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Killarney Water Rescue Open Day

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By Sean Moriarty

Killarney Water Rescue will be hosting its first open day on Sunday.

Members of the public are invited to visit the Gleneagle Hotel car park from 10am to 2pm where volunteers will have a range of equipment on display.
Highlights include the organisation’s new inflatable rescue craft and and demonstrations of how the equipment works.
“If you are interested in learning more about the club, training, or even for a chat, then please join us on the day,” said Killarney Water Rescue’s Michael Mac Sweeney.
“The club has at least one training session a month where we run through the topography of the waterways, coxswain skills, diver coxswain skills, radio skills, ropework, towing, search, and swift water techniques.”
Killarney Water Rescue is a voluntary-based service that operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and supports other clubs and services such as Kerry Mountain Rescue, Killarney Fire and Rescue Service, Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Council, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Garda Síochána, and the Irish Coast Guard.

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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