxious and uncertain about exercise in pregnancy. Having the support and advice of a chartered physiotherapist, with specialised training for exercise in pregnancy, allows women to exercise confidently and safely.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the class for women to ask questions, and Ailish will be adding in some practical information and tips, for example managing pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and tips for labour. The classes aim to empower women, to keep fit, have fun and socialise. It's a great way for new mums-to-be to connect. Ailish decided to bring The Bump Room to Killarney as she would have loved it during her own pregnancies had it been available locally.

Ailish has 15 years experience working in the acute and primary care sectors, as well as some work in private practice. She currently works with the HSE, in primary care, working with all age groups from young children to older adults. She is a mother of three young boys under the age of six. Ailish is passionate about enjoying an active and positive pregnancy, labour and birth. She is delighted to be bringing this exciting class to Killarney.

Classes start on Tuesday, April 10 in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, with limited spaces available. For further information see thebumproom.ie and The Bump Room on Facebook.

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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