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National bowls finals roll into town

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THE Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition Finals will roll into the INEC in Killarney today. With nearly 70 teams taking part from all around the country – from the Loughrea Lakers to the Beaufort Hobbits – hundreds of competitive spirits ranging from the age of 50 to 95 converged on the southwest for the occasion.

Now in its eighth year, the competition offers older people a chance to remain involved in competitive sport; something that’s absolutely vital in older age, as it reduces the risk of dementia and heart disease. Peter Kavanagh, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Active Retirement Ireland, said described the bowlers as “an inspiration”. .

He adds that bowls is a sport that people of all ages can participate in. "It really suits our members who want some enjoyable light exercise. Our national tournament is now in its eighth year, and over that time it’s encouraged more and more people to remain active and sociable during their retirement years.
“These bowlers are an inspiration to people not just of retirement age, but of all ages. They’re contributing to their own health and wellbeing, staying active and healthy through physical and mental activities – this is not only a great social event; it's also a fantastic sporting occasion for people of all ages."
 


 
Above: The Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition Finals will roll into the INEC today.
Pic: Domnick Walsh

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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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+.

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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 […]

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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

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