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Kerry Stars horseback therapeutic sessions

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The Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club has introduced therapeutic horse-riding lessons for its athletes.

The new initiative began last Tuesday, marking the first time the club has offered this activity.
Thanks to the support of Orla Brosnan and her team at Clippity Clop, the therapeutic riding sessions are scheduled to take place every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm for one hour throughout May, June, and July.
According to Claire Doherty of Kerry Stars, the horse-riding offers more than just physical benefits. "Not only is it great for balance, confidence, and coordination, it is also a great social night for our athletes to mix and meet new friends," she said.
The club says that therapeutic riding can significantly improve an individual's physical and emotional well-being.
The interaction with horses can build confidence, enhance coordination, and improve balance in a fun and engaging way.
The weekly sessions also provide a valuable opportunity for the athletes to socialise and connect with each other.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the therapeutic horse-riding lessons or the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club can email kerrystars63@gmail.com.

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Irish storytelling event at Pigs Lane

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Pig’s Lane will host an atmospheric evening of Irish storytelling and craft cocktails on March 16 at 7pm.

It will take place in the venue’s hidden Whiskey Parlour, a special one-night event celebrating the ancient tale of Scéal Phádraig.

Guests are invited to descend into the candlelit parlour, where flickering light and shadow set the stage for a journey back to 432 AD, an Ireland of saints and serpents, druids and high kings.

The evening will be led by renowned Irish seanchaí Ray O’Sullivan, who will take his place by the hearth to guide attendees through a rich tapestry of folklore, faith and legend as the story unfolds.

Throughout the night, guests will enjoy three specially crafted cocktails from Pig’s Lane’s ‘Legends & Libations’ menu, featuring the highlight of the evening, The Last of the Serpents, which draws inspiration from the legend of St. Patrick himself. More information is available on the Pig Lane’s website.

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County Clean Up Day: Over 650 tonnes of waste collected since 2012

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The 14th annual County Clean Up is set to take place on April 11 with registration officially opening this coming Monday.

Since the initiative began in 2012, volunteers across Kerry have collected and disposed of over 650 tonnes of waste, filling almost 75,000 bags of litter to date.

The event, supported by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council, has become a staple of the local community calendar.

Kerry GAA legend Colm ‘The Gooch’ Cooper returns as the County Clean Up Ambassador for 2026, helping to lead the call for individuals, schools, sporting groups, and businesses to get involved.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, highlighted the unique scale of the project. He urged residents’ associations and voluntary groups to gather litter along both major routes and local country roads to ensure the county is kept “spick and span.”

Noel O’Reilly from KWD Recycling noted that the day is a vital part of the fight against illegal dumping. He stressed the importance of groups signing up early to obtain their clean-up packs and to coordinate exactly where collected litter should be left for disposal.

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