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Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light scheduled for early Saturday morning

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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

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.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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