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Loretto man wins big in Texas mountain biking competition

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DOWNHILL: Damien McCarthy won gold at a prestigious mountain biking festival in Texas.

By Sean Moriarty

A Loretto Road man has won a gold medal at a prestigious downhill mountain biking festival in the United States.

Damien McCarthy took the top spot on the podium at the Texas Downhill Mountainbike Finals last weekend.

The 28-year-old was on an extended tour of the United States and the event near Austin was his final port of call on the three month trip.

Damien raced in the men's 18-29 age category where he faced temperatures of up to 38°C.

“He has been out there for three months, cycling in the mountains, he absolutely loves it,” his mother Sheila told the Killarney Advertiser. “The mountains here would not be big enough for him – he wants a bigger challenge.”

Last month he placed fifth in the internationally renowned ‘Sea Otter Classic’. The Monterey, California-based event is the largest gathering of cycling enthusiasts in North America.

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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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