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Ireland BikeFest Roared into town

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Ireland BikeFest Killarney roared into action last weekend.

The free open festival, one of Europe’s anticipated biking events, drew thousands of bikers and visitors to the purpose-built Bike Village at Gleneagle.
The Bike Village came alive with traders, food stalls, merchandise stands, the Harley-Davidson Experiential Zone, and free live entertainment. The festival offered a high-energy atmosphere at the Harley Bar and more relaxed acoustic vibes in the Biker Lounge, catering to both bikers and non-bikers.
This year’s live music lineup featured a packed schedule across three stages, including performances from QWEEN, Live Lizzy, Joanovarc, Hells Bells, Bon Jovee, Cliona Hagan, Devils Cadillac, and The Harleys. DJs played late into the nights.
Bikers participated in guided ride-outs along the Wild Atlantic Way, with routes including the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, marshalled by H.O.G. UK & Ireland chapters. Sunday’s Bike Parade rolled through Killarney town, led by Irish country music star and lifelong biker Jimmy Buckley as Grand Marshal.
Also on Sunday, the Custom Bike Show showcased custom builds. A new autism-friendly hour ran from 1 pm to 2 pm, offering reduced sound and lighting for a more relaxed experience.

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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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