Connect with us

News

Meitheal group recommences Rhododendron fight

Published

on

0264843_2446168481119009579274698163861536463195594n.jpg

The Killarney Meitheal group has re-commenced its assault on the invasive Rhododendron plant in Killarney National Park.

Each Sunday and Tuesday morning from 9 until 12 for the next few months the group will meet and set about controlling the growth of the plant.

“Much good work has been done in recent years but there is so much more to do. We wish all involved well in their endeavours. All the work is done in co-operation with the NPWS which has responsibility for managing Killarney National Park.,” said former town mayor Michael Gleeson who is one of the main devotes to the challenge.

“We'll also be taking on the task of treating and removing regrowth of Rhododendron from areas we've already cleared - from Courtney's to Torc, Bluebell Wood, and Pool Wood. This regrowth is totally normal, as those sneaky seeds often lie dormant in the ground and then sprout during wet conditions like we had this summer.

New Volunteers always welcome – join the team at Abbey Cross every Tuesday and Sunday 9 am – refreshments will be served after each session.

Advertisement

News

Bumper GAA weekend in town

Published

on

By

Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

Attachments

Continue Reading

News

Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

Published

on

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

Attachments

  • (665 kB)
Continue Reading

Last News

Sport