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Seriously injured cyclist to return home to Waterville

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By Sean Moriarty

The Waterville man who was seriously injured in a cycling accident in France last summer, and who has spent the last six months in a London hospital, is finally coming home.

Mike Curran, a former Kerry minor, suffered brain bleeds, broken ribs and other life threatening injuries when he was struck by car in northern France last July. He and his girlfriend Sara O’Shea from Keel were on their last leg of an epic world cycle tour that began in China two years prior.

Mike has spent the last six months in the Wellington Hospital in St John’s Wood in north London but is expected to arrive home this week.

One of his best friends since childhood, London-based Patrick Foley assisted with organising a fundraiser in Kilburn last month called ‘Bring Mike Home’.

"The progress Mike has made since the awful accident is remarkable and is a testament to his character,” Patrick said. “We received the news that he is heading back to Ireland for the next leg of his progress which is fantastic. He has received enormous support from the people of Kerry and all over the world and is extremely overwhelmed and grateful for this, but I would stress there is still a long road ahead of him.”

Those that wish to continue to support him can do so via his donation page https://uk.gofundme.com/tddwfd-bring-mike-home

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Road from Lissivigeen to Barraduff to close until 9am tomorrow

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The road from Lissivigeen roundabout to Barraduff will be closed from 3pm today until 9am tomorrow morning.

Presently, a single-lane traffic system is in operation on the N72 road west of Barraduff village, this will remain in place until the full road closure begins this afternoon.

The road was initally closed this morning due to a crane going off the road.

After the road reopens tomorrow, traffic will continue to operate under a single-lane traffic system for several days to facilitate the recovery option.

Motorists are advised to observe the traffic management in place in the area.

This is a notice from Kerry County Council.

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone benefit from Ballybunion golf f0undraiser

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic. At a presentation on […]

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic.

At a presentation on October 5, Mags O’Sullivan presented a cheque for €5,000 to KFMN at Ballybunion Golf Club.
The donation was made in memory of her late friend Angela Fahy, a former Lady Captain and President of the club, who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease.
Pat Kelleher and Christy Lehane accepted the cheque on behalf of KFMN and thanked Mags, Lady President Aideen O’Leary, and the organising committee for their generosity and hospitality.
He said the donation will provide vital support for the charity’s ongoing work assisting those living with Motor Neurone Disease in Kerry.
“Fundraising is becoming increasingly difficult, so this contribution makes a real difference,” he said.

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