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Jimmy Deenihan and Sonia O’Sullivan to harness pedal power in Killarney in aid of Temple Street
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FORMER Government Minister and Kerry footballer Jimmy Deenihan will be joined by a host of hugely accomplished speakers for a corporate cycling forum in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital taking place on Friday, June 30, in the Europe Hotel in Killarney.
The ‘Contribution of Cycling to a Healthier Workforce’ forum takes place on the weekend of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle and along with a host of high profile CEOs, Mr Deenihan has secured Irish Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan to speak at the event before she takes on the 180km cycle the following day.
The forum will take place between 3pm and 5pm and will address the benefits of encouraging cycling in the workplace. Experts will weigh in on how this can lead to a healthier lifestyle, personal wellbeing and development as well as relationship building within the work place along with networking and team building.
Tickets for the event cost €50 with all proceeds going to Temple Street Children’s Hospital, one of the charities aligned with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Tickets can be purchased in advance via: https://goo.gl/VeWAuS
Other speakers on the day will include Ollie Brogan MD of ESB International, Barney Whelan formerly of An Post, Joyce Farrell HR Manager of ESB International and Jim Breen CEO of Pulse Learning.
Before the event Jimmy Deenihan said: “I am delighted to be involved in the ‘Contribution of Cycling to a Healthier Workforce’ forum. It is now, more than ever, so important to look after ourselves both mentally as well as physically and cycling is an outlet that can help this tenfold. The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is the perfect event for our forum to coincide with as the biggest one day charity fundraising event in Ireland and we are thrilled that the money raised will go directly to one of the beneficiary charities of this year’s cycle.”
Speaking ahead of the cycle Sonia O’Sullivan said: “I am really looking forward to taking part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. I have been cycling regularly to prepare for the 180km cycle but can’t wait to appreciate the stunning scenery that Kerry has to offer especially as this is a cycle to enjoy and not a race.” She went on to say: “I’m excited to share my enjoyment of cycling with other cycling enthusiasts at the ‘Contribution of Cycling to a Healthier Workforce’ forum where we all share a common bond in the joy of cycling and how it keeps us both mentally and physically fit.”
To book tickets for the forum visit the website and for more information on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle visit www.ringofkerrycycle.ie
Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Society visited the Rockmount Care Centre on Wednesday, to present a cheque for €3000 to Nurse Manager Mary Hussey.
The significant sum was raised during the society’s successful annual pancake morning held on Shrove Tuesday at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.
Rockmount Care Centre provides essential support as a dedicated day care facility for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, serving many clients and families from the Killarney area.
These funds arrive at a vital time, as they are earmarked for the centre’s new sensory garden project, which is currently in the design phase.
Pictured at the presentation are Soroptimists members handing over the proceeds to Mary Hussey. The society extended their thanks to the Killarney Avenue Hotel and all those who supported the fundraiser to help make this donation possible.
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