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PHOTOS Rain could not dampen Ring of Kerry cycle spirits

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Organisers of the annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle have paid tribute to everyone who made last Saturday’s event the success it was.

Denny Murphy with a young cycling enthusiast. Photo: Conor Healy

High Fives all around as one young lady congraulates partcipants at the finish line. Photo: Conor Healy

Ivan Tagney (right) and friends at the finish line of the Ring of Kerry Cycle. Photo: Conor Healy

Jubilation for one cyclist at Saturday's Cycle. Photo: Conor Healy

Local man Enda Walshe gives the thumbs up to his father Cathal. Photo: Conor Healy

Participants enjoying some well needed recovery after the race thanks to Reboot Recovery and Kieran Slattery of Body Balance NMT. Photo: Conor Healy

They came they saw they got the medal! Photo: Conor Healy

Photos by Conor Healy 

Back after a two-year break, even the inclement weather could not dampen the sprits of the 1000s of cyclists who took part.

The event could not run without volunteers and event PRO Cathal Walshe thanked them for their efforts.

“A big thank you to all our brave, generous cyclists who undertook the Ring in challenging conditions with a strong headwind and frequent showers,” he said.

“Our brilliant Volunteers kept them safe and well fed on the road and in Cahirciveen, Kenmare and Killarney Food Stations.

“So many volunteers worked from dawn to dusk on the day completing 1000’s of tasks from directing traffic, to filling water bottles to cleaning toilets.

“The pre-event planning, dedication, commitment, effort and enthusiasm shown by all our Board, Committee, on-the-day organisers, volunteers, sponsors, well-wishers and of course cyclists is immeasurable.

Organisers have already announced the date for next year’s event.

It will take place on July 1, 2023.

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Chamber’s emphasis on cyber security

  Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to taketo ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted […]

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Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to take
to ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted a very informative breakfast
briefing in the International Hotel at which they keynote speakers were cyber security
experts Mike Dennehy and Ger McAuliffe from progressive local company Tricel.
The opening question at the event was how will a business operate tomorrow if it
loses access to its data today?
Mike and Ger recommended that all employers to include IT training as part of the
induction programme for new entrants, organise monthly awareness training for all
employees and to conduct monthly spot-checks to ensure everything is going
according to plan.
It was essential, they pointed out not to give the same level of access to all
employees to reduce risk and to devise a disaster recovery plan in case it is needed.
Companies have also been advised not to allow the public to use their private wi-fi
network and, instead, to set up a public or guest network.
Chamber thanked the experts from Tricel for their engaging talk which certainly put
the spotlight very firmly on the need to enhance cyber security measures.

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Win tickets for Killarney for Palestine sold-out INEC show

Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC […]

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Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC on December 19.

The event, which features Amble, Beoga and Clare Sands, has already reached full capacity, but the group is offering two tickets along with a €250 Gleneagle Hotel Group voucher, which can also be used at the Brehon.
To enter, supporters are asked to make a minimum €5 donation to the group’s Chuffed campaign, which is raising funds for urgent medical support for a displaced family in Gaza.

The link to the campaign is:

http://chuffed.org/project/154575-urgent-medical-relief-for-mohammad-basyouni-his-kids

After donating, entrants must email proof of donation to:
killarneyforpalestine@yahoo.com
The competition runs on the group’s Instagram page @killarneyforpalestine, where full instructions are listed. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on November 29.
Killarney for Palestine says all proceeds from the INEC event will support Aclaí Palestine, a community gym based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

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