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New local initiative to help pregnant mums

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Killarney 'Bump room classes' have been started up by Bridie Kennelly (CORU Registered Physiotherapist and Dietitian.

The Bump Room aims to reassure, motivate and support mums to be to stay fit, strong and confident to exercise in pregnancy. The educational components of the classes are designed to support women during their pregnancy and throughout the postnatal period.

Bridie graduated with a BSc Hons in physiotherapy from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2014. Her passion for women's health began in 2018 when she worked as a physiotherapist in Cork University Maternity Hospital.

In 2022 she completed a MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from UCC - graduating with a 1st class honours and the UCC award for clinical excellence.

Using her knowledge in physiotherapy and dietetics, Bridie hopes to continue to pursue her passion in women's health and empower women through exercise and nutrition.

Classes are taking place in Killarney on Tuesday evenings at the KDYS.
For further information and to book classes please visit https://thebumproom.ie

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O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition announced for library

A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run […]

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A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week.

The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run from December 16, to January 17, , coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Killarney priest’s ordination on December 20, 1925.
The display will feature a collection of photographs, artefacts and documents previously exhibited in Killarney, along with several newly sourced historic items.
Organisers say the exhibition will appeal to visitors of all ages, particularly students, as it outlines the life and humanitarian work of the famed cleric, who saved thousands of lives in Rome during World War II.
The exhibition will be formally opened by the Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady.

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Woodlawn residents unite to launch Memory Tree

Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away. The event brought together three generations of […]

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Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

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