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National Learning Network Kerry nominated for European Award

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The work of the students and staff on the 'Sporting Chance' course at National Learning Network Kerry has been recognised internationally this week with the news that the programme has been nominated for a European Diversity Award.

The programme has been nominated under the Social Mobility initiative and recognises the work carried out in the area of inclusive sport, physical activity and exercise. The 'Sporting Chance' programme has been nominated for the European Diversity Award alongside many of Europe and the world's biggest companies including the BBC, Spotify, Vodafone, the Lego Group and the Premier League. This is not the first time the 'Sporting Chance' course has been recognised having won the Nutramino Health and Fitness Award for Inclusion in 2018.

The 'Sporting Chance', course which is funded by Kerry ETB, provides training and qualifications in the area of sport, fitness and physical a

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As part of their course, students are supported in organising a number of sport and physical activity programmes for children and adults of all abilities in the local community.

Among these are an athletics coaching programme with children from Nano Nagle School in Listowel; a swimming programme with children from the Autism unit in Killahan National School; an Easter activities camp with teenagers from Kerry Intervention Disability Services; activity sessions with adults from Rehabcare in Blennerville, and providing personal training and fitness classes for students from other courses within National Learning Network. The group have also organised sports days for primary schools in Killarney and Limerick.

Students have progressed to a variety of jobs in the fitness, health, sport and leisure industries and obtain qualifications in areas such as Fitness Instruction, Pool Lifeguard, Swim Teaching and Sports Coaching. The course is open for applications throughout the year.

For further information or to apply, please contact 066 7122533, tralee@nln.ie, www.nln.ie or NLNTralee Facebook. The winners of the European Diversity Awards will be announced at a ceremony in London in the coming weeks. Further information on the awards can be found at www.europeandiversityawards.com/shortlist-2021.

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Maggie’s Montessori supports National Pyjama Day

The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day. The local event […]

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The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day.

The local event was held in support of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, and Early Childhood Ireland’s Eco-Emotions project.
The theme for the day was “children helping children and having fun,” with the Killarney toddlers joining over 65,000 children nationwide in the massive fundraising drive. Since its inception in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised more than €4.5 million to support developmental and wellbeing projects for young people across the country.
Funds raised during the day at Maggie’s will go directly toward LauraLynn’s Family Support Services. These services provide essential emotional, therapeutic, and practical care for children with palliative and complex needs, as well as their families.
Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, noted that the day is a celebration of kindness and community. This sentiment was echoed by LauraLynn CEO Kerry McLaverty, who stated that the spirit of children helping their peers aligns perfectly with the mission of the hospice.

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Incredible value at Paco warehouse clearance

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Paco Clothing is to open a second shop at the Killarney Outlet Centre for March and April – and the fantastic news for customers is that there will be some astonishing bargains to be availed of.



Paco will have a massive warehouse stock clearance in the temporary shop with ladies and men’s fashion tops, trousers, fleeces, jackets and so much more clearing from as little as €9.99.

They will also be selling stylish and popular Regatta outdoor tops at 70% off the recommended retail price.

The temporary pop-up store opens this Thursday, March 5th, at 10.00am and it will remain open until the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Paco has established a great reputation for being a one-stop-shop for really classy fashion with some of the major brands in stock to ensure customers can avail of great quality as well as great prices.

Now is the ideal time to stock up your wardrobe for spring and summer and the team at Paco can advise you on the best options to ensure you look and feel your best in the weeks and months ahead.

True style is about choosing what you love and you’re sure to find that at Paco and, better still, there are massive discounts to be availed of.

Hugely popular brands stocked include Paco, Paco Active, Just Elegance, Regatta, Mudflower and Paco Man and the prices really will have to be seen to be believed

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