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Pedal in the Park Returns!
Pedal in the Park returns to Killarney in association with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle
Wednesday 13th June 2018: Coinciding with National Bike Week (9-15 June), the 35th Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle have collaborated with the Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership and the Killarney Cycling Club to bring the kids of Killarney their very own Ring of Kerry Cycle, for Pedal in the Park on Friday 6th July in Killarney National Park. This family cycle will give young children the chance to complete their own cycling challenge alongside their families. Taking place ahead of the most well-known cycle in Ireland – The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle (July 7th), the aim of this event is to give everyone in the family the opportunity to cycle together and take advantage of the county’s fantastic amenities.
Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership have organised for Pedal in the Park Killarney to take place in Killarney National Park the evening before the 35th Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, on July 6th at 7:00pm. The starting point is at Deenagh Lodge opposite the cathedral. The route will be cycled within the Park, with a choice of two distances – 5k for 5 to 8-year olds and 10k for 9 to 14-year olds. All Pedal in the Park events are free and online registration is now open on Kerry recreation and sports partnership website - www.kerryrecreationandsports.ie
Cathal, PRO of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle said that “The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is a recreational and non-competitive event which is built on a sense of community and ensuring that everyone involved enjoys themselves and has fun. With that in mind, joining up with Pedal in the Park to bring a mini version of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle for the whole family to experience and enjoy together, is a great way to include the whole family to share in a love of cycling.”
Córa Carrigg, Co-Ordinator of Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership said that ‘Pedal in the Park are delighted to collaborate with the Ireland’s Largest one day cycling event in organising this special family event in Killarney, which will give both young children and adults the opportunity to jointly participate in physical activity and most importantly to have fun and enjoy themselves.”
All information for the above event – including times, suggested age ranges and registration – is available on the KRSP website, www.kerryrecreationandsports.ie.
For more information on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle visit www.ringofkerrycycle.ie
Event Details
Killarney
Date: Friday 6th July,
Time: 7:00pm (Arrival 6.15am Onwards)
Meeting Point: Killarney National Park
Free Online Registration: www.kerryrecreationandsports.ie
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Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre launch Ageless roadshow
Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is putting on a series of meetings and talks to offer older members of the community a chance to meet people from organisations […]

Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is putting on a series of meetings and talks to offer older members of the community a chance to meet people from organisations that will enhance their lives.
The first talk will take place on October 3 at the Ballyspillane Community Resource Centre and will continue thereafter on a regular basis.
Thomas Doyle from SpecSavers will give the first talk and other groups like the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Alone, Family Carers Ireland, the Health and Safety Executive, Heartbeat Killarney, Be Active Be Well and the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland will join at future dates.
“We felt there was a need to bring all the organisations that can give older people the opportunity to come and meet organisations to offer support, services and activities that align with the life they wish to live,” said Sophie Haighway of the Ballyspillane Community Resource.
“The Ageless road show is a combination of organisations to help older people in the community. The groups that have committed to attend are the on alternative months. There will a guest speaker each month,”
The roadshow will be held in Ballyspillane CFRC the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30 pm-2 pm.
Further details from Sophie on 085 7723723.
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Climb Carrauntoohil three times in one day
A Tipperary woman is going to attempt to climb Carrauntoohil three times in one day to raise money for a sick child. Nikita Conlon from Roscrea is a personal trainer […]
A Tipperary woman is going to attempt to climb Carrauntoohil three times in one day to raise money for a sick child.
Nikita Conlon from Roscrea is a personal trainer and care assistant who has been working in health care for 18 years.
While working at the Milford Care Centre she met the family of Noah Quish. The six-year-old from Monaleen, Limerick was born with serious health issues ranging from a heart defect, severe laryngomalacia, severe sleep apnoea, scoliosis and chromosome deletion.
‘I worked in the Milford Care Centre for five years where I met Una Quish, Noah’s mam, so I felt the need to do something to help his family. I decided to set up this fundraiser.
“I plan to set off at midnight on Friday October 6, and hope to finish at 5 pm on Saturday.
“I have previously Climbed Kilimanjaro in February 2023 and raised over €6000 for the Dean Maxwell Nursing Home in Roscrea,” she said.
“My whole life I have felt the need to help others and now it’s time to help Noah and I need the support to help him.
“This challenge is not going to be easy but I am going to give it my all.
“I have experienced hikers coming along on the day.’
Her plan is to leave Cronin’s Yard at midnight and to return to the starting point at 4.30 am. She will restart at 5 am from the bottom of the Devil’s Ladder. By 10 am on Saturday she hopes to have started her third and final lap.
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