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Plans to bring ‘Boris Bikes’ to Killarney

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By Sean Moriarty

A bicycle rental scheme similar to the one in operation in Dublin could be one of the solutions to the town’s persistent traffic congestion problems.

The Dublin scheme is based on the London project which was launched by then London Mayor Boris Johnson 12 years ago with modes of transport known as ‘Boris Bikes’ to this day.

London’s first large-scale public bike hire scheme was greeted with a largely positive response from the public in July 2010.

The scheme, which followed similar projects in other countries including France and Spain, aimed to ease congestion on London’s commuter network through 400 bicycle “docking stations” placed all over the city.

The same plan could be come to Killarney after Cllr John O’Donoghue called for such a move at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

He asked: “That the Council would liaise with existing bicycle rental operators within the town to see the feasibility of starting a rental bike scheme in Killarney similar to the City Bike Scheme in Dublin”.

A council official said: “Provision of additional infrastructure in the town is subject to market demand. However, it is important to be cognisant of the potential for any displacement of existing enterprises providing these services."

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Charity drama and music night at The Fáilte

The West End Players are set to take over The Fáilte Hotel on College Street next Thursday, (January 22), for a night of local theatre and live music in aid […]

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The West End Players are set to take over The Fáilte Hotel on College Street next Thursday, (January 22), for a night of local theatre and live music in aid of Palliative Care.

The evening kicks off at 8:00pm with a double bill of one-act plays.
Audiences will first see ‘The Flesh Game’, a piece written by Rae Shirley, followed by ‘The Fag’, written by local thespian Brian Bowler.
Once the dramas concludes, the entertainment will continue with live music from popular local duo Bugzee & Eddie starting at 9:30pm.
The event is free to attend and no advance booking is required.
The Fáilte Hotel will be providing food on the night and hosting a raffle with various prizes. While there is no cover charge, all voluntary contributions and proceeds from the raffle will go directly to support Palliative Care services.

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KCC celebrates Junior Cert students

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On Wednesday the Killarney Community College celebrated the achievements of their Junior Cycle students as they received their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA).  

This important milestone recognises the dedication, effort, and learning journey of each student throughout the three years of Junior Cycle.

The JCPA highlights not only academic success but also the development of key skills and participation in a broad range of learning experiences.

The presentation is a moment of pride for students, parents, and teachers alike. Stella Loughnane, Principal said: “We commend each student for their hard work and enthusiasm for learning. This achievement is a testament to the support of families and the dedication of our teaching staff.  At Killarney Community College, we strive to nurture every student’s potential and celebrate their individual strengths.”.

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