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Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light scheduled for early Saturday morning
The longest-running Darkness Into Light walk outside of Dublin will take place in the early hours of Saturday morning a Killarney Racecourse.
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Phil Kelliher Frank McCarthy Noel Leahy Anne Leahy Simone Leahy & Marie O'Carroll. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were Pauline O'Halloran Catherine McMahon with Helen & Noel Brosnan. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Siobhan Whelan registers at the official lauch for Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's on Tuesday evening ahead of this years walk taking place at Killarney Race Course on Saturday morning at 4:15am. L-R Siobhan Whelan Mary Doyle Maggie MCAuliffe and Cathal Walshe. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Team Prendergast pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course L-R Mags Rhea Aimee & Ciara. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
The official launch for Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light which took place at JM Reidy's on Tuesday evening ahead of this Saturday's Walk at Killarney Race Course attended by Pieta's Tracy Mongan (seated far left) volunteer engagement manager. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
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A successful night at live registration for the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's ahead of Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Organiser Marie O'Carroll and Radio Kerry MC Brendan Fuller. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
A successful night at live registration for the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's ahead of Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Bernadette Randles and Organiser Marie O'Carroll . Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Official organisers and sponsors unite at JM Reidy's for the launch of Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light. Pictured from Left to Right were Cathal Walshe Kevin Ryan (Electric Ireland) Marie O'Carroll Olivia Callery (Pieta Campaigns Exec) Tracy Mongan (Pieta Volunteer Engagement Manager) and Audrey Ryan. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Paul Birtley registers at the official lauch for Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's on Tuesday evening ahead of this years walk taking place at Killarney Race Course on Saturday morning at 4:15am. L-R Paul Birtley Mary Doyle and Maggie McAuliffe. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were Amelia Collins and Noreen Sheahan. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Pat McAuliffe Alan Ryan Mike Downey and Cillian O'Carroll. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Phil Kelliher Frank McCarthy Noel Leahy Anne Leahy Simone Leahy & Marie O'Carroll. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were Pauline O'Halloran Catherine McMahon with Helen & Noel Brosnan. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Siobhan Whelan registers at the official lauch for Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's on Tuesday evening ahead of this years walk taking place at Killarney Race Course on Saturday morning at 4:15am. L-R Siobhan Whelan Mary Doyle Maggie MCAuliffe and Cathal Walshe. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Team Prendergast pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course L-R Mags Rhea Aimee & Ciara. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
The official launch for Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light which took place at JM Reidy's on Tuesday evening ahead of this Saturday's Walk at Killarney Race Course attended by Pieta's Tracy Mongan (seated far left) volunteer engagement manager. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
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A successful night at live registration for the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's ahead of Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Organiser Marie O'Carroll and Radio Kerry MC Brendan Fuller. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
A successful night at live registration for the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's ahead of Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Bernadette Randles and Organiser Marie O'Carroll . Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Official organisers and sponsors unite at JM Reidy's for the launch of Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light. Pictured from Left to Right were Cathal Walshe Kevin Ryan (Electric Ireland) Marie O'Carroll Olivia Callery (Pieta Campaigns Exec) Tracy Mongan (Pieta Volunteer Engagement Manager) and Audrey Ryan. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Paul Birtley registers at the official lauch for Nathan's Walk Darkness into Light at JM Reidy's on Tuesday evening ahead of this years walk taking place at Killarney Race Course on Saturday morning at 4:15am. L-R Paul Birtley Mary Doyle and Maggie McAuliffe. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were Amelia Collins and Noreen Sheahan. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Pictured supporting the official launch of Nathan's Walk Darkenss into Light on Tuesday evening at JM Reidy's ahead of this Saturday's walk at Killarney Race Course were L-R Pat McAuliffe Alan Ryan Mike Downey and Cillian O'Carroll. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light 2023 raises funds for self-harm charity Pieta House.
It is named after Nathan O’Carroll who passed away tragically in 2007. His mother Marie has been organising the Killarney walk in his memory since.
The official launch took place on Tuesday night an Reidy’s on Main Street and was hosted by Radio Kerry’s Brendan Fuller.
The walk will start at 4.15am on Saturday morning at Killarney Racecourse. Participants will walk 5km through the National Park as dawn breaks to remember victims of suicide and to raise awareness.
Registration is also possible at the racecourse in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, the London version of Darkness into Light will take place at the same time from the Crown Hotel in Cricklewood. The London organising committee is headed by Aghadoe woman Tara Cronin.
Kilcummin man opens New Zealand pub
A Kilcummin native living in New Zealand is appealing to the Kerry community for genuine local memorabilia to decorate his new Irish pub and deli on the other side of the world.
Cian Curtin and his wife are currently fitting out The Snug, a new venture located in New Brighton, a seaside suburb of Christchurch. By day, the venue will operate as a deli serving Irish staples such as breakfast rolls, chicken fillet rolls, home-made soda bread, and fresh milk. In the evenings, it will transform into a traditional neighbourhood pub featuring Irish food, drink, and live music.
Determined to create an authentic atmosphere rather than relying on generic decorations, Cian is calling on Kerry locals, businesses, and sports clubs to send over items with a real story behind them.
“Being from Kilcummin, there’ll naturally be plenty of Kerry influence around the place. One thing that’s particularly important to me is that the pub doesn’t end up filled with generic, newly made ‘Irish pub’ decorations. I’d much rather fill the walls gradually with genuine pieces from home that have a bit of history and a story behind them. If any local pubs, clubs, businesses or readers had an old sign, photograph, jersey, bar piece or other bit of Kerry memorabilia gathering dust that they thought deserved a new home on the other side of the world, I’d absolutely love to hear from them.”
If you can help email: thesnugirishbar@gmail.com
The fifth annual Pedal for Grace community fundraiser will take place in Firies on Saturday, September 5, with organisers aiming to push total funds raised past the €90,000 milestone.
Held in honour of local girl Grace O’Sullivan, who lives with Stargardt disease, the event brings together cyclists, walkers, and supporters from across the local community to raise vital funds for Vision Ireland. Over the past four years, the initiative has raised almost €90,000 for the national sight loss charity.
This year’s event offers options for all fitness levels, including a 60km route, shorter spins, and a walking course, with tandem options also available. Following the physical challenges, the day will feature a community barbecue, family fun activities, a raffle, and an evening of music and entertainment.
Grace was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a genetic eye condition that affects central vision and causes progressive sight loss. The annual event was established by her family to raise awareness and support Vision Ireland’s work, which provides practical and emotional support, rehabilitation services, and assistive technology to help people living with visual impairments maintain independence.
Members of the public are invited to register in advance or support the event in Firies on the day. Full details and registration information are available on the Vision Ireland website.
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