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Registration now open for annual Ring of Kerry Cycle

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CYCLE: Representatives of this year's main charities at the launch of The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2019, at Muckross Gardens, Killarney. Back row from left: Evelyn Goggin (Cœnamh Iveragh), Marisa Reidy (Recovery Haven), MichŽeal O Muircheartaigh (Sports Commentator and Kerry Parents & Friends), Sean Heaphy (Aras Mhuire Nursing Home). Front row: Eoghan O'Sullivan (Breakthrough Cancer Research) and Vera O'Leary (Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre). Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

 

Ireland’s largest single day charity fundraising event is back - the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle - and registration is now open.

This year’s theme is #ExperienceTheFeeling and cyclists will be raising funds for six carefully selected charities in Ireland.

And to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the 175kmcycle, places are limited to 8,000.

Every year, the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle opens an application process for several charities to apply and become a beneficiary charity for the event.

The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is delighted to welcome some familiar faces and some new faces this year, all of whom will hugely benefit from the donations raised for new equipment to help patients, funding for staff and building extensions for special facilities etc.

Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Cúnamh Iveragh, Breakthrough Cancer Research, Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, Recovery Haven – Cancer Support House and St Mary’s of Angels.

There are also an additional five charities who will be allocated funds from the registration proceeds; Camphill Community Dingle, Brú Columbanus, Cork, Ard Curam (Day Care Centre), Southwest Counselling Centre and the National Rehabilitation Centre Dublin.

 “I am delighted to be working with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this year,” Bridget McGuire, Chairperson for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, said.

“For the past 36 years, it has been a significant charity fundraising event and I know it holds a special place in the hearts of Kerry people. After raising over €1 million last year, our goal for 2019 is to continue to raise as much money as possible for our six new charities. We’re encouraging everyone to experience and participate in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in some way - whether it’s participating in the cycle, volunteering, working with the charities involved or supporting the event on the day.”

The registration fee for 2019 is €100 plus a 3.5 percent service fee. Cyclists can choose to fundraise for their selected charity through the online fundraising platform, Everyday Hero, or sponsorship cards. The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle official merchandise includes a jersey or neck buff, both of which can be pre-ordered online.

For more information and to register visit, www.ringofkerrycycle.ie.

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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