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Jordan Lee named as flag-bearer for today’s Paralympic Games opening ceremony

By Sean Moriarty
Killarney Paralympian Jordan Lee has been named as one of two flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games which gets underway just before 12 noon today (Tuesday)
He and Britney Arendse (Para Powerlifting) will lead Team Ireland into the Olympic Stadium on Tokyo later today.
Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney has extended her support to Jordan on behalf of the people of the town.
"I would like on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Killarney Municipal District to wish Jordan Lee of Killarney Valley A.C, the very best of luck in his event in Tokyo.
"We are very lucky to have four people from Kerry represent us in the Olympics in Tokyo this year. Jordan has already done us all proud by having qualified which is a huge achievement in itself. He is one of a 29 strong Team Ireland who have travelled to Tokyo to represent Ireland in the Paralympics.
"I would like to also congratulate Tomas Griffin, Jordan’s coach on having helped Jordan achieve being selected to represent Ireland. Of course this is not the first time Jordan has represented Ireland, he first came to fame in Basketball and then switched to athletics and now his main event in Tokyo is the high jump.
"Great credit has also to go the committee who worked so hard to provide the athletic track in Killarney and it just goes to prove what can be achieved if the facilities are in place to help the athletes.
"We will all be cheering Jordan on and as he takes to the field in Tokyo on Sunday next and no matter what the outcome, he is already a proven champion."
Coverage of today's ceremony begins at11:50am on RTÉ 2.
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Street Orienteering added to Wander Wild programme
By Sean Moriarty A new event has been added to the extensive Wander Wild Festival next weekend. Kerry Orienteers will run a family-friendly Urban Orienteering event as part of the […]

By Sean Moriarty
A new event has been added to the extensive Wander Wild Festival next weekend.
Kerry Orienteers will run a family-friendly Urban Orienteering event as part of the festival on March 25.
Participants can start at the Killarney Plaza Hotel Basecamp anytime from 2-4pm on Saturday.
Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves walking or running whilst navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass. And the Wander Wild Street Orienteering will have courses suitable for all ages and abilities.
“The aim is to navigate in sequence between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace. If you need any help or tips members of Kerry Orienteering Club will be available to assist during the day,” said organiser Brendan O’Brien.
Two routes are available: ‘Wander’ – 2km (easy, wheelchair and buggy accessible) and Wild – 4km (moderate), and bookings can be made via: https://t.ly/jHm2R.
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Quiz helps to fund Easter pilgrimage
A popular annual table quiz, which raises funds to send Kerry children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes, will be held in Killarney next week. The Tim Moore […]

A popular annual table quiz, which raises funds to send Kerry children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes, will be held in Killarney next week.
The Tim Moore Memorial Table Quiz will be held in the Gleneagle Hotel at 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 29.
The entry fee for tables of four is €40 and it is €20 for teams of four schoolchildren with great prizes up for grabs on the night.
All proceeds will go to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust which organises trips to Lourdes every Easter for children and young adults with additional needs.
They will be brought on the pilgrimage on Easter Sunday and all the volunteer helpers and medical staff that will accompany them will cover for their own travel costs.
The annual quiz, which is running for close on 30 years, is dedicated to the memory of the late Killarney accountant Tim Moore who was a tireless campaigner for the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. He passed away, suddenly, in 2002 and his friends have continued the quiz as a tribute to his legacy and to ensure the charity continues to be supported.
It hasn’t been held for the past two years due to the pandemic but all involved are thrilled that it is back for 2023.
Kieran Coffey, the retired principal of Fossa National School, is one of those who spearhead the Kerry pilgrimage to Lourdes and he has appealed to the public to support the very important fundraiser which helps offset some of the costs involved.
“We are delighted to be in a position to continue Tim’s great work and to dedicate the quiz to him. The event is always so well supported by the people of the greater Killarney area and we greatly appreciate that generosity,” said Kieran.