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Kevin Leahy set for another Arctic adventure

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Killarney adventure racer Kevin Leahy is going to attempt to ski 475km across the Arctic next month.

The proprietor of the Black Sheep Hostel on New Street is no stranger to adventures races in the world’s coldest climates.
Back in 2022 he contested both the Lapland Arctic Ultra and the Yukon Arctic Ultra.
Those two adventure races resulted in the documentary ‘1000kms of chaos’.
Filmed over two years by local videographer Adrian McCarthy, against the challenging restrictions of the pandemic, provided a deep insight into what it takes for an amateur Irish Ultra Runner to train for, prepare and complete in the toughest challenge anyone could imagine.
Not one to rest on his laurels, the long-distance runner is set to do it all gain only this time on skis only.
He has entered the Arctic Spine Race which gets under way in Kungsleden, Sweden on February 6.
“Having never skied more than 30km in one go this promises to be yet another huge challenge for my body mind and spirit,” he said.
He is competing in the event to raise funds and awareness for AsIAm - Ireland's Autism charity,
“I've been ambassador for this charity for two years and now and I'm constantly amazed by the changes I see them making in peoples’ lives,” he added.
“Being neurodiverse, I feel it's very important to support this great charity in their mission to create a more inclusive society.”

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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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