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National Park children’s photographic competition

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Killarney National Park has launched a photographic competition for children aged between 9 and 13.

The judges will select a winner and two runners up and each will receive a National Parks and Wildlife hoodie as well as having their entry reproduced as a canvas photo.

The person who takes the winning photo will receive an A4 notebook and the two runners up will receive an A5 notebook crafted by the team at Muckross Bookbindery and Paper Conservation Workshop.

“The title for the photographic competition is ‘Our History, Our Future’. The theme is tied in to Heritage Week 2022 which is all about the sustainability of built and natural heritage; Killarney National Park has an abundance of both and we want to see your interpretation of our beautiful landscape,” said Rachel Kavanagh who is managing the competition.

“In addition to the photograph, we want to know why you’ve chosen the subject for the image. In no more than 250 words, tell us what the image means to you, what do you see when you look at it and what do you know about the subject of your image.”
The competition is open to young people aged 9 to 13 (inclusive) and the photograph must be taken within the boundaries of the Killarney National Park.

The deadline for submission is 4:30pm August 5 2022. The address for entries is: FAO: Rachel Kavanagh, Killarney House and Gardens Killarney National Park Photographic Competition Muckross Road, Killarney V93 HE3C

Or via the website:https://www.killarneynationalpark.ie/killarney-national-park-photography-competition/

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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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