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Kerry Ladies Footballers lead charge up Strickeen Mountain for Mental Health

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The Kerry Ladies Footballers are teaming up with the Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) for the second annual Human Chain Challenge on Strickeen Mountain.

This free, family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, October 6 as part of the Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest.

The call goes out to mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters – everyone is welcome to join the climb and show their colourful support for Kerry residents facing mental health challenges, their families, and carers.

“The Human Chain Challenge embodies the Five Ways to Wellbeing perfectly – connecting with others, being active, taking notice of your surroundings, keeping up your learning, and giving back to the community,” said John Drummey, General Manager of the Kerry Mental Health Association.

“We are honoured to have the All-Ireland champions on board again this year, and we encourage all community groups across Kerry to join us in making this event a success. We’re also grateful to the local landowners, the MacGillycuddy Reeks Access Forum, and our kind sponsor Kate Kearney’s Cottage for their continued support.”

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As Strickeen Mountain is privately owned, advanced registration is required. Sign up for free online at Human Chain Challenge On Strickeen Mountain - Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest (kerrymentalhealthandwellbeingfest.com).

Every registered participant will receive a free, KMHA bandana to wear during the ascent, culminating in a spectacular drone photo capturing the human chain.

The safety of participants is a top priority. The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team will be on call throughout the event, and the Killarney Order of Malta will be stationed at the mountain base to provide first aid if needed.

Kerry Mental Health Association is a strong advocate for the Leave No Trace campaign.

They encourage everyone to respect the environment and leave Strickeen Mountain as clean as they find it.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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