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Knockanes National School awarded €500 by Aldi Killarney staff

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Paul Horan, principal at Knockanes National School, and David Allman, Aldi’s Killarney “Charity Champion”.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Knockanes National School which is the latest not-for-profit organisation to benefit from Aldi’s new community support fund. Aldi’s Killarney staff have awarded Knockanes National School a €500 grant in recognition of its tremendous work within the local community and to help support its vital services.

The €500 grant was presented to Paul Horan, principal at Knockanes National School, today by David Allman, Aldi’s Killarney “Charity Champion”.

Commenting, Finbar McCarthy, Group Buying Director, Aldi Ireland, said. “We are delighted our Killarney employees have chosen to support Knockanes National School as it plays a pivotal role in bettering the local community as a whole. Knockanes National School’s work in educating the children of Killarney is vital. Supporting the local communities our stores serve is something that we truly believe in and we are proud to be contributing to the important work done by charities and not-for–profit organisations across Kerry through our community support fund.”

Aldi’s community support fund programme provides each Aldi employee with the opportunity to nominate a charity, community group or not-for-profit organisation within their local community for support. Nominated charities are assessed according to a defined selection criteria, with the organisation deemed the most worthwhile receiving a €500 donation from Aldi.
 


 
Paul Horan, principal at Knockanes National School, and David Allman, Aldi’s Killarney “Charity Champion”.

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James Looney appointed as Club President

The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club officially appointed James Looney as its first Club President on Thursday evening. The appointment took place during the club’s weekly meeting at the […]

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The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club officially appointed James Looney as its first Club President on Thursday evening.

The appointment took place during the club’s weekly meeting at the Lewis Road clubhouse.
To mark the occasion, a commemorative plaque was unveiled at the premises. This new role recognises James’s long-standing dedication and work for the club over many years. Full photographic coverage of the presentation and the plaque unveiling will appear in next week’s Killarney Advertiser.

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Road closures announced for Rally of the Lakes weekend

Motorists in the Killarney area are advised that several streets and roads will be closed this weekend to facilitate the running of the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes. The […]

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Motorists in the Killarney area are advised that several streets and roads will be closed this weekend to facilitate the running of the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes.

The first of these closures began last night at Lewis Road Car Park, which is being used for Parc Fermé and will remain unavailable to the public until 9:00 pm on Sunday night.
The town centre will see significant activity on Friday evening for the ceremonial start. Roads from College Square to the Market Cross will be closed from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm to allow the rally cars to pass through.
Additionally, Gortroe Car Park, in Fossa, will be closed from 6:00 pm on Saturday evening until 8:00 am on Sunday morning.
Saturday’s racing action begins early with the iconic Moll’s Gap stage. The N71 will be closed from 6:45 am until 11:30 am, covering the route from Muckross House to Carrig East.
The Gortnagane stage will require closures on the L-3014 and L-7054 from 8:30 am to 4:05 pm, while the Knockrower East stage will see roads closed from Toorenamult to Anablaha between 3:10 pm and 7:15 pm.
On Sunday, Molls Gap will close again for a longer period, from 7:20 am until 3:35 pm. Further closures are scheduled for the Ballaghbeama stage on the R-568 and L-4047 from 8:45 am to 4:25 pm, and the Shanera stage from Gortmaloon West to Meanus Cross between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.
Local residents and visitors are reminded that all public roads adjoining the competitive routes will also be closed for a distance of 205 metres from each junction.
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