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Rising cycling star selected for Belgium Project

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BELGIUM BOUND: Sam Bolger will race in Belgium later this year.

By Sean Moriarty

Killarney cyclist Sam Bolger (18) has been selected as one of four riders for the Belgian Project – one of the most prestigious stepping stones for Irish riders with ambitions to turn professional.

Northern Ireland-based Belgian Danny Blondell is the man behind the project.

For the last 15 years Blondell selects between four and six Irish riders and sends them to Belgium where they stay with local families and contest pro and semi-pro races.

As a race commentator Blondell is well placed to decide who is deserving of inclusion in the project.

Over the first six months of the year he makes decisions while attending early season races.

Those lucky enough to get selected go to live and race in Belgium for the second six months of the year.

Bolger, from Lewis Road, was selected after winning the junior race in the Cycling Ireland National Road Series in Mayo in March and the Orwell Stage Race in County Wicklow in June.

“He is delighted, it is a very big deal,” his father Paul told the Killarney Advertiser.

“He has had a very good year and the wins in Mayo and Wicklow secured the Belgium Project.”

Bolger will head to Belgium in late July and after to the Junior Tour of Ireland which takes place in County Clare between July 12 and 17.

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Killarney Regatta Festival postponed due to adverse weather

IMPORTANT UPDATE Killarney Regatta Festival is now postponed due to adverse weather conditions this Sunday September 14. The following Sunday September 21 at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has now […]

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

Killarney Regatta Festival is now postponed due to adverse weather conditions this Sunday September 14.
The following Sunday September 21 at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has now been finalised and confirmed.

The Forecast is expected to bring: rain,southerly winds,S/W and S/E: both will bring heavy winds and rain straight to the shores of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, predicted at 34-37kms/hr.

Chairman Paddy Cronin and Safety Officer Richard Leane, called the postponement on Wednesday.

In a statement Paddy Cronin said: “it is with an abundance of caution and safety that we had to make this hard decision to postpone Sunday’s event. It is paramount that our rowing crews, trainers, visitors and volunteers are kept safe. Killarney Festival Regatta is now postponed to Sunday September 21. We wish to thank Killarney Golf and Fishing Club for their understanding and allowing us to use the unique venue the following Sunday.
We wish to thank Cllr Martin Grady, all the volunteers and suppliers for their cooperation, we appreciate all your help with keeping alive this unique Killarney traditional regatta.”

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Last push for ‘Models in Recovery’ Fashion Show tickets

Tickets are selling fast for the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s ‘Models in Recovery’ Fashion Show, which takes place on Wednesday, September 10, at the Gleneagle Arena. With just days to go, […]

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Tickets are selling fast for the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s ‘Models in Recovery’ Fashion Show, which takes place on Wednesday, September 10, at the Gleneagle Arena.

With just days to go, event organisers are urging people to buy their tickets now to avoid disappointment.
The show will feature eighteen cancer survivors from the local community, all of whom have completed their treatment. They will take to the catwalk to share their stories and raise money for the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s Palliative Care unit.
TV personality Noel Cunningham will host the night. Music will be provided by Liam O’Connor and his family. The evening begins with a wine reception at 7:30 pm, followed by the show at 8 pm.
In addition to the fashion show, there will be door prizes and raffle prizes on the night. Tickets cost €20 and can be bought from Pat Doolan (085-1543514), the INEC Booking Office (064-6671555), Killarney Credit Union, and participating shops.

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