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Killarney Credit Union gives €3,000 to worthy local charities
Siobhan MacSweeney (Recovery Haven) accepting a charity cheque for €500 from Joy Clifford (Vice Chairman of the Board) and Dermot Griffin (Board Member) at Killarney Credit Union on Monday.
John Drummey (Kerry Mental Health Association) accepting a charity cheque for €500 from Joy Clifford (Vice Chairperson), Dermot Griffin (Board Member) and Ger Galvin (Secretary KCU) at Killarney Credit Union on Monday.
Vera O'Leary Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre accepting a charity cheque for €500 from (back) Joy Clifford Vice Chairperson, Ger Galvin Secretary and Dermot Griffin Board member Killarney Credit Union Killarney Credit Union at Killarney Credit Union on Monday.
DONATION: Jillian O'Sullivan (Treasurer and PRO) and Sheila Teahan (Chairperson) of MS South Kerry accepting a charity cheque for €500 from Killarney Credit Union's Karena McCarthy (Marketing and Sales) with Shane Foley (Risk and Compliance Manager) at Killarney Credit Union on Monday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin
Killarney Credit Union has donated €3,000 to local charities following a staff and volunteer initiative undertaken in March. The idea for the challenge was floated by compliance manager Shane Foley to help promote fitness and wellness of mind and body particularly during the tough level five lockdown. And there was a great take up from both credit union staff and the Board of Directors. Whilst considering the idea, the credit union felt that if they incentivised the idea by giving money to charity at the end, it would add greater motivation to their goal.
The Board of Directors and staff collectively undertook the challenge by walking, jogging and running and are delighted to say that they surpassed their initial three million metre target and completed 4.2 million metres in total in March - over 1 million metres per week - which was a great team effort!
There was a great buzz in the office with some healthy competition between colleagues as to who did the longest distance, and most importantly it meant that they were able to donate €500 to the Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, MS South Kerry Branch, Recovery Haven, Kerry Mental Health Association, St Anne’s Community Hospital, Cahersiveen and Taobh Linn (Meals on Wheels) Kenmare.
“This past 12 months has been hard on everyone and especially our local charities," Marketing Officer of Killarney Credit Union, Karena McCarthy, said.
"Most of their usual fundraising incentives have had to be postponed so it is nice to be able to help them out in some small way. These charities, like ourselves, are community based and we all need to support each other.”
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Vera O'Leary from the Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre accepting a charity cheque for €500 from Joy Clifford (Vice Chairperson), Ger Galvin (Secretary) and Dermot Griffin (Board Member) at Killarney Credit Union on Monday. [/caption]
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Siobhan MacSweeney (Recovery Haven) accepting a charity cheque for €500 from Joy Clifford (Vice Chairman of the Board) and Dermot Griffin (Board Member) at Killarney Credit Union on Monday.[/caption]
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John Drummey (Kerry Mental Health Association) accepting a charity cheque for €500 from Joy Clifford (Vice Chairperson), Dermot Griffin (Board Member) and Ger Galvin (Secretary KCU) at Killarney Credit Union on Monday.[/caption]
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
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