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Murphy joins aid convoy to Ukraine

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By Sean Moriarty

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is preparing to drive a truck full of aid to Ukraine on Sunday.

He will join a group of British horseracing personalities and they hope to bring between eight and 10 horseboxes, supplied by Lambourn Racehorse Transport to Ukraine next week.

Unlike other aid convoys, this one will not be stopping at the Polish border but instead will cross into Ukraine to the town of Przemysl, near Lviv, which has been under repeated Russian attack in recent days.

After helping volunteers unload their donated cargo they will bring back horses that have been left abandoned after their owners were forced to flee the country.

The mission is the brainchild of retired horse trainer Charlie Mann who ran a similar operation during the Bosnian War in the 1990s.

“The timing suits me, so I’ll be driving,” Oisin, who is on a break from racing due to personal reasons, said. “I jumped at the chance. We go out Sunday and while there is no timetable I expect we will be back by Thursday. We have been told there are animals out there that need to be re-homed so we will be returning with horses.”

Mann decided to organise the convoy as one of his former employees was from Ukraine.

“His mother is in Odessa and his sister is in Russia and we had to do something,” Mann said. “I could give a charity £1,000 but you don’t feel like you’re doing anything. Hopefully this is more and it might make a difference to somebody. Good on Oisin. It’s great to have him on board and I hope he’s as good a driver as he is a jockey.”

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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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