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Range of local activities for European Week of Sport

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SPORT’S WEEK: Pictured at the launch of European Week of Sport 2020 which runs from September 23 to 30 are the organising team from Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership; Askea Calnan, Patrice Diggin, Jimmy Deenihan (Chairperson), and Gearóid O'Doherty. Photo: Pauline Dennigan

By Michelle Crean

 

 

Get out and get active to embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle as part of European Week of Sport 2020 this week.

Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership (KRSP) is calling on the young and old, to get out and BeActive with a mixture of events available locally to cater to the needs of every member of the community – even from the comfort of your front room - from tomorrow (Wednesday September 23) to next Wednesday (September 30).

Sport Ireland, the national coordinating body for European Week of Sport in Ireland hope that this year’s event will inspire even more people than previous years and has funded multiple local events run by the Network of Local Sports Partnerships.

Kerry’s programme includes kayaking, orienteering and walking related events as a means of exploring the wonders county Kerry has to offer.

A European Commission led initiative; European Week of Sport aims to increase the level of participation in sport and physical activity in the EU. European Week of Sport aims to tackle the inactivity crisis and reduce obesity levels by encouraging Europeans to embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle.

“The KRSP team have designed and developed unique and interesting taster sessions to cater for all in society," Chairperson of the Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership Jimmy Deenihan said.

"There will be a kayaking event for women, separate orienteering events for men and people with disabilities, and finally, walks catering for families with children aged six to 12 years and 12 years plus."

KRSP undertakes a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in the local community. Working with trusted professionals and valued volunteers, Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership engages communities across the county to deliver inclusive, impactful and sustainable opportunities tailored to local needs, getting Kerry more physically active, involved in sport and improving the mental and physical health of the nation.

For more information on what events KRSP are running in your area and how to get involved visit KRSP social media platforms, Facebook, Instragram and Twitter.

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Dunloe Hotel bids fond farewell to retiring Head Chef

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It marks the end of an era for The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens as the team bid a fond farewell to their Executive Head Chef Jupp Osterloh who has recently retired.

Mr Osterloh worked in his role for nearly 31 years.

Colleagues gathered at the Grill Restaurant to celebrate his remarkable career and his culinary legacy.

The hotel thanked him for his “unwavering passion, leadership, and for making The Dunloe Hotel a place of culinary magic.”

The five-star-hotel paid tribute to his legacy which they said “will live on in every corner of the hotel’s kitchens and in the memories of all who had the privilege to work with him.”

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Regatta Queen crowned at annual dance

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The annual Killarney Regatta Dance took place on September 25 as rowers, families and supporters came together to celebrate their successful year.

The racing was cancelled in September due to bad weather.

The Killarney Regatta is one of Ireland’s oldest rowing events, having first begun in 1788.

The dance took place at the Killarney Oaks Hotel where there was a lot of excitement and fun. Six rowing clubs, Fossa, Workman’s, St Brendan’s, Commercials, Flesk Valley, and Muckross, came together to celebrate the community and its shared history.

Amelia Counihan was crowned as the Regatta Queen.

The Queen represents the spirit pride and grace of the rowing community and has been a tradition in the club for generations.

Workman’s Rowing Club congratulated Amelia and described her as a woman who embodies everything that their tradition stands for.

The club said: “Queen is more than a title — it is a celebration of history, community, and the spirit of Killarney rowing.”

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